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AASHTO re:source Q & A PodcastFrom Volunteers to Leaders: Building a Supportive Committee EnvironmentWhat's the secret to engaging volunteers and fostering a supportive, inclusive committee environment? Find out as we welcome Matt Linneman, Chief Engineer for North Dakota DOT and Chair of the Committee on Materials and Pavements (COMP), along with AASHTO liaison Casey Soneira. We discuss effective volunteer engagement, from creating psychological safety to micro-engagements that encourage wider participation. They share thoughts on succession planning, the balance between industry and academic leadership roles, and future committee initiatives, including shifts in meeting formats to boost peer exchanges and best practice sharing. This conversation underscores the importance of stakeholder involvement and the challenges o...2024-10-0848 minAASHTO re:source Q & A PodcastUpdates to the 42nd Edition of AASHTO Materials StandardsWe talk to Casey Soneira, Program Manager for Engineering with AASHTO, about the updates to the 42nd Edition of AASHTO Materials Standards, including the new M 339: the Standard Specification for Thermometers Used in the Testing of Construction Materials. Related Information:materials.transportation.orgstore.transportation.orgS1 E22: AASHTO Committee on Materials and Pavements (COMP)S2 E21: FAQ - Can my lab be accredited for tests that require mercury thermometers?S2 E8: Listen to this before you buy your next digital thermometer.AASHTO Accreditation Policy and Guidance on Thermometer Selection and RecordsGetting Rid of Mercury: A New Frontier f...2022-07-1935 minAASHTO re:source Q & A PodcastAASHTO Committee on Materials and Pavements (COMP)In this episode, we will learn more about the AASHTO Committee on Materials and Pavements (COMP) and its standards development process with COMP’s Program Manager, Casey Soneira.Related Information:https://transportation.org/materials/The Birth of a Standard – Part I: Who Are AASHTO and ASTM?The Birth of a Standard – Part II: The Harmonization EffortRaising Your StandardsSend us a textHave questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? Email podcast@aashtoresource.org. Related information on this and other episodes can be found at aashtoresource.org. 2020-12-1537 min