Shows
Geo-Institute Director’s CutS07 E08 - Seth Scheilz (Braun Intertec)On Director's Cut, Geo-Institute Director Brad Keelor interviews G-I members about anything and everything. You might hear about their favorite geotechnical project, their favorite music, or their favorite pie. In Episode 8 of Season 7, our guest is Seth Scheilz of Braun Intertec and the G-I Local Involvement Committee!
SHOW NOTES:
- Again, ASCE student membership is FREE. https://www.asce.org/career-growth/students
- Never had the Chick-Fil-A peach milkshake? You're missing out. https://www.brandeating.com/2024/07/review-chick-fil-peach-milkshake.html
- A National Park Service page on glacial till soils and some NPS...
2026-02-2542 minGeo-Institute Director’s CutS07 E06 - Kayla Nelson (Schnabel Engineering)On Director's Cut, Geo-Institute Director Brad Keelor interviews G-I members about anything and everything. You might hear about their favorite geotechnical project, their favorite music, or their favorite pie. In Episode 6 of Season 7, our guest is Kayla Nelson of Schnabel Engineering, a 2025 ASCE New Face of Civil Engineering and a member of the G-I program committee for ASCE2027!
SHOW NOTES:
- Here's the Schnabel Engineering page on the Cooper Lake project Kayla talks about: https://www.schnabel-eng.com/projects/cooper-lake-dam-and-west-dike-rehabilitation/
- A short article on Alternative Spring Break at Widener: https://www.widener.e...
2026-02-1134 minGeo-Institute Director’s CutS07 E05 - Erol Tutumluer (University of Illinois)On Director's Cut, Geo-Institute Director Brad Keelor interviews G-I members about anything and everything. You might hear about their favorite geotechnical project, their favorite music, or their favorite pie. In Episode 5 of Season 7, our guest is Erol Tutumluer of the University of Illinois, the 2021 Monismith Lecturer and a 2025 ASCE Distinguished Member!
SHOW NOTES:
- Check out this video showing the same rail journey Erol took to Tibet! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJPsKB5qDsE
- The Olympia Restaurant skit, based on the Billy Goat, from SNL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
2026-02-0442 minGeo-Institute Director’s CutS05 E10 - Susan Chang (City of Seattle)On Director's Cut, Geo-Institute Director Brad Keelor interviews G-I members about anything and everything. You might hear about their favorite geotechnical project, their favorite music, or their favorite pie. In Episode 10 of Season 5, our guest is Susan Chang of the City of Seattle and the Geo-Congress 2024 program committee!
SHOW NOTES:
- A partial list of bands with multiple keyboard players: https://www.harmonycentral.com/forums/topic/146555-bands-with-multiple-keyboard-players/
- The 2018 Seattle Building Code contains the provisions Susan mentioned: https://up.codes/viewer/seattle/ibc-2018
- Susan is the fifth (I think) Director's...
2026-01-3030 minGeo-Institute Director’s CutS07 E03 - Gwen Sollenberger (Bunnell-Lammons Engineering)On Director's Cut, Geo-Institute Director Brad Keelor interviews G-I members about anything and everything. You might hear about their favorite geotechnical project, their favorite music, or their favorite pie. In Episode 2 of Season 7, our guest is Gwen Sollenberger of Bunnell-Lammons Engineering and the 2025-26 ASCE South Carolina Section President!
SHOW NOTES:
- Some info on the Greenville sewer tunnel project: https://www.blecorp.com/project/1-2-mile-downtown-conveyance-tunnel
- Here's a great primer on South Carolina geology: https://www.scdot.org/content/dam/scdot-legacy/business/pdf/geotech/2022-by-chapter/Chapter11-%20SCGeologyandSeismicity-02082022.pdf
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2026-01-2138 minGeo-Institute Director’s CutS05 E13 - Carlos Santamarina (Georgia Tech)On Director's Cut, Geo-Institute Director Brad Keelor interviews G-I members about anything and everything. You might hear about their favorite geotechnical project, their favorite music, or their favorite pie. In Episode 13 of Season 5, our guest is Carlos Santamaria of Georgia Tech, the 2014 Terzaghi Lecturer!
SHOW NOTES:
- First up, here's Wayne Clough's Geo-Legends episode, the namesake of Carlos' professorship! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yorOLEKRsYE
- Here's some info about the ASCE Legislative Fly-In if you want to get involved! https://www.asce.org/advocacy/legislative-fly-in
- More great ways...
2026-01-0534 minGeo-Institute Director’s CutS05 E17 - Trevor Carey (University of Toronto)On Director's Cut, Geo-Institute Director Brad Keelor interviews G-I members about anything and everything. You might hear about their favorite geotechnical project, their favorite music, or their favorite pie. In Episode 17 of Season 5, our guest is Trevor Carey of the University of British Columbia!
SHOW NOTES:
- Learn more about Spotify Wrapped: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotify_Wrapped
- There is SO MUCH INFO about the Cascadia Subduction Zone. Here's some USGS work on the topic: https://www.usgs.gov/special-topics/subduction-zone-science/science/cascadia
- And the 1700 earthquake info: https...
2025-11-2442 minGeo-Institute Director’s CutS06 E41 - Taylor Laramore and Emily Parks (Texas State University)On Director's Cut, Geo-Institute Director Brad Keelor interviews G-I members about anything and everything. You might hear about their favorite geotechnical project, their favorite music, or their favorite pie. In Episode 41 of Season 6, our guests are Taylor Laramore and Emily Parks of Texas State University!
SHOW NOTES:
- More information on the CREATE University Transportation Research Center (UTC) here: https://create.engineering.txst.edu/
- The Texas State ASCE Chapter is at https://www.asce.org/communities/find-a-group/regions/region-6/tx-texas-section/texas-state-university AND there's a link to their Instagram account!
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2025-11-1234 minGeo-Institute Director’s CutS05 E18 - Morgan Berger (American Geotechnical and Environmental Services Inc)On Director's Cut, Geo-Institute Director Brad Keelor interviews G-I members about anything and everything. You might hear about their favorite geotechnical project, their favorite music, or their favorite pie. In Episode 18 of Season 5, our guest is Morgan Berger of American Geotechnical and Environmental Services and the National Capital G-I chapter!
SHOW NOTES:
- A fascinating story about the levee system in Lock Haven, PA: https://whyy.org/articles/how-to-balance-flood-protection-and-riverfront-fun-on-a-budget/
- One of the best places to get info on the National Capital Chapter is their LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asce-geo-institute-national-capital-chapter/
2025-11-1037 min
The Civil Engineering PodcastHow Civil Engineering Leadership Is Shaping the Future – Ep 300In this episode, I talk with Dr. Feniosky Peña-Mora, Sc.D., P.E., F.ASCE, ASCE President and National Dean, School of Engineering and Sciences at Tecnológico de Monterrey, about civil engineering leadership and its future impact. We discuss how his upbringing in the Dominican Republic shaped his approach to leadership, the evolving demands of civil engineering education, […]
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2025-11-0535 minGeo-Institute Director’s CutS06 E39 - Jim Hambleton (University of Cambridge) - Halloween Special!On Director's Cut, Geo-Institute Director Brad Keelor interviews G-I members about anything and everything. You might hear about their favorite geotechnical project, their favorite music, or their favorite pie. In Episode 39 of Season 6, our guest is Jim Hambleton of the University of Cambridge!
SHOW NOTES:
- First off, get to know JRR Tolkien, the author of The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._R._R._Tolkien
- And if you don't know Max Headroom, start here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Headroom
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2025-10-3143 minGeo-Institute Director’s CutS06 E37 - Vaughan Griffiths (Colorado School of Mines, 2026 Terzaghi Lecturer)On Director's Cut, Geo-Institute Director Brad Keelor interviews G-I members about anything and everything. You might hear about their favorite geotechnical project, their favorite music, or their favorite pie. In Episode 37 of Season 6, our guest is Vaughan Griffiths of Colorado School of Mines, the 2026 Karl Terzaghi Lecturer!
SHOW NOTES:
- Start learning about ALGOL 68 here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ALGOL_68
- Want to run for region governor? We have procedures for that! https://www.asce.org/-/media/asce-images-and-files/about-asce/official-register/geographic-region-governor-qualifications.pdf
- Student membership is still free, just...
2025-10-2250 minGeo-Institute Director’s CutS06 E36 - Marsha Anderson Bomar (GHD Group, 2025-26 ASCE President)On Director's Cut, Geo-Institute Director Brad Keelor interviews G-I members about anything and everything. You might hear about their favorite geotechnical project, their favorite music, or their favorite pie. In Episode 36 of Season 6, our guest is Marsha Anderson Bomar of GHD USA and the 2025-26 ASCE President!
SHOW NOTES:
- Here's Marsha's LinkedIn profile if you want to reach out to her about ANYTHING: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marsha-anderson-bomar/
- If you've ever ridden MARTA, you've probably been to the Five Points station: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Points_station
2025-10-1545 min
Let's Get Civil!Best (Engineering) Version of Yourself (ft. Antonio Pantoja)Join us as we interview Kimley-Horn's premier professional engineer, Antonio Pantoja! On today's show, we dive into development at a high-level civil consulting firm like KH, dissect the most important skill markers a new aspiring engineer can have, and explore Antonio's on meteoric rise through the ranks. If you listened to the end, you'd discover a pretty awesome side-quest Antonio is building! Check it out here: @alteregocosplays**ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS**We have a civil engineering career fair coming up, hosted by ASCE x Chi Epsilon on October 27...
2025-10-1333 minGeo-Institute Director’s CutS06 E32 - Bruce Kutter (UC Davis)On Director's Cut, Geo-Institute Director Brad Keelor interviews G-I members about anything and everything. You might hear about their favorite geotechnical project, their favorite music, or their favorite pie. In Episode 32 of Season 6, our guest is Bruce Kutter of the University of California Davis!
SHOW NOTES:
- Here's a type of vetch - looks great but goes crazy and takes over everything. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicia_villosa
- Here's Bruce's Wellington Prize winning paper on tunnel uplift:https://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/%28ASCE%29GT.1943-5606.0000489
- Start here to find...
2025-09-2449 minGeo-Institute Director’s CutS06 E30 - Juan Pestana (Geosyntec)On Director's Cut, Geo-Institute Director Brad Keelor interviews G-I members about anything and everything. You might hear about their favorite geotechnical project, their favorite music, or their favorite pie. In Episode 30 of Season 6, our guest is Juan Pestana of Geosyntec!
SHOW NOTES:
- Want to archive your emails like Juan? Here's one way: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/archive-in-outlook-for-windows-25f75777-3cdc-4c77-9783-5929c7b47028
- The ASCE Katrina report is here (paywall): https://ascelibrary.org/doi/book/10.1061/9780784408933
- Here's our Younger Member Committee session on getting your...
2025-09-1047 minGeo-Institute Director’s CutS06 E29 - Jonathan Hubler (Villanova University)On Director's Cut, Geo-Institute Director Brad Keelor interviews G-I members about anything and everything. You might hear about their favorite geotechnical project, their favorite music, or their favorite pie. In Episode 29 of Season 6, our guest is Jonathan Hubler of VIllanova University, one of G-I's Program Committee members for ASCE2027!
SHOW NOTES:
- This is the fourth and final episode of our 2025 Labor Day Director's Cut Extravaganza!
- There's an audio glitch! It didn't fade out at the beginning!
- Here's a Car and Driver piece on rejected custom plates: https://www...
2025-09-0540 minGeo-Institute Director’s CutS06 E27 - Lori Simpson (Langan)On Director's Cut, Geo-Institute Director Brad Keelor interviews G-I members about anything and everything. You might hear about their favorite geotechnical project, their favorite music, or their favorite pie. In Episode 27 of Season 6, our guest is Lori Simpson of Langan!
SHOW NOTES:
- It's the second episode of our Labor Day Extravaganza! Check out Tyler Oathes' from yesterday and then we have two more this week!
- Here's a good place to start learning about the Mission Rock project: https://missionrock.com/
- Check out what happens when you search "bay...
2025-09-0334 min
The AEC Leadership PodcastWhy People-First Engineering Leadership Drives Project Success – Ep 355In this episode, I talk to Craig Shannon, vice president and California regional leader at Parametrix, about people-first engineering leadership and building strong teams. We discuss how employee-owned engineering firms, soft skills, and ASCE involvement shape AEC leadership strategies. We also explore how modern collaborative project delivery models are changing how engineers lead and deliver […]
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2025-08-2121 minLet's Get Civil!Navigating the Engineering Seas (ft. Tian Doong and Jimmy Lai)Join us as we interview ASCE board member Tian Doong, along with our very own podcast intern Jimmy Lai! On today's episode, we dive into each of our guests' undergraduate careers, uncover their responsibilities as part of our ASCE board, and dissect the role engineers play in modern society. There are many nuggets of wisdom shared throughout the episode, see if you can consume them all!Check out these links:https://engineering.ucdavis.edu/e-searchhttps://waternexuslab.ucdavis.edu/
2025-05-1820 minLet's Get Civil!Small Stature, Large Aspirations (ft. Freesia Finn)Join us as we bring back former ASCE president Freesia Finn, who shares with us all her wisdom she has accrued throughout her young career as a Seattle-based Civil Consultant at KPFF!On today's show, we dive into her blossoming career and how it took root at Davis, both within and outside of ASCE. We explore the importance workplace communication and approaching unfamiliar workplace situations. Finally, we discuss what the future holds for her career, with loads of advice for all our upcoming-engineer listeners. Throughout our chat, we learn a whole lot of fun...
2025-05-0527 minGeo-Institute Director’s CutS06 E14 - Claudia Zapata (Arizona State University)On Director's Cut, Geo-Institute Director Brad Keelor interviews G-I members about anything and everything. You might hear about their favorite geotechnical project, their favorite music, or their favorite pie. In Episode 14 of Season 6, our guest is Claudia Zapata of Arizona State University, the 2025 Carl L. Monismith Lecturer!
SHOW NOTES:
- Check out this guide to Colombian Spanish - Claudia mentioned some of these! https://greenmochila.com/a-la-orden-beginners-guide-to-colombian-spanish/
- Here's where to start on Phoenix weather: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_of_Phoenix
- You, yes YOU, can join a G-I...
2025-04-1244 minGeo-Institute Director’s CutS06 E11 - Derrick Dasenbrock (Minnesota DOT)On Director's Cut, Geo-Institute Director Brad Keelor interviews G-I members about anything and everything. You might hear about their favorite geotechnical project, their favorite music, or their favorite pie. In Episode 11 of Season 6, our guest is Derrick Dasenbrock of the Minnesota Department of Transportation!
SHOW NOTES:
- We recorded this on St Patrick's Day, just in case that wasn't clear.
- Here's the home page for the Baltimore Kinetic Sculpture Race, with one of Derrick's photos front and center! https://www.kineticbaltimore.com/
- Just some of the great content from...
2025-03-1945 minGeo-Institute Director’s CutS06 E08 - Cesar Cespedez (Cal Poly Pomona)On Director's Cut, Geo-Institute Director Brad Keelor interviews G-I members about anything and everything. You might hear about their favorite geotechnical project, their favorite music, or their favorite pie. In Episode 8 of Season 6, our guest is Cesar Cespedez of Cal Poly Pomona, the winner of the 2025 Geo-Shirt design competition!
SHOW NOTES:
- Want to learn more about pavements? Start with our Summer School episode from last summer! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3mgnzkJWCo
- Start here to learn about Southern California beaches: https://www.trojans360.com/trojans360posts/splash-or-pass-a-guide-to-southern-californias-beaches
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2025-02-2635 minLet's Get Civil!Environmental Project Escapade (ft. Emma Nguyen and Eloise Klaris)Join us as we interview the the heads of our Environmental Project teams, Emma and Eloise! On this episode, we explore Environmental Project's mission, how the team is structured, and what makes it such a good choice for being your next ASCE project team you're a part of.
Thanks for listening to Let's Get Civil! New episodes drop every two week, stay tuned.
Check out these links below. If you don't, Emma and Eloise will find you and force you to drink their midpac effluent water.
Website...
2025-02-1016 minGeo-Institute Director’s CutS06 E02 - Mike Gomez (University of Washington)On Director's Cut, Geo-Institute Director Brad Keelor interviews G-I members about anything and everything. You might hear about their favorite geotechnical project, their favorite music, or their favorite pie. In Episode 2 of Season 6, our guest is Mike Gomez of the University of Washington! Mike is the 2025 Casagrande Award winner!
SHOW NOTES:
- In case you want to buy Tiger Woods' book, you still can: https://www.amazon.com/How-Play-Golf-Tiger-Woods/dp/0446529311
- If you've never seen the Rosetta Stone in person, you can do it on the Internet: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/egypt/e...
2025-01-1543 minThe AEC Leadership PodcastInnovative Solutions and Key Challenges Shaping the Future of Infrastructure – Ep 338In this episode, I speak with Marsha Anderson Bomar, Ph.D., AICP, F.ASCE, H.ITE, ENV SP, a strategic transportation advisor at GHD, about the key forces shaping the future of infrastructure. We explore the most pressing challenges and uncover the exciting opportunities that lie ahead in this rapidly evolving field. ***The video version of this episode […]
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2024-12-3142 minGeo-Institute Director’s CutS05 E46 - Pooneh Maghoul (Polytechnique Montreal)On Director's Cut, Geo-Institute Director Brad Keelor interviews G-I members about anything and everything. You might hear about their favorite geotechnical project, their favorite music, or their favorite pie. In Episode 46 of Season 5, our guest is Pooneh Maghoul of Polytechnique Montreal!
SHOW NOTES:
- There are so many places to start learning about lunar geotechnics - how about this NASA paper: https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/20220014634/downloads/Final%20IEEE%20paper%20formatted%20footnote%20added.pdf
- Here's some info (again from NASA) about Devon Island and its similarities to the Moon and Mars...
2024-12-0450 minThe Civil Engineering PodcastThe Role of Sustainable Infrastructure in a Changing World – Ep 276In this episode, I talk with Maria Lehman, P.E., NAC, ENV SP, F.ASCE, US Infrastructure Lead at GHD, about sustainable infrastructure and how to address climate change challenges to build stronger, future-ready communities. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Asked Maria: What do […]
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2024-11-2750 minGeo-Institute Director’s CutS05 E42 - Ryan Beemer (Virginia Tech)On Director's Cut, Geo-Institute Director Brad Keelor interviews G-I members about anything and everything. You might hear about their favorite geotechnical project, their favorite music, or their favorite pie. In Episode 42 of Season 5, our guest is Ryan Beemer of Virginia Tech!
SHOW NOTES:
- Here's the Bad Religion Christmas album: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2MZyKvNMBg
- And in case you want to experience Bad Religion's non-holiday offerings - here's All Ages: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZlwGKdPfio
- Glauconite! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glauconite
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2024-11-1440 minLet's Get Civil!Concrete Cavalry vs. Steel Bridge BrigadeJoin us as we explore the ins and outs of two of our ASCE project teams, Concrete Canoe and Steel Bridge! Project team leads Nika Self and Lindsey Hollandsworth take us through how their projects are progressing this year, break down the roles and responsibilities for each, and pitch why you should join their team!
Concrete Canoe
Website: https://concretecanoeatucdavis.weebly.com/
Instagram: @ucd_canoe
Email: ucdconcretecanoe@gmail.com
Steel Bridge
Website: https://asceucdavis.weebly.com/steel-bridge.html
Instagram: @uc...
2024-11-1124 minLet's Get Civil!Career Fair Pregame (ft. Mir Idrees Sultan)It's time for the 11th Annual Civil and Environmental Career Fair, hosted by ASCE x Chi Epsilon! Join us as we dive into the career of an esteemed engineer with a background in a swath of different Civil Engineering fields, and find out what track might be for you! Stay tuned through the end to receive invaluable advice on how to prepare yourself for approaching companies at the fair, and how to approach your first engineering internship experience. Good luck to everyone attending, and go get yourself a job!
2024-10-2829 minLet's Get Civil!Civil Advising Conquest (w/ Academic Advisor Emma Wong)Ever wondered what your advisors are up to, and how they can help you on your academic conquests? Today we sit down with Civil and Environmental Program Advisor Emma Wong to discuss what's new in the department, the positive impact of advising on students, and what she accomplishes behind the scenes (she does pretty much everything!). Visit the links below to learn more about what our advising can do for you. Enjoy!
Advising Website:
https://cee.engineering.ucdavis.edu/undergraduate-advising
ASCE Instagram: @asce_ucd
2024-10-2122 minGeo-Institute Director’s CutS05 E37 - Paola Bandini (New Mexico State University)On Director's Cut, Geo-Institute Director Brad Keelor interviews G-I members about anything and everything. You might hear about their favorite geotechnical project, their favorite music, or their favorite pie. In Episode 37 of Season 5, our guest is Paola Bandini of New Mexico State University, and a current member of the G-I Technical Coordination Council!
SHOW NOTES:
- We recorded this episode LIVE at DFI 49 in Aurora, CO! I mean, all the episodes are recorded live, but this was in person.
- More info on CBBG - start here: https://cbbg.engineering.asu.edu
2024-10-1633 minGeo-Institute Director’s CutS05 E36 - Leela Krishna Mohan (Texas A&M)On Director's Cut, Geo-Institute Director Brad Keelor interviews G-I members about anything and everything. You might hear about their favorite geotechnical project, their favorite music, or their favorite pie. In Episode 36 of Season 5, our guest is Leela Krishna Mohan of Texas A&M University, and the current Vice Chair of the G-I Student Leadership Committee!
SHOW NOTES:
- Here's a quick talk by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam so you can see what Leela is talking about! Be inspired! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SDkzDlw1yc
- Do you want to make...
2024-10-0939 minLet's Get Civil!Let's Learn About ASCE!What is the American Society of Civil Engineers at UC Davis? Listen to this week’s episode to find out! Explore all the nitty gritty details about ASCE from the UC Davis Chapter President Alexander Hu and Board Secretary Enya Gan, and take a dive into their personal experiences within the club.
Thank you to all of our listeners, and make sure to check out ASCE’s socials to keep up to date with all things Civil!
Website: https://asceucdavis.weebly.com/
Instagram: @asce_ucd
Disc...
2024-10-0822 minGeo-Institute Director’s CutS05 E35 - Vishal Patel (American Geotechnical and Environmental Services)On Director's Cut, Geo-Institute Director Brad Keelor interviews G-I members about anything and everything. You might hear about their favorite geotechnical project, their favorite music, or their favorite pie. In Episode 35 of Season 5, our guest is Vishal Patel of American Geotechnical and Environmental Services, and the current President of the National Capital G-I chapter!
SHOW NOTES:
- The Mount Vernon Trail bridge is a super cool project: https://mountvernontrail.org/2024/05/23/rebuilt-bridge-23-opened-across-dyke-marsh/
- Specs on the HTC Shadow from 2009! https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/phone.php?p=1643
- Here's the website...
2024-10-0237 minGeo-Institute Director’s CutS05 E32 - Bob Bachus (Geosyntec Consultants)On Director's Cut, Geo-Institute Director Brad Keelor interviews G-I members about anything and everything. You might hear about their favorite geotechnical project, their favorite music, or their favorite pie. In Episode 32 of Season 5, our guest is Bob Bachus of Geosyntec!
SHOW NOTES:
- Check out Bob's lecture on coal ash impoundments from 2020: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shMs3jiLi7M
- Still working on info on the ASCE journals "clippings." Here's what we do now: https://www.asce.org/membership/yearly-article-pack
- You be the judge on the fight song d...
2024-09-1141 minGeo-Institute Director’s CutS05 E30 - Joel Dellaria (Keller)On Director's Cut, Geo-Institute Director Brad Keelor interviews G-I members about anything and everything. You might hear about their favorite geotechnical project, their favorite music, or their favorite pie. In Episode 30 of Season 5, our guest is Joel Dellaria of Keller, Program Committee member of Geo-Structures 2024!
SHOW NOTES:
- Info on the McDonald's #1 store museum, which (sadly) no longer exists: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonald%27s_No._1_Store_Museum
- This gets you going on the great deep dish vs thin crust debate: https://explore.visitoakpark.com/info/true-chicago-pizza
- Jordan...
2024-09-0534 minGeo-Institute Director’s CutS05 E29 - Soheil Nazarian (University of Texas-El Paso)On Director's Cut, Geo-Institute Director Brad Keelor interviews G-I members about anything and everything. You might hear about their favorite geotechnical project, their favorite music, or their favorite pie. In Episode 29 of Season 5, our guest is Soheil Nazarian of the University of Texas at El Paso, the 2024 Carl L. Monismith Lecturer!
SHOW NOTES:
- Here's the Ken Stokoe Geo-Legends episode with the story about the same flight! Starts at 49:21! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUsxd-buzKk
- Here's info on the ERC on infrastructure electrification: https://erc-assoc.org/content/erc-advancing-sustainability-through-powered-infrastructure-roadway-electrification
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2024-09-0435 minLet's Get Civil!Let's Spill Tea on the ASCE Board Part 2 ft. Ariba and RachelDo you want to learn more about ASCE’s intern program? Listen to this week’s episode where we spill some tea with Podcast Intern Ariba Arif and Outreach Intern Rachel Reimer! We talk about what it is like to be an ASCE intern, favorite ASCE memories, and future plans for ASCE.
Thank you to all of our listeners, and make sure to check out ASCE’s socials to keep up to date with all things Civil!
Instagram: @asce_ucdDiscord: https://discord.gg/7cbE9U52
2024-05-2016 minThe Civil Engineering PodcastHow to Become a Successful Civil Engineering Manager – Ep 262In this episode, we are sharing a panel discussion hosted by the ASCE, where I joined Reuben Zylstra, P.E., P.Eng, from Foothills Bridge, and Carla C. Norris, P.E., from AECOM, to discuss transitioning into a civil engineering manager role. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of […]
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2024-05-1558 minLet's Get Civil!Let's Learn about ITE (w/ ITE President Brandon Ng)Join us to talk with ITE President Brandon Ng! We discuss their recent competition in Utah, transportation engineering, and why you should consider joining ITE.
Thank you to all of our listeners, and make sure to check out ASCE’s socials to keep up to date with all things Civil!
Instagram: @asce_ucd
Discord: https://discord.gg/uEj8NW7K
Also check out ITE on all their socials!
Instagram: @itedavis
Discord: https://discord.gg/XTjJAGSmtX
For questions about ITE please email transpo.ucd...
2024-05-0613 minLet's Get Civil!Let's Talk About MidPac (w/ MidPac Coordinator Jessica Lee)Do you want to know more about what the annual MidPac Competition is? Listen to this week’s episode to learn about our region's biggest civil engineering competition with ASCE MidPac Coordinator Jessica Lee! We discuss the different teams that compete, the work that goes into making a MidPac happen, favorite competition memories, and results from this year's competition.
Thank you to all of our listeners, and make sure to check out ASCE’s socials to keep up to date with all things Civil!
Instagram: @asce_ucd
2024-04-2216 minThe Civil Engineering PodcastImplementing the ASCE Code of Ethics in Professional Practices – Ep 260In this episode, I talk with Steven M. Rienks, P.E., PMP, director of engineering at American Surveying & Engineering, about the intricate world of the ASCE Code of Ethics, exploring its historical roots, pivotal importance, and its significant influence on the realm of civil engineering. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** […]
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2024-04-1729 minLet's Get Civil!Let's Splash into Water (w/ Professor Morales)Do you want to know more about the Water depth at UC Davis? Listen to this week’s episode to learn about Professor Veronica Morales’ experience with Water! We discuss the different classes offered at UC Davis, the water industry, upcoming innovations, and Professor Morales’ unique career path.
Thank you to all of our listeners, and make sure to check out ASCE’s socials to keep up to date with all things Civil!
Instagram: @asce_ucd
2024-03-1133 minLet's Get Civil!Let's Ride Into Transportation (w/ Professor Watkins)Do you want to know more about the Transportation depth at UC Davis? Listen to this week’s episode to learn about Professor Kari Watkins’ experience with Transportation! We discuss the different classes offered at UC Davis, the transportation industry, upcoming innovations, and Professor Watkins’ study abroad course.
Thank you to all of our listeners, and make sure to check out ASCE’s socials to keep up to date with all things Civil!
Instagram: @asce_ucdDiscord: https://discord.gg/mwjStZPB
2024-03-0436 minLet's Get Civil!Let's Learn About Construction Management (w/ Construction Management President Sydney Sandoval)Do you have questions about Construction Management at UC Davis? Listen to this week’s episode to learn about what the club and the Construction industry has to offer! We talk to club president Sydney Sandoval about the recent ASC competition and what Construction Management entails.
Thank you to all of our listeners, and make sure to check out ASCE’s socials to keep up to date with all things Civil!
Instagram: @asce_ucd
Discord: https://discord.gg/uEj8NW7K
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2024-02-2623 minLet's Get Civil!Stepping into Structures (w/Professor Kunnath)Do you want to know more about the Structures depth at UC Davis? Listen to this week’s episode for a crash course on all things structures! We discuss the various classes you will encounter in this depth, different aspects of the industry, and why learning about structures is so important.
Thank you to all of our listeners, and make sure to check out ASCE’s socials to keep up to date with all things Civil!
Instagram: @asce_ucdDiscord: https://discord.gg/EZvDmj2rrG
2024-02-2029 minLet's Get Civil!Digging Into Geotechnical (w/ Professor Ziotopoulou)Do you want to know more about the Geotechnical depth at UC Davis? Listen to this week’s episode for a crash course on all things geotech! We discuss the various classes you will encounter in this depth, different aspects of the industry, and why learning about geotechnical is so important.
Thank you to all of our listeners, and make sure to check out ASCE’s socials to keep up to date with all things Civil!
Instagram: @asce_ucdDiscord: https://discord.gg/tKxErbAA
2024-02-0537 minLet's Get Civil!Let's Get Environmental (w/ Professor Loge)Do you want to know more about the Environmental depth or Environmental Engineering at UC Davis? Listen to this week’s episode for a crash course on all things Environmental! We discuss the different content covered in Environmental classes, various career paths, a new study abroad opportunity for Environmental, and exciting new advancements in the industry! Listen in to discover why you should consider Environmental.
Thank you to all of our listeners, and make sure to check out ASCE’s socials to keep up to date with all things Civil!
Instagram: @asce_ucdDiscord: http...
2023-12-0429 minLet's Get Civil!Let's Learn About Chi Epsilon! (w/ Chi Epsilon President Mel Pham)Join us for an exciting new episode of "Let's Get Civil" as we sit down with Mel Pham, the President of UC Davis's Chi Epsilon chapter. Fresh off leading Davis to victory at the Pacific District Conference, Mel is here to share insight into what Chi Epsilon actually is, how to step into leadership roles, and the positive impact Chi Epsilon provides for the civil engineering community at UC Davis.
Thank you to all of our listeners, and make sure to check out ASCE’s socials to keep up to date with all things Civil!
In...
2023-11-2014 minLet's Get Civil!Let's Get Ready For The Career Fair! (feat. Webcor Senior Project Engineer Evan To)Interested in making a splash at the career fair and securing the internship/job of your dreams? Check out this week's episode for a career fair crash course with Webcor Senior Project Engineer and former Davis student Evan To! Hear tips for making good impressions on recruiters, how to upgrade your resume to the next level, and Evan's own career journey from career fair attendee to project engineer!
Thank you to all of our listeners, and make sure to check out ASCE’s socials to keep up to date with all things Civil!
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2023-10-301h 01Let's Get Civil!Let's Learn About ASCE (w/ ASCE President Freesia Finn)Do you have questions about Civil Engineering at UC Davis? Listen to this week’s episode for a crash course on all things Civil! Hear more about ASCE from the UC Davis chapter president Freesia Finn, and hear what the project managers from the 7 different project teams have to say about their teams! We also discuss the different Civil Engineering classes, such as ECI 3 and the five depths, Chi Epsilon, and our personal experiences.
Thank you to all of our listeners, and make sure to check out ASCE’s socials to keep up to date with all thing...
2023-10-1626 minLet's Get Civil!Let's Meet Our New HostsWelcome back to the new school year! In this introductory episode, Let's Get Civil begins another season as the incredible prior hosts, Sydney and Erica, reflect on some of their favorite episodes from hosting the podcast and begin to pass the torch to the new hosts, Alex and Cassie! Be sure to stay tuned for a podcast season packed with fun, surprises, and of course, civil engineering!
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2023-10-0214 minLet's Get Civil!Let's Spill Tea on the ASCE Board ft. Enya and KyleAre you interested in applying to be an ASCE board member? Do you want to know what being in ASCE entails? Well, you've come to the right place! Today, we are talking to 2 ASCE underclassmen about their experience in ASCE and how it benefits them! But it's NEVER too late to join... tune in now!
Link to apply to ASCE as a board member: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhKGn2IXmPWmB89d8aL56-9C2oikWWVx8X7d4nBgvz_A_U3w/viewform
ASCE instagram: @asce_ucd
2023-04-2522 minLet's Get Civil!Let's Commute-ticate with ITE President Eneyda HernandezAre you interested in the Transportation depth for Civil Engineers (ITE) and want to be more involved in the transportation industry? Join the Institute of Transportation Engineers club where you can learn all about transportation engineering and be hands on in the field as well.
Today we are lucky to speak with Enyeda Hernandez, the current ITE president, to learn all about the transportation side of engineering. We cover things such as internships, hard times in engineering and how to overcome them, and focus on the Mini-Pac (MIDPAC) competition for ITE in Spring Quarter.
Make...
2023-04-1032 minThe Civil Engineering PodcastSustainability in Civil Engineering: Driving Industry Impact Through Sustainable Practices – Ep 233In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Ziad Y. Mazboudi, P.E., D.WRE, F.ASCE, MBA, a senior civil engineer and project manager at Transtech Engineers, Inc. We discuss how civil engineers can play a vital role in promoting sustainable practices within their industry, and how getting involved in professional associations can enhance their […]
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2023-03-2937 minLet's Get Civil!Let's Discuss UCD Civil Engineering Lore ft. Rachel LeBrette + Emma WongThank you for tuning in to today’s episode with Emma and Rachel and learning more about being a civil engineering major at UC Davis! If you ever need to reach them or receive advising, check out the website in our description! Also, make sure to read the newsletter that is sent out each week! Who knows, you might even find your future job through it. Good luck on finals everyone!
Advising Website: https://cee.engineering.ucdavis.edu/undergraduate/advising
ASCE Instagram: @asce_ucd
2023-03-1338 min
The AEC Project Management PodcastBehavior Styles, Team Diversity, and Project Success: A Guide for Project Managers – Ep 013In this episode, I talk to Frank Sherkow, P.E., TE, PSE, ENV SP, F.ASCE, a distinguished member of the board of Directors at the Southwest Lincoln County Water People’s Utility District (SWLCWPUD). We delve into the critical topic of diversifying behavior styles within project teams and explore the pivotal role that effective leadership communication plays […]
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2023-03-0639 minLet's Get Civil!Let's Knock Down Borders ft. Neil CarsonThank you all for listening to today’s episode on Engineers without Borders and Neil’s involvement in it! Hopefully after this episode, you’re more inclined to make a great change for the world with your engineering abilities!
ASCE Instagram: @asce_ucd
EWB: https://www.ewb-usa.org/
EWB UC Davis Chapter: https://ewbucd.weebly.com/
2023-02-1324 minLet's Get Civil!Let's Highlight Post-Grad ASCE + Wood RogersThank you for tuning in to today’s episode with Megan Kurtz and hearing her take on her path in the engineering field as a woman! If you are interested in more information about YMF and Wood Rogers or anything related, check out our description.
ASCE Instagram: asce_ucd
Wood Rogers: https://www.woodrodgers.com/
YMF: https://www.asce.org/communities/younger-members
2023-01-3027 minLet's Get Civil!Let's Discuss Postgrad!Thank you all for listening to today’s episode on Archie Tan and Ray Mallari's experience with CalTrans & Ware Malcomb and getting to their position that they are in today. We hope that you guys will research more on companies, like these, that interest you. Good luck in this Winter Quarter everyone!
CalTrans: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/human-resources
Ware Malcomb: https://www.waremalcomb.com/about-us/
ASCE Instagram: asce_ucd
2023-01-1752 minLet's Get Civil!Lets Construct A Relationship with CM! Ft. Shen Huot and Aaron DagneauHappy Thanksgiving Aggies! Interested in pursuing construction management or just seeing what it entails? You've come to the right spot! Today we have project managers from the UC Davis construction management club, Shen and Aaron, here to talk to us about their experiences regarding construction management.
CM Discord: discord.gg/C2wWeFjDjz
CM Instagram: @cm_at_ucd
ASCE Instagram: @asce_ucd
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2022-11-2834 minLet's Get Civil!Let's Get to Know Gary and LeShelle May!Welcome again to the new season! What is the meaning of Life? Well, in this episode, UC Davis’s beloved Chancellor, Gary May, and his wife, LeShelle May, give us their input on what their take on the meaning of life is as well as their successes/challenges they had to face leading up to their current lives.
Check out the links below to be up to date with all these amazing people & organizations and be sure to show some love as well! Some key takeaways: Reach out to communities/organizations, academics are vital, and most importantly, ha...
2022-11-1423 minLet's Get Civil!Let's Mine Into Granite ft. Suzanne CollinsHappy Halloween! Come and listen to our thrilling podcast series of Public vs. Private companies! Today on the podcast we are talking to the Assistant plant manager in Granite for the plant of Bradshaw, Suzanne Collins! Suzanne is a fellow Davis Alumni and in this episode she shares her experiences from Davis and with the civil engineering industry. With Sydney being an intern for Granite, the experience from an intern’s perspective is amazing and is a highly recommended place to work if you enjoy environmental engineering mixed with Heavy Civil.
Apply to Granite!: https://www.graniteconstruction.co...
2022-10-3135 minLet's Get Civil!Let's Get Down to Business! Ft. Freesia FinnAre you interested in attending the ASCE x Chi Epsilon career fair happening 10/20-10/21? If so, you came to the right place! In this episode, we will be talking to ASCE's VP External, Freesia Finn, about the career fair! Tune in to hear advice on how to go about civil engineering career fairs, internships, resumes, and more!
2022-10-1734 minLet's Get Civil!Let's Get A Civil Makeover!Boo! There are some new witches in town. In this introductory episode, we welcome everyone to a new season of Let's Get Civil! In with the new and out with the old the amazing prior hosts, Sarah and Freesia, reflect on some of their favorite episodes from hosting the podcast and begin to pass the torch to the new hosts, Sydney and Erica! Be sure to stay tuned for some upcoming surprise guests and topics.
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2022-10-0307 minThe Civil Engineering PodcastWomen in Engineering: One Woman’s Journey to Engineering Success – Ep 213In this episode, and in honor of National Women in Engineering Day, I talk to Marsia Geldert-Murphey, P.E., F. ASCE, Regional Director of Lochmueller Group, who was recently elected as the ASCE President Elect for 2023. Marsia is also the author of a book called “Cross, Yield or Burn – Navigating the Bridges of Life,” […]
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2022-06-2339 minThe Civil Engineering PodcastBecoming a More Creative and Innovative Engineer (By Using Basic Brain Knowledge) – Ep 205In this episode, I talk to Stu Walesh, Ph.D., P.E., Dist.M.ASCE, F.NSPE, about how using basic brain knowledge to be more creative and innovative can help engineers become a better version of themselves. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Stu: What is your book, “Introduction to Creativity and Innovation for Engineers,” […]
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2022-04-1338 min
Let's Get Civil!Let's FACE Stereotypes ft. FACEWelcome back from MidPac! This week we are so excited to go deep with ASCE publicity and FACE coordinators Julie Nguyen and Kaitlyn Tran, and chat about all things civil engineering.
Tune in to learn what it takes to create a community that fosters connection among women in civil engineering, and hear reflections on the importance of support systems, bridging lower and upper division engineering curriculum as a second year, and so much more!
Check out FACE’s instagram below to learn more, and be sure to show publicity some love for all the work th...
2022-04-1141 minLet's Get Civil!Let's prepare for MidPac! ft. Project Team Spotlight: ITE!As we wrap up our ASCE project team spotlight series and approach the 2021-22 Mid Pacific conference, let’s give a warm welcome to Colin Chan from Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) and Ryan Hochstatter, one of our ASCE MidPac Organizers, as they break down what ITE is and how they’ve prepared students for this year’s MidPac Conference!
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This year’s MidPac Conference will be hosted here at UC Davis so don’t forget to come out and support your fellow ASCE project team members and leads!! In addition, an exclusive career fair with over 15 companies will be he...
2022-03-2838 minThe AEC Leadership PodcastHow Engineers Can Fuel Their Creativity and Find a Creative Outlet – Ep 270In this episode, I talk with Luis Duque, PE, M. ASCE, SEI, a Bridge Engineer at Foothills Bridge Co, and host of the podcast called Engineering Our Future, about the importance of establishing a creative outlet outside of engineering, and how entrepreneurship and volunteering can help you to advance in your career. Here Are Some […]
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2022-03-1526 minLet's Get Civil!Project Team Brawl: Steel Bridge vs. Construction ManagementTwo of the biggest ASCE project teams, a hot debate between Steel Bridge and Construction Management. Listen to these two competitive teams as they contest why they are the best team. Which team will you join? Find out on this episode!!!
Featuring Anthony Perez and Omar Mercedes vs. Shen Huot and Nadiyah Helal
Join Steel Bridge: @ucdsteelbridge, Saturdays 10-12pm, 1205 Bainer Hall, https://discord.gg/8GRUsephGe
Join Construction Management: https://discord.gg/dNxS49UwHs, Meeting time/date: TBD
2022-03-0148 minLet's Get Civil!Project Team Spotlight: Seismic Design and Geowall!Happy week six everyone! This week we're sitting down with Iris and Ryan and learning about ASCE project teams Seismic Design and Geowall! It was such a pleasure to hear more about the teams, and the stories of the project managers, since both have unique paths to the PM role. Listen as we talk about leadership in the time of COVID, learn about how to get involved (and what we can look forward to when we do), and even hear a story about project team rebirth!
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2022-02-0735 minThe Civil Engineering PodcastThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: How It Will Affect Civil Engineers – Ep 195In this episode, I talk to Dennis D. Truax, Ph.D., P.E., BCEE, D.WRE, F.NSPE, F.ASCE, the 2022 President of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and the professor emeritus of the Richard A. Rula School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Mississippi State University about the new Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and […]
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2022-02-0240 minThe AEC Leadership Podcast3 Top Questions Engineers Should Ask at Their Next Performance Review – Ep 262In this episode, I talk about performance reviews, and how you can prepare for your next performance review by providing you with three questions that you should ask in your next one. I recently wrote about this topic on the ASCE blog and based on feedback and interest, I thought I would it would be […]
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2021-12-2113 minLet's Get Civil!Project Team Spotlight: Environmental Project and Concrete Canoe!Let's give a huge warm welcome to two of our ASCE project teams: Environmental Project and Concrete Canoe!! Tune in as we discuss how each team operates, how joining has helped their members develop their academic/professional skills, as well as how each team is preparing for this year's MidPac, which will be HOSTED in DAVIS!!
Check out Environmental Project's and Concrete Canoe's socials for more information!!!
Environmental Project:
- ucdenvironmentalproject.weebly.com
- Insta: @environmentalproject.ucd
Concrete Canoe:
- asceucdavis.weebly.com/concrete-canoe
- Ins...
2021-11-1536 minLet's Get Civil!Let's Prepare for the Career Fair!This week we dive into all aspects of career fairs with our guests Joshua Vega and Evelyn Krikorian! Tune in to learn some tips and tricks, such as what to expect from virtual career fairs, and so much more!
Make sure to register for ASCE and Chi Epsilon's upcoming career fair happening October 14-15 by filling out the link below with your name, email, and a copy of your resume:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBQnQNj1g7GhE_kdfJYi8cT_nKH_UJVVZ-xR8StNWjdvWiTw/viewform
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2021-10-0432 minLet's Get Civil!Let's Kick off a New Season!In the first episode of the 2021 fall quarter, we are so excited to jump into the back-to-school season, and introduce our new hosts Freesia and Sarah!
Make sure to follow this podcast on your listening platform, and @asce_ucd on instagram to stay updated on our new episodes. Additionally, feel free to shoot us an email at asceucdavis@gmail.com for any comments or future episode suggestions!
2021-09-2404 minThe Civil Engineering PodcastLeading a Fast-Growing Civil Engineering Company in Today’s World – Ep 170In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to Peter Moore, P.E., LEED AP, ENV SP, F.ASCE, President of Chen Moore and Associates, and official nominee for worldwide ASCE President-Elect in 2021 about his experience over the years being a leader at a very fast-growing civil engineering company. The interesting part about his […]
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2021-05-0547 minThe Civil Engineering PodcastCivil Engineers Need To Lead the System of Systems – Ep 169In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to Maria Lehman, P.E., F.ASCE, ENV SP, the Director of U.S. Infrastructure at GHD, and an official nominee for the worldwide ASCE President-Elect 2021. Maria will be talking about America’s infrastructure, the ASCE Report Card, the needs of the civil engineering profession, and how civil […]
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2021-04-2844 minLet's Get Civil!Let’s Catch Up w/ ASCE Alumna Christina Du!In this episode we will be catching up with UCD ASCE Alumna and former ASCE President, Christina Du! We will be reflecting on her undergraduate journey, her involvement in ASCE, and gaining some insight on the grad school life! Listen to learn more about her and her journey to where she is now as a Graduate Student at Stanford University!
2021-04-2636 minThe Civil Engineering PodcastASCE 2020 Report Card – West Virginia | Bridging the Gap for Young Civil Engineers – Ep 167In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to Tabitha Lafferre, E.I., an Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology at Fairmont State University about how the ASCE 2020 Report Card for West Virginia’s Infrastructure was a way of connecting engineering students with experienced professionals. Joining Tabitha in the conversation is one of her students, […]
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2021-04-0728 minLet's Get Civil!Introduction to Let's Get Civil!This introductory episode to the Let's Get Civil Podcast. In it, we talk about why UCD ASCE has decided to start this podcast and what you can expect to hear in future episodes. Thank you for taking the time to join us on this new little adventure!
If you have any questions or comments regarding our upcoming episodes feel free to DM us on Instagram or email us at asceucdavis@gmail.com.
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2021-01-1804 minThe Civil Engineering Podcast2021 Infrastructure Report Card — ASCE Texas Section (and How You Can Get Involved) – Ep 158In this episode, I talk with three guests who are all heavily involved in the ASCE Texas 2021 Infrastructure Report Card. They are Patricia Frayre, P.E., founding principal of Frayre Engineering & Consulting, Griselda Gonzales, P.E., Principal Engineer at The Goodman Corporation, and Mark Boyd, Ph.D., PE, the principal engineer at LCA Environmental. They talk […]
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2020-12-0247 minThe Civil Engineering PodcastWork-Life Balance Strategies for Civil Engineers – Ep 156Having a healthy work-life balance is a difficult challenge even in the best of times, but it is becoming more and more necessary during these times of economic stagnation and uncertainty. That is why, in this week’s episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, Ken Mika, P.E. M.ASCE, a project engineer and office leader for Geosyntec’s Green Bay, […]
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2020-11-0438 minThe Civil Engineering PodcastWhat Goes Into Developing the ASCE Report Card for America’s Infrastructure? – Ep 139In this episode, which is part of our Women in Civil Engineering series, I talk to Peyton Gibson, EIT, ENV SP, a civil engineer who works for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on the Board of Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment. She also serves as the ASCE Colorado’s Infrastructure Report Card Chair, […]
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2020-03-1130 minThe Civil Engineering PodcastThe State of the Structural Engineering Industry from the ASCE SEI Structures Congress Part 2 – Ep 120In episode 120 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, you are going to hear interviews from my recent visit to the ASCE SEI Structural Engineering Institute Congress. We will talk about technical topics for structural engineering as well as personal development and effective communication skills for engineers
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2019-06-1949 minThe Civil Engineering PodcastFrom Civil Engineering to Helping Civil Engineers in Texas Every Day – Ep 105In episode 105 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I speak with Lindsay O’Leary, PE, LEED AP about her career path from a civil engineer to now working full-time as the Executive Director for the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Texas Section where she is helping civil engineers to achieve success on a daily basis. […]
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2018-11-2638 minThe Civil Engineering PodcastManagement Skills that Civil Engineers Should Build – Ep 098In episode 98 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I speak with Ben Walpole, a writer and editor for the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) strategic communications team. We will talk about a few very important management skills that civil engineers should build in order to increase their effectiveness as civil engineering managers. Engineering Quotes: […]
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2018-09-2428 minThe Civil Engineering PodcastHow Civil Engineers Can Adapt to Climate Change and Its Effects on Infrastructure – Ep 087In episode 87 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, which is the second episode of our 5 episode Infrastructure Series, I talk with Professor Bilal M. Ayyub, PhD, PE, Dist.M.ASCE from the University of Maryland about how civil engineers can adapt to climate change and its effects on infrastructure. Engineering Quotes: Here are some of the […]
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2018-06-1842 minThe Civil Engineering PodcastThe Importance of Sustainable Infrastructure Featuring Kristina Swallow – Ep 084In episode 084 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, which is the first episode of a 5 episode Infrastructure Series, I talk with Kristina Swallow, PE., ENV SP, F. ASCE, who is the current President of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), about the importance of sustainable infrastructure. Here are some of the questions I […]
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2018-05-2135 minThe Civil Engineering PodcastRaise the Bar: Closing the Education Gap for the Future Civil Engineer – Ep 072In episode 72 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Kelly Dooley ASCE’s Director of the Raise the Bar initiative and Brad Aldrich from Aldrich + Elliott on ASCE’s Raise the Bar initiative which is focused on closing the education gap for future civil engineers. We will also be answering some questions from the ASCE LinkedIn […]
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2017-12-0647 minThe Civil Engineering PodcastCareer Advice from AE Leaders from Across the Country – Ep 071In episode 071 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I am going to give you advice from some of the most successful AE Leaders in the country. I talk to Brett T. Hart, PE, SE, PEng, Will Schnier, P.E., Mike Nelson, Ernesto Guevara Ortiz M.ASCE and Randy Wilburn about different leadership aspects in the everyday life. […]
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2017-11-3057 minThe AEC Leadership PodcastMaking Engineering Mistakes and Learning from them – Ep 162In this episode, I talk Stuart G. Walesh, Ph.D., P.E., Dist.M.ASCE, D.WRE about making engineering mistakes and learning from them as an engineering professional. Actually, we talk about mistakes in general, but then discuss how the consequences of making engineering mistakes can be much larger than others, and how to deal with this in our […]
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2017-11-1432 minThe Civil Engineering PodcastPublic Speaking for Engineers – Ep 064In episode 64 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Shoots Veis, P.E., author of the book called: Public Speaking for Engineers which was recently published by ASCE press. We will be talking about why public speaking for engineers is an important part of your professional development as an engineer. Here are some of the […]
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2017-08-1638 minThe Civil Engineering PodcastUsing GIS for both Asset and Engineering Management – Ep 049In episode 049 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Alfredo Cely, P.E., MSEM, M.ASCE on using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for both asset and engineering Management. Mr. Cely is the instructor of the ASCE guided online course: The Foundation for using GIS for Infrastructure Asset Management. Here are some of the questions/topics I discuss […]
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2017-01-1835 minThe Civil Engineering PodcastInterviews with Some of the Most Successful Civil Engineers in the World from the ASCE 2015 Annual Conference – Ep 017In this special episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview some of the most successful civil engineers in the world during the American Society for Civil Engineers (ASCE) 2015 Annual Conference in New York City. Below is the list of interviews with timestamps and bullet points, click on the timestamps below to view a summary […]
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2015-10-281h 10The AEC Leadership PodcastThree Key Pieces of Engineering Career Advice from Randy Over – ASCE National President – Ep 014In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I interview Randal (Randy) Over, PE, FASCE—national president of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Randy shares some key pieces of career advice and also some recommendations for achieving work-life balance and achieving full engagement in your career. The career-changing tip at the end of […]
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2014-03-1135 min