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Unstruct033: FullStack Modular with Roger Krulak and David Farnsworth, PEIn this episode, we talk with Roger Krulak, Founder and Principal at FullStack Modular and David Farnsworth, PE, Principal at Arup. We talk about the best project delivery system and about options available for modular construction. Roger and David have worked on numerous modular construction projects, creating structures that exceed 20 stories tall, truly building onsite Lego-like structures. We dig into scope of work delineation, floorplan flexibility and how modular constructed high rise structures are able to resist site loading such as high seismic forces. By being involved from project inception, both parties- the manufa...
2023-09-1946 minUnstruct032: Bonnet Springs Park with Julian Lineham, PEIn this episode, Julian Lineham, PE, Founding Principal at Studio NYL, talks about the Bonnett Springs Park project. This site was previously inaccessible due to an abandoned rail line. So by removing the abandoned line, many acres of land were suddenly opened up and accessible. This project includes the design and construction of several buildings throughout the site but our talk focuses on four main buildings: the Event Center, Welcome Center, Children’s Museum and Nature Center. Materials included mass timber and CLT (cross laminated timber) and concrete and steel. Listen in to hear how soil challenges were add...
2023-09-0549 minUnstruct031: Specifications and Structural Engineering with Cherise Lakeside, FCSIIn this episode, Cherise Lakeside, FCSI, Senior Specification Writer for RDH Building Science Inc. talks about the importance of good specification writing for structural engineers and architects. Cherise is based out of Portland, Oregon and, in addition to her duties at RDH, teaches the SCI CDT certification program and hosts the ARCAT podcast “DETAILED”, produced by Gabl Media. “DETAILED” shares project stories of challenges and triumph and is wildly successful with over 300,000 downloads in the 18 months since its inception. Cherise gives specification advice to architects and structural engineers including making sure items are only listed once in the specific...
2023-08-2956 minUnstruct030: Structural Engineering 101 with Kari Sebern, PEWhat is structural engineering and what do structural engineers actually do? How much does it cost to hire one? This episode demystifies structural engineering and breaks down the major processes that we perform from job to job. If you’ve ever wondered about the ins and outs of structural engineering, this episode is for you.If you enjoy this show and want more content like this, visit www.gablmedia.com. Mentioned in this episode:Gabl Membership
2023-08-1521 minUnstruct029: Wildflower Studio Part 2 with Dena Prastos, AIAIn the second portion of this special two part series, we talk about the necessity of sustainability extending beyond the design phase. Dena and Indigo River also have a vested interest in offshore wind generation and training programs for implementation. We also get into Dena’s dream for the future of the profession.Waterfront Architecture is Dena Prastos, AIA niche design market. With degrees in civil engineering, in architecture and from Harvard Business School, Dena brings a diverse background as the Founder and CEO of Indigo River. Waterfront architect, civil engineer, futurist, climate adaptation expert, entrepreneur, and creati...
2023-08-0848 minUnstructWaterfront Architecture with Dena Prastos - Part 1Waterfront Architecture is Dena Prastos, AIA niche design market. With degrees in civil engineering and architecture from Harvard Business School, Dena brings a diverse background as the Founder and CEO of Indigo River. Waterfront architect, civil engineer, futurist, climate adaptation expert, entrepreneur, and creative original, Dena is driven to transform the built world at the water’s edge.Indigo River brings a transdisciplinary approach to waterfront architecture, resiliency, and climate adaptation and is a leading authority in New York Harbor and beyond. In this episode, we talk specifically about the Wildflower Studio which is located at the water...
2023-08-0138 minUnstruct027: Boulder Community Hospital Deconstruction Project with Alexis Feitel, PEMany businesses are finding a niche market for carbon reduction consulting. At KL&A in Golden, CO they have specific department, comprised of structural engineers, to provide expertise in this area. Alexis Feitel is a licensed professional engineer and the Team Carbon Unit Director at KL&A. As a CO native with homestead roots in CO and an outdoor enthusiast, Alexis is passionate about engaging her engineering expertise to protect the natural environment around her.In this episode, we talk about the Boulder Community Hospital Deconstruction Project. The City of Boulder has committed to major carbon reduction effo...
2023-07-2553 minUnstruct026: Lee Roberts - A23 LiveLee Roberts is the Installation Manager at Nana Wall Systems, Inc. In this A’23 on location episode, Lee talks about special structural engineering and architectural requirements necessary to accommodate these larger wall systems. With openings sometimes spanning up to 90’, adequate structural support is of the utmost importance. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the field installation side of things and how designers can proactively design for the finished condition. The sky really is the limit for these glass wall systems.https://www.nanawall.com/Mentioned in this episode:Gabl Membership
2023-07-1832 min
Detailed: An original podcast by ARCATLIVE from A'23 Day 1In this bonus episode, we share our live podcasting event at the 2023 AIA Conference on Architecture in San Francisco, California. Cherise joins the ARCAT team and our friends at Gābl Media on the expo floor of A’23. Kari Sebern, structural engineer, and host of the podcast Unstruct, has a conversation with Nanawall. Cherise has insightful discussions to find out what you need to know about various building products: Clopay, a garage door manufacturer, GAF Energy, who combines solar roofing options through the national network of GAF-certified roofers.Cladiator, a manufacturer of str...
2023-06-282h 34Unstruct025: Seismic Design with Dr. S.K. GhoshWith over 200 published research papers and over 50 seismic seminars to his name, Dr. Satyendra K. Ghosh is an expert in seismic design. Dr. Ghosh has a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a master’s and doctorate degree in Structural Engineering. He is also the founder of S.K. Ghosh Associates, LLC, who focuses on code development and implementation. Dr. Ghosh has traveled the world, investigating the effects of earthquakes on structures. This episode digs into new code updates in ASCE 7-22, lessons learned from the Turkey earthquake, earthquake predictability and seismic design software use.If you e...
2023-05-3051 minUnstruct024: (W)rapper with Tyler Holke, PE, SEHow is structural safety ensured during construction? Contractors and erectors are great at their jobs but sometimes complex structures need additional engineering support during construction. While this temporary condition is typically outside the scope of the engineer of record’s work as they are designing for the final built condition, it does not mean that engineering support is not required during this phase.Enter Tyler Holke, PE, SE and Hassett Engineering, erection engineers that focus on the temporary support of structural elements during construction. This episode focuses on (W)rapper which is a 235’ tall steel framed building compris...
2023-05-1639 minUnstruct023: Ascent Tower with Alejandro Fernandez, LEED Green AssociateAscent Tower in Milwaukee, WI was completed in 2022 and is currently the tallest mass timber structure in the world. It is 25 stories (284ft) tall and comprised of cross laminated timber floor systems and glulam columns and beams throughout with cast in place concrete at the lower levels. In many areas, the timber structural elements are exposed, creating the architecture of the space as well.Alejandro Fernandez is a Senior Associate with Thornton Tomasetti in Chicago, IL and is a structural engineer and architect and one of the lead structural engineers for Ascent Tower. Alejandro grew up in Mad...
2023-05-0943 minUnstruct022: AI in Architecture and Engineering with Kat StevensArtificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging at a fast pace and beginning to integrate into many facets of our day to day lives. Architecture and engineering are no exception. Kat Stevens is a Masters in Architecture student at the University of Westminster in London, England and is immersed in the beginning stages of AI integration into Architecture. She was first introduced to this design tool while working as a Junior BIM Architect at Zaha Hadid Architects. By using AI to generate schematic level, conceptual building sketches, ideas are able to be transferred from a client’s imagination to sketch...
2023-05-0241 minUnstruct021: Unum with Bryan Starr, PE, SEExterior public art sculptures are creative, unique and typically organic in nature, making their structural design both complex and intriguing. While quite different from building design, sculpture structural design has its own set of challenges and unique solutions. Bryan Starr, PE, SE with Tarantino Engineering Consultants is an expert in the niche field of sculptural structural design. Tarantino Engineering Consultants based in Maryland, but Bryan works remotely from Boise, Idaho. Most people that meet Bryan are not surprised that he is an engineer. Born with an obsessive attention to detail, he loves solving problems to help others succee...
2023-04-1842 minUnstruct020: Mentorship Program with Luke NicholsLuke Nichols is a sophomore Civil Engineering student at South Dakota State University. In the fall of 2021, Luke and I were paired as part of a mentorship program at South Dakota State University, my alma mater. In this episode, we take a break from a specific building and focus on the importance of mentorships. Luke currently leads the mentorship program at SDSU and through our mentorship relationship over the last two years, we have both found conversations about what students are looking for and what employers are looking for mutually beneficial. And we think other people can find...
2023-04-1159 minUnstruct019: Residential Temporary Shoring with Natalie Regan, PE, SEWhat does it mean to be a good neighbor? Dense neighborhoods sometime require special precautions for new structures. In many urban areas, with land being a scarce commodity, there can sometimes be less than four feet between structures, with some foundations installed right up to the property line. This close proximity many times means that structures are influencing one another and neighboring structures need to be considered when designing or altering existing foundations. Natalie Regan, PE, SE is the Founder and Owner of NLP Concepts, LLC located in Chicago, IL. NLP is Chicago’s leading residential shoring design s...
2023-03-2834 minUnstruct018: Waste Wood Canopy with Olga Popovic Larsen and Jens LarsenReciprocal framing creates a grid-like patterned structure, relying on a system for load transfer instead of single element-to-element load transfer. While visually pleasing, the analysis of this type of system can be somewhat complex. However, with the advancement of parametric design tools coupled with the sustainability benefits of this type of system, it becomes easier to design and is a good fit for material reuse. Dr. Olga Popovic Larsen, MSc, Architect MAA is a structural engineer, architect and Professor of Structures in Architecture at The Royal Danish Academy in Copenhagen, Denmark and expert and published author in Reci...
2023-03-2135 minUnstruct017: Urban Sequoia with Mark Sarkisian, PE, SEWhat if buildings could act like trees? The building sector generates nearly 40 percent of all global carbon emissions. An Urban Sequoia designed building could reduce upfront embodied carbon by 70 percent and over the building’s 100-year lifespan, could absorb more than 300 percent of the amount of carbon emitted during its construction and operation. In this episode, I talk with Mark Sarkisian, PE, SE a Partner with SOM in San Francisco, CA. Mark holds 14 US and international patents for high-performance seismic structural mechanisms. In 2021, he was elected as a member of the prestigious National Academy of Engineering, distinguished for hi...
2023-03-1450 minUnstruct016: Cultivating Your EnergyYou are the energy you bring to the room. To keep good clients, they have to want to actually work with you. Technical competency is a minimum benchmark; a great working relationship centered on trust and great communication are what clients are ultimately looking for. While energy can be perceived instantly, it takes many intentional steps to be cultivated. In this solo episode we touch on how you can tangibly cultivate the energy you bring by knowing when to say no or yes, creating margins, establishing internal deadlines and being clear with boundaries. We also get into dreaming and risk...
2023-02-2822 minUnstruct015: Future World Vision with Kelly Price, EIIt is anticipated by 2070, our world’s largest cities could top 50 million people. Today’s largest city is around 8.5 million people. How will engineers accommodate a population so large, while preserving the city’s historic character, conserving natural resources, promoting accessible green space, and supporting a diverse array of lifestyles and economies? Future World Vision (FWV) is an initiative spearheaded by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), to understand the drivers of change as we design for the future. According to David Odeh, FWV Ambassador, “The leaders of the future will be those who understand the dynamic envir...
2023-02-2138 minUnstruct014: River Run Bamcore Project with Nich Allan, PEIn this episode, I talk with Nich Allan, Director, QC and Product Development at Bamcore about the River Run Townhomes project, located in Utah. Nich is a Professional Engineer and has been the Director of Product Development for BamCore since 2017.BamCore wall systems address four main concerns of the built environment: carbon, cost, labor and time. By using timber bamboo to create wall panels, carbon and cost are reduced and labor and time are saved. A bamboo culm can grow up to three feet per day and cutting it actually stimulates regrowth. Also, bamboo can also sequester carb...
2023-02-1449 minUnstruct013: Habitat for Humanity Helix Project with Luke Pinkerton, PEHabitat for Humanity is a nonprofit company with projects in more than 70 countries and has helped more than 39 million people improve their living conditions since 1976. Habitat works together with families, local communities, volunteers and partners so that more people are able to live in affordable and safe homes. When a local Habitat for Humanity project surfaced in Grand Rapids, MI, Helix Micro Steel was happy to help their neighbors. With building requirements including resilience, low maintenance, ease of construction and energy efficiency, NRMCA and Habitat for Humanity collaborated with Helix Micro Steel and found their Micro Rebar solution to be...
2023-02-0749 minUnstruct012: Richmond Olympic Oval with Paul Fast, PEEpisode 012: Richmond Olympic Oval with Paul Fast, PEAs the founder of Fast + Epp, Paul has emerged a leader in architecturally exposed structures and is recognized for his unconventional use of materials, including hybrids of timber, concrete and steel. To this note, the Richmond Olympic Oval was constructed for the 2010 Olympic speed skating events. This structure capitalizes on Fast + Epp’s ability to push the design envelope and create unique and visually pleasing spaces. This structure includes free spanning timber and steel hybrid arches with intermediate “wave” panels spanning between the arches. The “wave” panels are constructed with 2x4’s, re...
2023-01-3147 minUnstruct011: Below Grade with Kari Sebern, PE011: Below Grade with Kari Sebern, PEWhat’s really going on below the ground level of buildings? What supports the things that we see above the ground? Who is responsible for this support? These are all questions that come up from time to time on projects so I thought I’d take a little time to do some metaphoric excavation into what happens below grade on construction projects. After all, this work is typically only exposed for a short period of time, if even at all, and then gets buried into the abyss. I hope you learn something...
2022-12-2009 minUnstruct010: Eagle Nest with Ray Hooft, PEEpisode 010: Eagle Nest with Ray Hooft, PEHow do you make a home a nest? In this episode, I sit down with Ray Hooft, PE who is a Senior Project Engineer at Simplengi Engineering in Berkeley, CA. We talk about the Eagle Nest project which is located in Temecula, CA. With two wish bone shaped wings, one of which cantilevers 26 feet from the ground below, Ray and the rest of the design team were able to create an original piece of art that resembles a nest, complete with the “cherry on top”: nest-textured pieces that will be install...
2022-12-1340 minUnstruct009: Broadgate - Exchange House with Bill Baker, PE, SE009: Broadgate - Exchange House with Bill Baker, PE, SEGet ready for a real treat! A new engineer, a seasoned veteran, or someone outside of the industry altogether, there’s incredible insight in this episode! As the lead structural engineer for the tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa, Bill Baker is a world-renowned structural engineer with projects sprinkled in many prominent skylines across the globe. Bill is a Consulting Partner with SOM in their Chicago office and has received honorary doctorates from four well-known universities and has been honored with many prestigious awards including the...
2022-12-0642 minUnstruct008: Midseason Recap with Kari Sebern, PETime for a midseason recap! In this episode, we take a little time to look back at what we’ve learned so far and also a little peek into what’s coming up in the future. Also, listen in for the theme song for structural engineers and Unstruct. If you enjoy this show and want more content like this, visit gablmedia.com
2022-11-1516 minUnstruct007: Amazon Spheres Understory with Denis BlountI talk with Denis Blount in this episode about the Amazon Spheres Understory, located in Seattle, WA. Understory is a separate studio/exhibition space located in the ground level of the Amazon Spheres, which, as the name implies, is a series of spherical buildings framed out of steel and clad with glass. The Amazon Spheres opened in January 2018, serves as a collaborative workspace for Amazon employees and is filled with over 40,000 plants. The building focuses on biophilic design, art, technology, engineering and design. Understory presented several acoustical challenges that Denis and his team needed to solve, including a ci...
2022-11-0838 minUnstruct006: Collaboration with Chad Mitchell, PE, SEI recently talked with Chad Mitchell, PE, SE who is an Associate with S.A. Miro in Denver, CO. Instead of focusing on a particular building, we took some time out and talked about collaboration within the structural engineering community and ways that we can support one another. As a past president of the Structural Engineers Association of Colorado (SEAC), Chad shares a wealth of knowledge on how involvement with professional organizations can have a real and immediate effect on advancing the profession. As a group of volunteers, SEAC has developed documents regarding wind loads and snow loads that hav...
2022-11-0136 minUnstruct005: Sand Dune with Richard Wilson, PEIn this episode, I sit down with Richard Wilson, PE, the Founder of Wilson Structural in Sarasota, FL. Wilson is the Engineer of Record for the Sand Dune project – a single family residence located on Lido Key on Gulf Coast of Florida. This is a three story with roof top deck structure created out of concrete. The sides of this yacht inspired structure consists of swooping concrete arches which support the building against gravity and lateral loads. The home consists of 8,500 GSF conditioned space, 3,000 GSF garage space, and 1600 GSF exterior deck space. It really is a one of a ki...
2022-10-2529 minUnstruct004: One River North with Austin Reese, PEAustin Reese, PE is a Senior Project Engineer with Jirsa Hedrick in Denver, CO and always up for an adventure. He has spent much of his last few years working on the One River North project, a showpiece building that is currently under construction in Denver’s River North neighborhood and slated for completion in late 2023. This building will include three stories of below grade parking and 16 stories of above grade, luxury residences, with an open air, 10 story tall, canyon through the center of the building. The exterior will almost appear as if the exterior hardscapes are cracked open, re...
2022-10-1847 minUnstruct003: High Park with Chris O'Hara, PEChristopher, O’Hara, PE is the founding principal of Studio NYL, headquartered in Denver, CO. Studio NYL focuses on incorporating structural and façade design in unique, award-winning buildings around the world. In this episode, Chris gives structural insight into the High Park Project, located in Monterrey, Mexico. This building is four stories below grade and 10 above grade and consists primarily of steel. Faced with 60 foot spans but limited by a 14” maximum floor plate thickness, Chris and his team came up with innovative design ideas including full story trusses and a series of strategic cantilevers. Chris...
2022-10-1146 minUnstruct002: Meow Wolf Convergence Station with Peter Kelly, PE + Michael Olsen, PEIn this episode, we will dive into the design and construction of Meow Wolf, also known as Convergence Station, located in Denver, CO. This building was constructed in a confined space between two major elevated highways and an off ramp. This created a loose pie shaped footprint with only 10 feet of clearance between the road and building in some locations. Meow Wolf is an art and entertainment company that began in Sante Fe, NM and recently expanded to Denver, CO. Meow Wolf Denver is imagination coming to life with many elaborate, immersive, multi-story exhibits inside. The structure itself is...
2022-10-0442 minUnstruct001: Krause Gateway Center with Thomas Reynolds, PEThis episode explores the design and construction of the Krause Gateway Center in Des Moines, IA. Thomas Reynolds, PE, Senior Associate with Silman Associates in New York, NY sits down to discuss design of this 160,000 GSF, six story, steel framed structure with offset floor plates and extreme cantilevers. Thomas has 20 years of structural design experience and enjoys spending time near water with his wife and kids when he is not designing complex, non-rectilinear building structures. Is he left handed or right handed? You’ll have to listen to find out. 😊If you enjoy this show and want more...
2022-09-2748 minUnstructUnstructStructural Engineering is a profession that studies and applies the laws of math and physics to predict building behavior and design the “bones” of man-made structures. The language of structural engineering can seem overwhelming for non-engineers, but this podcast will change that. Fluent in steel, concrete masonry and timber design, Kari Sebern, P.E. simplifies major concepts of structural design, both enlightening non-engineers about structural design and inspiring experienced engineers to look at things differently. Join Kari and fellow industry leading engineers as they dissect the structural design of buildings. From within your walls, they'll tell the story behind thei...
2022-08-2903 min
The Unboxing ProjectUP Interlude - Childlike Joy vs. Childish WaysWelcome to the FIRST UP Interlude! These monologues will be taking a visit to the deep recesses of my thoughts. Get ready to exercise your brain! :) And I'd love to hear your thoughts on these topics too: kari@vector-collab.com
2022-01-1812 minThe Unboxing ProjectMonica Wilson"A strong work ethic, integrity and a curious mind can take you far." This is the ingrained mindset of Monica Wilson. She is an environmental scientist, biophilic, and runway model. As a digital nomad herself, she has clients all around the world that seek her out to create spaces that are environmentally conscious and invite nature indoors. She is passionate about the ways in which cities are developed, technology and improved environments and how these things can change one's life trajectory. She holds a degree in environmental science and sustainability from the University of Virginia. She was exposed to the ef...
2021-12-2344 minThe Unboxing ProjectJarrett HardyJarrett is an architect specializing in facade design. Essentially, he explores parametric and free form design and frequently finds himself pushing the edge on innovation in an effort to create beautiful, creative, work of art buildings. Violent geometry is his playground. As a person deeply rooted to the earth and nature, Jarrett is intrigued by complex patterns found in nature and frequently uses these as inspiration in his design work. He is a people connector and loves enhancing lives through design. He has his own podcast, The All Nighter where he and his co-hosts explore all things architectural and educa...
2021-12-1351 minThe Unboxing ProjectHolly ElbertHolly is a licensed mechanical engineer specializing in building design and a business partner with BBS Architects l Engineers. She balances business ownership with engineering design and several hobbies including bicycling, music, smoking meats and home remodeling projects. Co-ops, internships and electives helped her hone in on her passions and favorite path in mechanical engineering. No two days are the same which keeps things challenging and interesting. Holly loves interacting with end users and sharing her expertise so that they can do their jobs better. Listen to Holly's insight on how business ownership is an exercise in wearing many hats...
2021-12-0752 min
EntreArchitect Podcast with Mark R. LePageEA414: Kari Sebern – The Secret to Integrating Your Life with Firm and FamilyThe Secret to Integrating Your Life with Firm and Family
Where art and science merge in the company of practical dreamers, that's where you'll nd Kari Sebern.
Kari, P.E., is the founder and principal of Vector Collaborative. She is most fulfilled when helping art and science merge in the company of practical dreamers. With 17 years of commercial experience, Kari thrives when collaboratively arriving at solutions that are cost-effective, practical, innovative, and technically sound.
Kari founded Vector Collaborative, formerly called s-cube, as an opportunity to provide local structural engineering support central and western...
2021-10-1237 minThe Unboxing ProjectAaron GranquistAaron is a people person. At one point he was the spokesman for media for the Iowa Section of ASCE and pulled it off like a seasoned news reporter. He is engaging and driven to propel to the next level, always. While at the University of Iowa, Aaron was a division one football athlete, had a job, and earned bachelor degrees in Mathematics and Civil Engineering. He later went on to get his MBA from the University of Iowa. The grit developed during this time serves Aaron to this day. He is always striving to grow and challenge himself. He curr...
2021-08-2051 minThe Unboxing ProjectJennifer LynJennifer Lyn is a successful Indie Blues-Rock musician and structural engineer. Her band, Jennifer Lyn and Groove Revival is just getting ready to release their third album, Nothing Holding Me Down. As if writing, recording and producing a new album isn't a big enough undertaking, she is also finishing up the spring semester as the Department Chair of Geomatics, Engineering and Mathematics and Associate Professor of Engineering at Bismark State College. Oh and she also coaches soccer. Jen has a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and a master's degree in civil-structural engineering and a master's degree in fire protection engi...
2021-05-2842 minThe Unboxing ProjectSidney MaySidney May lives in color. We met at a conference several years ago and bonded over our cute shoes. In an engineering fashion sea of grey, we both see and live in color. No polos or khakis for us. Sidney is a published author, instructor, entrepreneur, engineer and visual artist. She has bravely crafted a life that is unique and authentic to her. She is a fervent learner, constantly curious and always seeking out different and creative things in all aspects of her life. Asphalt and art are two of her main passions. Enjoy this conversation!https://www.sidn...
2021-05-1341 minThe Unboxing ProjectKelly AltesKelly is a structural engineer and one of the best relationship curators that I have ever met. She values her clients as individuals and has found a way to connect with them in a very meaningful way. She has worked at the same company since college graduation but her role has changed drastically throughout the years, largely in part to her willingness to take on new risks and challenges. Listen as Kelly talks healthy competition, building a team and connecting with clients. #theunboxingproject #stem #structuralengineer #imegcorp
2021-04-2248 minThe Unboxing ProjectAaron SvennesWhile earning his BS in Computer Science, Aaron started his career as a web developer. He currently works for the State of Minnesota on a website that receives tens of thousands of hits every month. If something happens with that site, he hears about it instantly. But even more important, are his roles as a father and husband. He firmly believes that the lasting legacy that he is instilling in his kids is far more important than any career contribution. Also, he is my brother so I hope you enjoy our humorous (to us) family dynamics.#theunboxingproject #gojack...
2021-02-0456 minThe Unboxing ProjectEva BordenEva started her career as an actuary and has evolved into the Vice President of Behavioral Health at Evernorth, a subsidiary of Cigna Healthcare. She leads a team of 1500 people towards a common goal, mostly from her home office in Iowa. She has lived in Iowa and worked remotely for the Connecticut based company for over a decade, all while climbing the corporate ladder of a large corporation. You will see that she is very passionate about math and curious about learning. Also, a side note, she summited four Colorado 14ers (mountain peaks over 14,000 feet) in one day last sum...
2021-01-2959 minThe Unboxing ProjectDr. Caroline Boehnke-BeckerCaroline is a driven achiever with two demanding and accomplished careers. She is brave and has forged a path that is uniquely true to her but looks unlike anyone else's. She has been passionate about helping people since she was a little girl and is constantly curious. She is always learning something new and is happy to share her expertise regarding faith and medicine. Pastor Caroline's perspective regarding God and faith always helps me to see things in a different way and unlocks new ideas in my own mind. Enjoy this talk about things close to the heart!#th...
2021-01-2133 minThe Unboxing ProjectHope Trory"My success is my client's my success. And my client's success is society's success." Hope has a vested interest in each of her clients and ultimately, a vested interest in society as a whole. She has been passionate about architecture since a young age and figured out a way to craft a career perfect for her. She earned a degree in architecture from Cornell University, worked in private practice while also doing social media work on the side and eventually merged the two together by providing online marketing support for architectural companies. Her unique skill set makes her a real...
2021-01-1442 minThe Unboxing ProjectKiersten HathawayKiersten is a goal oriented and driven Ironman triathlete and mechanical engineer. In 2013 she started showing signs of Lyme Disease which turned out to be her greatest life challenge. She is overcoming this challenge, persevering and considers it her mission to spread awareness. Talk about inspiring. Learn more at www.texaslymealliance.net and www.ilads.org#stem #theunboxingproject #lymediseaseawareness
2021-01-0734 minThe Unboxing ProjectDimitrius LynchDimitrius is a humble visionary. His personal mission includes creating an equitable world through design. He creatively implements his mission as Founder and Principal of an architectural firm, Lynes, and by hosting the Spaces Podcast which dives into conversations pertaining to the spaces in which we inhabit. He is also the Chief Creative Officer of Gabl Media which is a platform for a variety of content creating entities within the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) sector. Dimitrius is flipping the script on industry norms and using his voice for change and a more informed general public when it comes to a...
2020-10-221h 13The Unboxing ProjectDr. Nadim WehbeDr. Wehbe wins the award for the most influential professor of my college career. He expertly integrates real world experience into his instruction. He is able to take very complex engineering concepts and deliver them in clear, concise, and engaging ways. He takes a vested interest in each of his students and genuinely believes in them. It was so much fun to sit down with him, almost 20 years later, and see that he hasn't changed one bit. Enjoy this conversation and get ready for some unexpectedness too! #theunboxingprojectwww.theunboxingproject.com
2020-10-1529 minThe Unboxing ProjectMarsia Geldert-MurpheyMarsia found her passion for engineering at an early age when she asked her parents to take her to a public meeting to learn more about water quality implications imposed by a local gold mine. She is a people person with many speaking engagements to her credit including testifying to Congress on behalf of small businesses. Marsia is a true advocate for the engineering industry and the youngest generation of engineers as she serves on multiple boards and committees of professional organizations and college advisory panels. I met Marsia several years ago at a conference where she was speaking...
2020-10-0834 minThe Unboxing ProjectEmily BlockEmily moved from Panora, IA to New York City at the beginning of a global pandemic to start her career as a Neonatal Physician Assistant in a NICU. She is a risk taker and an adventure seeker. It has been so fun to see her grow up from a babysitter for my kids to a healthcare professional, establishing herself in her field of expertise. She also has an artistic side and is always in the middle of a project. Enjoy this conversation! #theunboxingproject
2020-10-0125 minThe Unboxing ProjectRai TokuhisaRai is a fusion of intuition and logical implementation. Their passion for the environment, the hydrologic cycle and wanting to help people led them to the field of civil engineering. Rai is also a taekwondo instructor, volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters and a karaoke jockey. Rai is one of the bravest people I know. And also a deep thinker and unique in the fact that they are able to zoom out and think of the big picture and global impact. I can't help but think that this characteristic is a major asset and deeply appreciated by Rai's clients. Enjoy...
2020-09-2440 minThe Unboxing ProjectKate ArnestKate is a licensed architect and brings a wide range of experience to her projects. She has lived in Rome, California, Colorado and now back to Iowa. She has taken pieces of aesthetic, experience and style from each of these places. Kate is also very passionate about mentoring to students and serves on the board of direction for the Professional Women in Building, Des Moines as the Scholarship Chair. When I think of Kate, I think of a very optimistic, big idea, free spirit architect that is driven to give her clients a space that fully reflects who they are...
2020-09-1717 minThe Unboxing ProjectDr. Andy McCoyAndy is a national expert in fluid mechanics and computational modeling pertaining to surface water. He also has a social media presence under the hashtag #fluidmechanicsinthewild. Andy is the co-founder of BTC200, which is a non-profit organization that brings awareness to human trafficking issues and raises funds for victim restoration. What originally started as an annual bike ride from Des Moines to Okoboji, IA has now grown into multiple events in multiple states, all with the same mission of breaking the cycle of human trafficking. Super smart and passionate about making the world a better place. That's how I woul...
2020-09-1025 minThe Unboxing ProjectDr. KN GunalanKancheepuram Gunalan (Guna) grew up in India, met the love of his life, Duru, moved to Texas to work on his PhD and stayed in the US. He is the President of an international society of 150,000 members (ASCE) but you may not guess it at first encounter. He is approachable, personable and also very humorous. Ethics, the future of the civil engineering profession and his family top his list of priorities. You will have to wait until the end of the interview to find out his go-to karaoke song.www.theunboxingproject.com
2020-09-0334 minThe Unboxing ProjectIntro to The Unboxing ProjectNow that we are four episodes in, I figured it was time to actually introduce this as a podcast! I'm so glad you are here. www.theunboxingproject.com
2020-09-0303 minThe Unboxing ProjectAvery BangAvery Bang connects people, literally and figuratively. She has built an organization that has connected over 1.2 million rural people around the globe to essential services such as healthcare, education and job opportunities by building pedestrian bridges over waterways that would be otherwise impassible during wet seasons. I think this makes her a full-fledged World Changer too.
2020-08-2740 minThe Unboxing ProjectElizabeth RuedasLiz is a trailblazer. She is getting ready to serve on the board of direction for the most widely respected civil engineering professional organization in the world. She is on an international committee that is taking a deep dive into what our world will look like in the future and how engineers can best prepare for the needs of that world. She also has a YouTube channel where she gives hair and make up advice. She's unexpected and a lot of fun to spend time with. See for yourself!
2020-08-2027 minThe Unboxing ProjectJennifer Svennes"Well roundedness is not only important but fulfilling." Listen as Jennifer describes ways that she actively engages a wide range of interests including water/waste water engineering, modern dancing and playing the french horn.
2020-08-1324 minThe Unboxing ProjectRichard FernandezRichard and I met at a conference a few years ago and instantly bonded over our interests in engineering, entrepreneurship and karaoke. He's a very accomplished civil engineer who advocates for diversity, sustainability and legislative action supporting infrastructure. He's also a lot of fun.
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