Engineering Greatness – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, Katey O'Quinn, a civil engineer at the Bureau of Reclamation, teams up with Michael Paul, principal structural engineer at Larsen & Landis and president of the American Concrete Institute, to share their career experiences. They discuss the pivotal role of mentorship and ACI committees in shaping their paths, with Katey spotlighting the ACI Foundation Fellowship that supported her research. Together, they underscore the importance of local ACI chapters and the industry's growing emphasis on low-carbon concrete.

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Engineering Greatness is produced by Association Briefings. 

In this episode, Linfei Li, Ph.D., assistant research professor of the Advanced Structures and Composites Center at the University of Maine, co-hosts with Dr. Xijun Shi, assistant professor in the Ingram School of Engineering at Texas State University. Join them as they discuss their journey from students to professionals in civil engineering, highlighting the vital roles of hard work, resilience, and networking. They delve into their research on concrete materials, stressing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. Plus, they share insights on maintaining personal relationships and work-life balance to prevent burnout. 

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In episode 11, we give the hosting reins to Jonathan Lyle, Project Superintendent for McCarthy Building Companies, and Keila Lombardozzi, Superintendent for DPR Construction. Join them as they talk about their journey into construction management, how ACI shaped their passion for the concrete industry, the importance of student competitions, and making connections for career growth.

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In episode 10, we give the hosting reins to Faraj Shahrstan, Bridge Engineer Associate for Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., and Matthew Allen, Structural EIT at Dillon Consulting Limited. Join them as they talk about what drew them to civil engineering, the importance of student competitions, their career journeys, engineering in Canada, and the importance of being involved in organizations like ACI.

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In episode 9, we give the hosting reins to Erika Mae Buela, chairperson for ACI's Council of Student Leaders, and Jade Allyson Pelayo, civil engineering student, Funvel Group Limited. Join them as they talk about what got them started in civil engineering, how to choose the right specialization, their passion for the profession, and the importance of being involved in organizations like ACI.

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In episode 8, we give the hosting reins to Jesus Gonzalez, research engineer at Fortera, and Yogiraj Sargam, PhD, director of research at CarbonCure Technologies. Join them as they talk about their civil engineering career paths, particularly in the concrete industry, their moves to the United States, ongoing lab work, skills in being a successful researcher, and getting involved with ACI.

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In episode 7, we give the hosting reins to Heather Todak, senior associate at Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., and  Marisol Tsui-Chang, PE, senior project engineer at Olson Engineering, Inc. Join them as they talk about their civil engineering career paths, their industry influences and challenges, and getting involved with ACI. 

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In episode 6, we give the hosting reins to Tyler Olfers, construction materials department manager at ECS Southwest, and Hunter Garrison, laboratory manager at Ninyo & Moore. Join them as they talk about what led them to the concrete industry, their career paths, the importance of mentorship, and getting involved in ACI and the industry.

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In episode 5, we give the hosting reins to Colin Rueb, structural engineer at Raths, Raths, & Johnson, and Patrick Barnhouse, manager, Concrete Materials Laboratories at American Engineering Testing, Inc. Join them as they talk about their career paths, getting involved in the industry, and advice to other young professionals in the concrete profession.

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In episode 4, we give the hosting reins to Jovan Tatar, Associate Professor at the University of Delaware, and Robert Thomas, Assistant Professor at Clarkson University. Join them as they talk about their career paths in academia, their accomplishments, and their ongoing research.

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Engineering Greatness is produced by Association Briefings.