The Engineering our Future Empowering Engineers to Become Leaders Podcast

📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/041 Big thank you to the podcast partners for making this episode possible PPI: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PPI2Pass Policygenius: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Policygeniuslife Skillshare: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Skillshare When I first move to the US to attend South Dakota State University, I really did not know anything about college. As an international student, I was lost and confused to all the new things that were expected of me. At that time, I did not find many resources to navigate college and it definitively took me a couple of semesters to get into a rhythm (I got a 2.4 GPA my first semester). I hope this episode helps all the students out there. Episodes like this are what get me the most excited because they are the ones I wish I had when I was in school. Justin shares a lot of great insights and has been helping a lot of students through his podcast and his company. Justin is the Founder of Declassified College, a media company helping students navigate their way through college. He is also the host of the iTunes Top 10 podcast Declassified College, where he unlocks cheat codes to thriving in college in bite-sized episodes. Justin has grown his podcast through his LinkedIn and TikTok content (@declassifiedcollege) where he gets a combined 7+M views each month. What you will learn in this episode 00:00 Intro 06:44 What are some mistakes students make when transitioning into their first job 10:07 What can students do to better prepare for their first job 14:50 How can students and young engineers make social media work for them 20:41 Which social media platforms should students use to network 24:15 How can engineers leverage LinkedIn to grow their professional network 28:59 What is the ultimate cheat code for students to find their first job 40:34 Outro Music by Jack Winders Intro: Midwest Folks Outro: Southern Skies Website: https://www.jackwinders.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusic Follow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcg Connect with me Sign up to my weekly email newsletter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Newsletter My website & blog // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com Instagram // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Instagram Twitter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Twitter LinkedIn // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/LinkedIn Facebook // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Facebook YouTube // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/YouTube --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message

📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/040 Big thank you to the podcast partners for making this episode possible PPI: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PPI2Pass Policygenius: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/policygeniuslife Skillshare: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Skillshare Callie and I just celebrated four years of marriage. We have had a lot of ups and downs over these past four years, and we wanted to celebrate by recording an episode together. We both are very organized people that like to have a lot of rules about how we operate which has made for some interesting conversations in the past. We do a lot of planning each week at our weekly “Porch Talk” meeting so we can properly get everything done each week. Despite all of this, there are still a lot of things we need to work on, but we strive to communicate and continually learn what works for us as a couple and family. In this episode, we also talk about Callie’s journey of becoming a mother after finishing undergrad, becoming a PhD student, and pivoting multiple times to now be a working mother that is devoted to her family. I really enjoyed recording this episode (despite all the retakes because we could not contain our laughter) and hope you got some value from our story. What you will learn in this episode How Callie and I plan our week Callie’s journey from mother to PhD student to work-from-home mom The importance of setting boundaries and finding meaning in what we do Why women can be devoted to family and work The importance of communication with your significant other Music by Jack Winders Intro: Midwest Folks Outro: Southern Skies Website: https://www.jackwinders.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusic Follow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcg Connect with me Sign up to my weekly email newsletter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Newsletter My website & blog // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com Instagram // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Instagram Twitter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Twitter LinkedIn // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/LinkedIn Facebook // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Facebook YouTube // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/YouTube --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message

📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/039 Big thank you to the podcast partners for making this episode possible PPI: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PPI2Pass Audible: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Audible Skillshare: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Skillshare I just want to begin this post by saying that no matter what the outcome of the exam, you are still a great engineer. I have been stressing over this exam for years leading to the actual exam (and a lot more the months and weeks before) but the reality is that no matter the outcome, I will still work as an engineer. I know of many people who have not pass their first try and they are still great engineers. Don’t stress about it. I am planning to release a few more podcast episodes about this topic in the future but this one is just a broad overview about my experience preparing and taking the PE exam. It was definitively not an easy exam but if you prepare the right way, you will set yourself up for success. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions you have about the exam. What you will learn in this episode What I did to study for the PE exam Advice on what to do before the exam Preparation for the day before the exam Tips on taking the exam Resources Civil Engineering Reference Manual Structural Engineering Reference Manual PPI Courses for the PE exam PE Structural Notes Music by Jack Winders Intro: Midwest Folks Outro: Southern Skies Website: https://www.jackwinders.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusic Follow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcg Connect with me Sign up to my weekly email newsletter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Newsletter My website & blog // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com Instagram // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Instagram Twitter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Twitter LinkedIn // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/LinkedIn Facebook // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Facebook YouTube // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/YouTube --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message

📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/038 Big thank you to the podcast partners for making this episode possible PPI: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PPI2Pass Audible: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Audible Skillshare: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Skillshare Dr. Lantsoght graduated with a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Brussels, Belgium) in 2008. She later earned a Master's degree in Structural Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta, Georgia, USA) in 2009 and the title of Doctor in Structural Engineering from Technische Universiteit Delft (Delft, the Netherlands) in 2013. In the academic field, Dr. Lantsoght is a full professor at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Quito, Ecuador) and a tenured assistant professor at Technische Universiteit Delft (Delft, Netherlands). In addition, she is the editor and main author of the PhD Talk blog, co-host of the PhD Talk podcast, and author of several advice books for PhD candidates. What you will learn in this episode What to consider before going to graduate school The difference between a masters and PhD program Dr. Lantsoght experience as an international student doing a PhD program in the US The difference of research and culture between the US, Netherlands, and Ecuador The tools she uses to keep her life in order What strategies she use to boost productivity as a professor and researcher Resources Four Reasons you SHOULD Go to Graduate School The Masters vs Experience Discussion with Iasmin Rosa Four Reasons you SHOULD NOT Go To Graduate School Rate and Review the Show on Apple podcast If you don’t have Apple Podcast and would like to share your feedback (It will be added to the website for others to hear how much you like the podcast), please email me at hi@luisfelipeduque.com Music by Jack Winders Intro: Midwest Folks Outro: Southern Skies Website: https://www.jackwinders.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusic Follow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcg Connect with me Sign up to my weekly email newsletter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Newsletter My website & blog // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com Instagram // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Instagram Twitter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Twitter LinkedIn // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/LinkedIn Facebook // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Facebook YouTube // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/YouTube --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message

 📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/037 Big thank you to the podcast partners for making this episode possible PPI: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PPI2Pass Audible: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Audible Skillshare: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Skillshare Being an engineer goes way beyond the fact that we do design work during the day. I want to start expanding into areas of our life that we are not really been exposed early on in our careers. Personally, I enjoy talking about finances and our guest today has a lot of great insight into this topic. We discuss some of the reasons it is so hard to talk about money and especially when we make money mistakes. He has worked with many people guiding them and helping them take control over their finance. This episode was a lot of fun to record and I hope you enjoy it. Nicolai Oliden is a Roadway Project Engineer and Office Manager at Ethos Engineering in Tempe, Arizona. Ethos is a civil, structural, and geotechnical firm. He graduated from Arizona State University in 2008. In addition to his work at Ethos, Nicolai started his own leadership development company, EngineeringYOU, where he helps people develop their self-discipline and leadership in order to thrive at work and home. He gives presentations across the country, leads personal development groups, and is also a Financial Coach. You can find him at the engineeringyou.org website and various social media platforms. What you will learn in this episode The importance of a budget Where is the best place to save your emergency fund The step-by-step process to get your finances under control How Nicolai paid off $140k in debt and now has made over $1M as a Civil Engineer Connect with Nicolai Instagram Website LinkedIn Music by Jack Winders Intro: Midwest Folks Outro: Southern Skies Website: https://www.jackwinders.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusic Follow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcg Connect with me Sign up to my weekly email newsletter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Newsletter My website & blog // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com Instagram // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Instagram Twitter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Twitter LinkedIn // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/LinkedIn Facebook // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Facebook YouTube // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/YouTube --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message

📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/036 Big thank you to the podcast partners for making this episode possible PPI: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PPI2Pass Audible: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Audible Skillshare: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Skillshare A few months ago I had the opportunity to give a presentation at my alma mater South Dakota State University. When I was approached by the professor to give a presentation about risk taking and failure, I knew it was a great opportunity to share some of the many failures I had as a student. Failure is something we are scared to talk about but it is a very important topic in a culture that is constantly hiding the mistakes and promoting unrealistic expectations. As someone who is a minority and struggled to adapt to a new culture, I understand where this students are coming from and it was a pleasure to share this story. I know there is still of work that needs to be done to increase the representation of Hispanics in STEM and the stories of struggles and success are very important to show others that it is possible. What you will learn in this episode 🌉 What I do now as an engineer and volunteering 🌉 The psychology of taking risks 🌉 What I have learned from my failures 🌉 The importance of representation in engineering 🌉 The importance of putting yourself out there and network Music by Jack Winders Intro: Midwest Folks Outro: Southern Skies Website: https://www.jackwinders.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusic Follow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcg Connect with me Sign up to my weekly email newsletter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Newsletter My website & blog // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com Instagram // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Instagram Twitter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Twitter LinkedIn // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/LinkedIn Facebook // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Facebook YouTube // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/YouTube --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message

📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/035 Big thank you to the podcast partners for making this episode possible PPI: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PPI2Pass Audible: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Audible Skillshare: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Skillshare Have you ever wonder what it takes to create a career plan? Even if you are a student and don’t have everything figured out, the guest for this episode will help you find the answers you need to be successful in your career. Mark Herschberg is the author of The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. From tracking criminals and terrorists on the dark web to creating marketplaces and new authentication systems, Mark has spent his career launching and developing new ventures at startups and Fortune 500s and in academia. He helped to start the Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program, dubbed MIT’s “career success accelerator,” where he teaches annually. Music by Jack Winders Intro: Midwest Folks Outro: Southern Skies Website: https://www.jackwinders.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusic Follow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcg Connect with me Sign up to my weekly email newsletter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Newsletter My website & blog // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com Instagram // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Instagram Twitter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Twitter LinkedIn // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/LinkedIn Facebook // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Facebook YouTube // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/YouTube --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message

📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/034 Big thank you to the podcast partners for making this episode possible PPI: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PPI2Pass Audible: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Audible Skillshare: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Skillshare This week I talk to Stew and Lonnie about a very interesting topic in engineering. At RoadBotics, they are developing new technology using AI to analyze roads and determine any required repairs. The interesting part about their work is that all you need is a smartphone to conduct the inspection. Then the engineer, in this case Lonnie, can take that information and determine the areas that need repairs and be more informed on their decisions. This was a really fun episode with a lot of great things to learn in terms of new technology and what students should know about entering the profession in a profession that does not stop evolving. Music by Jack Winders Intro: Midwest Folks Outro: Southern Skies Website: https://www.jackwinders.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusic Follow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcg Connect with me Sign up to my weekly email newsletter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Newsletter My website & blog // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com Instagram // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Instagram Twitter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Twitter LinkedIn // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/LinkedIn Facebook // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Facebook YouTube // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/YouTube --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message

Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/033 Big thank you to the podcast partners for making this episode possible PPI: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PPI2Pass Audible: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Audible Skillshare: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Skillshare This week I talk to Lilian who is Plastics engineer. She co-hosts an amazing podcast called the L&S District where she helps international students in their journey to becoming an engineer. Her story is amazing and it was great connecting with her and talk about a lot of relatable challenges international students face when coming to the US. I hope you enjoy this episode even if you are not an international student, there is a lot of great information Lilian shares that applies to everyone. Music by Jack Winders Intro: Midwest Folks Outro: Southern Skies Website: https://www.jackwinders.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusic Follow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcg Connect with me Sign up to my weekly email newsletter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Newsletter My website & blog // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com Instagram // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Instagram Twitter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Twitter LinkedIn // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/LinkedIn Facebook // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Facebook YouTube // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/YouTube --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message

Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/032 Big thank you to the podcast partners for making this episode possible PPI: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PPI2Pass Audible: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Audible Skillshare: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Skillshare This week I talk to Mike Banasiak from Collins Engineers about underwater inspection for scour critical bridges. I had no idea this was an option for a career in civil engineering. Mike gives us a high level overview about what he does as a bridge inspector. We discuss the different challenges this type of inspection have such as visibility, additional certifications, and much more. He also shared some non-traditional career opportunities that students can pursue after graduation. In this episode you will learn 03:30 How underwater structures are inspected and maintained. 07:26 Finding a career that is outside of the traditional civil engineering fields. 12:00 What technologies are used to inspect underwater structures. 20:23 Inspection of bridges using drones research I conduced for my masters degree. 22:42 How important diving is to become a underwater inspector. 24:58 Certifications an underwater inspector needs to have. 29:00 Some of the most notable bridges that Mike has inspected. 32:18 Last thoughts on underwater inspection and lessons learned Music by Jack Winders Intro: Midwest Folks Outro: Southern Skies Website: https://www.jackwinders.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusic Follow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcg Connect with me Sign up to my weekly email newsletter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Newsletter My website & blog // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com Instagram // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Instagram Twitter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Twitter LinkedIn // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/LinkedIn Facebook // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Facebook YouTube // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/YouTube --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message

Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/031 Big thank you to the podcast partners for making this episode possible PPI: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PPI2Pass Audible: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Audible SkillShare: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/SkillShare We have spoken quite a bit about diversity and inclusion on this podcast. This episode with Catherine was really interesting because she is one of the founders of HeForSWE, an organization that empowers women through male involvement. She is a true example of someone that is passionate about diversity and inclusion through all the committees she is involved in as well as the experiences she has lived through. It was a pleasure talking to her and getting to know her mission and passion for a more diverse profession. Connect with Me 📧 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Newsletter 🌍 My website & blog // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com 📸 Instagram // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Instagram 🐦 Twitter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Twitter 🌉 LinkedIn // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/LinkedIn 📱 Facebook // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Facebook 🎥 YouTube // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/YouTube --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message

Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/030 Big thank you to the podcast partners for making this episode possible PPI: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PPI2Pass Audible: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Audible Skillshare: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Skillshare This podcast episode is the second and final of two parts from a sharing of a prior presentation by L. Robert "Larry" Smith, P.E., with permission. Split between two episodes, Larry will share a number of classic cases, such as the Citi Group Building (Part 1), the Ford Pinto case, and the GMC ignition case (both Part 2), by first fully discussing the engineering issues and then discussing the ethical questions. He will also present a local case based on an ethics complaint that was heard by the RI Board of Registration for Professional Engineers in open session (also Part 2). In this episode you will learn The importance of being an ethical engineer Why engineers should seek the welfare of society How important is to act ethically even if it is difficult The importance of careful design considerations Music by Jack Winders Intro: Midwest Folks Outro: Southern Skies Website: https://www.jackwinders.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusic Follow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcg Connect with me Sign up to my weekly email newsletter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Newsletter My website & blog // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com Instagram // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Instagram Twitter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Twitter LinkedIn // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/LinkedIn Facebook // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Facebook YouTube // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/YouTube --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message

Full show notes at: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/029 Big thank you to the podcast partners for making this episode possible PPI: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PPI2Pass Audible: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Audible Skillshare: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Skillshare This podcast episode is one of two parts from a sharing of a prior presentation by L. Robert "Larry" Smith, P.E., with permission. Split between two episodes, Larry will share a number of classic cases, such as the Citi Group Building (Part 1), the Ford Pinto case, and the GMC ignition case (both Part 2), by first fully discussing the engineering issues and then discussing the ethical questions. He will also present a local case based on an ethics complaint that was heard by the RI Board of Registration for Professional Engineers in open session (also Part 2). In this episode you will learn The importance of being an ethical engineer Why engineers should seek the welfare of society How important is to act ethically even if it is difficult The importance of careful design considerations Music by Jack Winders Intro: Midwest Folks Outro: Southern Skies Website: https://www.jackwinders.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusic Follow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcg Connect with me Sign up to my weekly email newsletter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Newsletter My website & blog // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com Instagram // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Instagram Twitter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Twitter LinkedIn // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/LinkedIn Facebook // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Facebook YouTube // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/YouTube --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message

Full show notes at: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/028 Big thank you to the podcast partners for making this episode possible PPI: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PPI2Pass Audible: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Audible Skillshare: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Skillshare Do you know how many people in the world are physically isolated from their basic needs? In this episode, I sit with Avery Bang and Devin Connell from Bridges to Prosperity to learn how they are connecting millions of people by building pedestrian bridges in some of the most remote areas of Africa and South America. Avery and Devin are doing some amazing work with these communities with Bridges to Prosperity, and they shared interesting stories on how they are building all of these bridges. Some fascinating facts from our conversation include the use of manual labor to build the bridges (as opposed to using big equipment like we normally use in the US), the procurement of material and how they recycle steel cables for their bridges, and the impact a single bridge has on these communities. In this episode you will learn What Bridges to Prosperity is as well as their core mission. Some of the challenges communities and engineers overcome when building in developing countries. How bridges are built without big equipment. How pedestrian bridges are connecting communities in Rwanda. How corporate partners are the backbone of the mission of Bridges to Prosperity. How Bridges to Prosperity adjusted to continue helping these communities through the Covid-19 pandemic and all the challenges they faced. Why it is important for young engineers to get involved with professional organizations. What has been the largest suspension bridge Bridges to Prosperity has built. How Avery and Devin think we can continue Engineering our Future. Resources https://www.bridgestoprosperity.org/powerofconnection/ https://www.bridgestoprosperity.org/corporate/ https://www.bridgestoprosperity.org/donate/bridge-builder-circle/ Connect with Avery, Devin, & Bridges to Prosperity Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn Website: https://bridgestoprosperity.org/ Music by Jack Winders Intro: Midwest Folks Outro: Southern Skies Website: https://www.jackwinders.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusic Follow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcg --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message

Full show notes at: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/027 It is always a pleasure to be invited to speak at conferences and big events but speaking to smaller groups of students is a lot of times more fulfilling. Last week, I was invited to speak to the Metro State University ASCE student chapter in Denver. I have been a practitioner advisor for them for a little while now as they navigate becoming an active chapter again. In this talk, the students wanted to know what are some skills and practices they need to know once they graduate. I shared with them how I struggled to find my first structural engineering job, lessons from all of the non-structural engineering jobs, and some of the lessons I have learned early on in my career. THANK YOU TO THE PODCAST SPONSORS  PPI: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PPI2Pass Audible: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Audible SkillShare: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/SkillShare  Learn more about the podcast sponsor and how to support the show // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Partners  Time Stamps:  00:00 Intro 00:12 Personal Introduction 03:44 Lessons from my previous non-structural engineering jobs 05:05 Some accomplishments early in my career despite the challenges 07:20 Five skills are needed to become a great engineer 10:15 Final Lessons from my journey to become a structural engineer 14:50 Advice from other engineers 18:50 How to get companies to call you back after applying for a job 20:40 How to answer interview questions about conflict resolution 22:20 Is it OK to reach out to alumni from your university that work at a company you want to work for? 23:20 How do you know what you want when applying for a job? 24:26 Is changing jobs frequently a bad decision early in your career? 25:58 Best way to stand out while looking for internships 28:28 Last words Music by Jack Winders Intro: Midwest Folks Outro: Southern Skies Website: https://www.jackwinders.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusic Follow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcg --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message

Find full show notes at: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/026 Do you suffer from impostor syndrome? I know we all have at some point in our careers. As a Latino in STEM, I struggle to see the facts and lean on these thought of not being enough. With Diversity and Inclusion being so important nowadays, it is hard for me not to think I got an awards, accepted into a committee, selected to talk at a conference, etc... because of my background. Jeff has some thoughts on how we can combat impostor syndrome and look at the facts to overcome these thoughts. Some questions discussed in the episode (Video Timestamps): 00:00 Intro 01:48 Intro Jeff Perry 03:13 Why did you started More than Engineering? 09:56 How do we overcome impostor syndrome both at work and outside of work? 19:15 How can we better show our accomplishments and successes? 25:14 How can we find a career that will bring joy? 31:29 When did you implement your journaling and how it ties to your morning routine? 35:50 What books do you recommend to young engineers? 38:53 How can we future proof our careers? 44:14 How can we continue Engineering our Future? 45:23 Connect with Jeff Music by Jack Winders Intro: Midwest Folks Outro: Southern Skies Website: https://www.jackwinders.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusic Follow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcg --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message

Find full show notes at: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/025   Big thank you to the podcast partners for making this episode possible PPI: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PPI2Pass Audible: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Audible SkillShare: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/SkillShare Are you a young professional that struggles with creative productivity systems that will lead you to a more fulfilling career? This week’s conversation with Matthew has been one of my favorites. He is very knowledgeable about how to create those productivity systems (he even has a course on it) as well as how we should approach setting our goals. In this episode, we discuss the value of creating a system that works for you as well as some of the biggest mistakes he has seen young professionals make in their careers. I personally sometimes struggle to have a good day at work in terms of getting into the “flow” state. We have so many distraction around us, especially if you are working from home. Matthew has some great insight on how to minimize distractions, finding your biological prime time, and doing the right things at the right time. Some questions discussed in the episode (Video Timestamps): 00:00 Intro 02:09 Intro Matthew 02:50 What is productivity 06:55 Can you tell us about your new course "The Time Block King System" 12:08 What is the biological prime time and how it can increase our productivity? 15:06 How do we set better goals as young engineers? 21:38 How can we be more proactive about pursing our goals? 29:10 How does activities outside of work make us better engineers at work? 36:55 What mistakes do you see young engineers make on their productivity systems early in their careers? 44:19 How can we continue Engineering our Future? 44:54 Connect with Mathew Music by Jack Winders Intro: Midwest Folks Outro: Southern Skies Website: https://www.jackwinders.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusic Follow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcg --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message

Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/024 Thank you to the podcast partners for making this episode possible PPI: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PPI2Pass Audible: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Audible Skillshare: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Skillshare Are you an engineer who thinks technical knowledge is all you need to advance in your career? In this episode of the Engineering our Future podcast, I talk to Stephanie Slocum about engineering, entrepreneurship, and much more. As engineers, we do much more than crunch numbers for 8 hours a day. This podcast episode will give you a different perspective from someone who spent 15 years practicing structural engineering, wrote a book, and started her own business to help women in STEM have fulfilling careers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message

Full Show Notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/023 Big thank you to the podcast partners for making this episode possible PPI: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PPI2Pass Audible: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Audible SkillShare: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/SkillShare Creating new habits is difficult if you don't know where to start. I have been reading more and more to learn better ways I can develop new routines. One book that really helped me is Atomic Habits by James Clear. I have found that there are three principles that can really help develop and maintain those routines. In this episode I talk about small habits, habit stacking, and the two day rule by Matt D'Avella. I am by no means an expert, but I have spend many hours learning and practicing ways to be more effective at developing these routines. I hope you enjoy this episode and let me know what routines are you trying to maintain this year. Some questions discussed in the episode (Video Timestamps): 00:00 Intro 05:15 Small Habits by James Clear 08:55 The Fogg principle and habit stacking 15:02 The 2-Day Rule by Matt D'Avella 19:45 Outro Resources Free Resources from me: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/resources Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://amzn.to/2KbxmNu The One Thing: https://amzn.to/2KiG90k The 2-day rule: https://youtu.be/bfLHTLQZ5nc The Fogg Principle Music by Jack Winders Intro: Midwest Folks Outro: Southern Skies Website: https://www.jackwinders.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusic Follow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcg Check my Favorites 🎙 My favorite tech and podcast gear // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/tech 📚 My favorite Books // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/books 🏗 Check the Engineer Gift Guide // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/engineergiftguide My Favorite Software 📚 How I remember what I read (Readwise) // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Readwise 📆 The calendar I use to manage my work and podcast (Woven) // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Woven --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message

Find full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/022 Thank you to the podcast partners for making this episode possible PPI: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PPI2Pass Audible: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Audible Skillshare: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Skillshare It is hard enough to be a mother, but Stephanie has been able to balance her family and business to make sure her family is getting the best of her. As a parent, I know how hard it is to balance family and work and I truly enjoyed the conversation with Stephanie. She is also a Latina who has a unique background and passion to serve her family first. This mentality, lead her to work with other engineers to help them find their passion and careers through her company Technically Minded Talent. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message