Engineering our Future

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 Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/support

Find full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/021 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 am actively looking to improve my productivity systems to better serve clients as well as to become more efficient in all the volunteering I do. I am always fascinated by how different other people manage their priorities but at the same time, they use a lot of the same principles. In this episode, I discuss how we as busy professionals can gain back some of the wasted time. He has a really cool resource to help busy professionals gain a “6th Day”. He gives great tips on how we are wasting 8 hours a week and how we can become more efficient and some of our daily tasks. --- 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 Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/support

Full show notes at: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/020 We made it to the end of the year. It is incredible that I have produced TWENTY episodes of this podcast and going strong. Your support through each of the 20 episodes have been incredible and I really appreciate all the great feedback have been getting. In this episode, I share some exciting news for some new things happening in 2021. The podcast is getting a lot better with each episode and it is thanks to all the great feedback from you. Starting in January, the podcast will be published WEEKLY which is very exciting. I mentioned the Newsletter and the new resources I have been working on to give you. Make sure you subscribe to the newsletter to get the most up-to-date and exclusive information about the podcast and everything I am doing. In the newsletter I will also be sharing new resources exclusive for those who subscribe so you would not want to miss it. 2020 really took us for a spin, but having this fun side project has been a blessing. I have talked to so many people that I would not have otherwise, I have been invited to speak at numerous events, and made new friendships that will last years to come. Thank you so much for making the first year of the podcast a success, and I cannot wait to see what 2021 has in store. Let's continue Engineering our Future. Resources: Newsletter: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/newsletter PPI: https://www.PPI2Pass.com/Duque Audible: https://www.audibletrial.com/engineeringourfuture Connect with me: LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueEITLinkedIn Twitter: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueTwitter Facebook: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueFacebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueInstagram Personal Website: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueWebsite YouTube: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueEITYouTube --- 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 Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/support

Find full show notes at http://www.luisfelipeduque.com/019 Thank you to this episode sponsors Audible: http://www.audibletrial.com/engineeringourfuture PPI: http://www.ppi2pass.com/duque Have you struggled with mental wellness in the past? I know many people (including me) constantly battle with anxiety, impostor syndrome, and other mental challenges in their careers. Hannah does a great job at providing a wide variety of resources and techniques to help overcome this mental barriers. She has personally overcome anxiety and depression and her whole mission is to help others live a happier life. I was happy to get to talk to her and get to know her a littler better. After following her on social media for a while, I have learned so much from her. I hope you enjoy this podcast episode with Hannah. Hannah is a senior electrical engineer with previous experience in fortune 500 companies working in energy and chemicals through all stages of EPC. However, recently she moved to the Data Centre world. She has worked all over the world and recently started her own company Engineer Your Mind Ltd. She created Engineer Your Mind to help others achieve the lifestyle and mindset they are looking for by breaking down the problem and creating an effective and sustainable strategy. She developed it after her own mental health experiences and wanted to give back to the mental health community as well as support prevention of mental illness. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Constructing Mindsets Podcast: http://www.constructingmindsets.com ASCE Panel: http://www.ASCE.org/dream-big PPI: http://www.ppi2pass.com/duque Audible: http://www.audibletrial.com/engineeringourfuture Connect with Hannah Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/engineeryourmind Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-schaapkens/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/engineeryourmind Website: http://www.engineeryourmind.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 --- 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 Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/support

Rose is an Irish Electrical and Electronic engineering student in second year of university, Studying at University College Cork. She is the Social Media Manager of the 1% Engineer Society's instagram page (@1engineernation), which aims to empower young engineers to rise to the top 1% of their career.  Rose shares some great adivine for international students looking to pursue a career in engineering. She has been very active with the 1% Engineer team and has been able to meet other students and engineers from all over the world   #### Some questions discussed in the episode (Video Timestamps):  00:00 Intro 02:18 Intro Rose 03:11 What do you do with the 1% Engineer team 07:15 How do you tailor your content for an international audience? 08:50 Advice for international students who want to come to the US 11:20 What advice do you give students who are indecisive about the major they want to pursue? 14:20 What's the best field of engineering to study if you are indecisive? 16:00 Tell us about your major as an electrical and electronic engineering student 19:30 How is AI helping the engineering profession 23:14 How is college different in the US compared to the UK? 27:45 What organizations are you involved with? Especially the EWB experience and how it compares to the US? 37:42 How have the skills from the volunteering organizations are making you a better student? 41:38 How can we continue Engineering our Future? 42:49 Connect with Rose and the 1% Engineer 42:45 Outro   #### Resources PPI discount code:  https://www.pp2pass.com/duque or use code “Duque” at checkout   #### Connect with Rose and the 1% Engineer Team  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1engineernation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jakevoorhees LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosemariedelaney/   #### Podcast Gear:  Microphone: https://amzn.to/2UNyHLF Computer: https://amzn.to/3bEohVK Zoom H6: https://amzn.to/2FgQbMw   #### Music by Jack Winder:  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   #### Luis Duque:  LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueEITLinkedIn Twitter: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueTwitter Facebook: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueFacebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueInstagram Personal Website: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueWebsite YouTube: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueEITYouTube Westgate Travel Partners: http://bit.ly/WGTPDiscounts   #### Engineering our Future Podcast:  Subscribe to the Podcast: www.luisfelipeduque.com/podcast   Support the Podcast: http://bit.ly/EOFPodcastSupport Twitter: http://bit.ly/EOFTwitter Instagram: bit.ly/EOFInstagram   In this podcast, the host Luis Duque, will talk about his own experiences and those around him to help young professionals, students, and international students succeed in their career. Luis is a practicing Bridge Engineer in Colorado. His career is just beginning, but he has been able to help communities in need as well as being involved with professional organizations to advance the Structural Engineering profession.   Business Inquiries: info@luisfelipeduque.com --- 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 Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/support

Diana is the founder of Latina Engineer, a page where she shares what is like to be a women in STEM. She is currently a manufacturing engineer at Methode Electronics. Coming from an immigrant family and being a first generation graduate has not been easy in a male-dominated field but she is showing the world the great things Latinas can do in STEM. Her Instagram page has over 6000+ followers where she shares her story as a Latina in engineering. She has a passion for helping and empowering others. She is active in mentorship programs, STEM panels, and international conferences. She is showing the world that anyone can pursue a career in STEM. Some questions discussed in the episode (Video Timestamps): 00:00 Intro 03:08 Intro Diana 04:30 Talking about the Latina Engineer page, shop, and Instagram 07:10 Why do you think there is so much pushback for Latinos and Latinas to work in STEM? 10:22 Why inspires you to share content for STEM students? 12:40 How was your experience starting your college career at a community college? 15:15 Is there a difference in the PE license with starting at a community college? 16:32 What do you do as a mechanical engineer? 18:20 What skills a mechanical engineer should have? 20:13 What volunteering do you do? 22:15 Do you regret not volunteering with engineering organizations? 25:10 What tools and principles do you use to manage your time with a full-time job and a small business? 28:10 Why do men don't worry about kids but women do? How can we change that? 32:15 Where do you see Latina Engineer in the future? 34:24 Do you think you would  ever quit mechanical engineering to focus on your business? 37:10 What advice do you have for a student considering between masters or pursue a career right away? 39:24 What advice do you give women wanting to pursue a career in STEM? 41:25 How can we continue Engineering our Future? 42:25 Connect with Diana from Latina Engineer 43:08 Outro Resources mentioned in this episode: Episode 9: Four Reasons you SHOULD go to Graduate School: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/009 Episode 10: The Masters vs Experience Discussion with Iasmin Rosa: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/010 Episode 11: Four Reasons you SHOULD NOT go to Graduate School: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/011 PPI discount code: https://www.pp2pass.com/duque or use code “Duque” at checkout Connect with Diana Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latina_engineer/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dirachetaa YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgsD84mx8BFn8X8PMpuwmrA Webstite: https://latinaengineerlife.wordpress.com/ Music by Jack Winder: 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 Luis Duque: LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueEITLinkedIn Twitter: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueInstagram YouTube: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueEITYouTube --- 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 Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/support

Summary of Content: Sophie Lipomanis is very passionate about the civil engineering profession and ways we can better our societies and communities with engineering. She also serves as a civil engineering ambassador at the JB Speed School of Engineering. She also volunteers with the Speed School Student Council (SSSC), ASCE Student Presidential Group (SPG), National Association of Engineering Student Councils (NAESC), the Society of American Military Engineers (S.A.M.E.), and as a student member of the National Society of Professional Engineers (N.S.P.E.). Some questions discussed in the episode (Video Timestamps): 00:00 - Intro  02:37 - Intro Sophie  03:20 - What value do you see in volunteering with ASCE and other organizations?  04:30 - How was the transition of changing majors from Biomedical Engineering to Civil Engineering?  06:00 - How was your experience volunteering with Engineers Without Borders?  08:10 - What do you want to do after graduation?  09:59 - Can you tell us a little more about your work as a National ASCE Student Ambassador?  12:05 - What has been your experience with ASCE at your university?  14:14 - What other activities are you doing online for your ASCE student chapter?  15:56 - Were you able to get an internship this past summer? How is the future of internships looking?  18:46: What advice do you have for students and other engineers for online networking?  21:28: What advice do you have for young engineers looking for a career in engineering?  23:03 - What advice do you have for other women that want a career in engineering?  26:19 - How can we continue engineering our future?  27:45 - Connect with Sophie  28:41 - Outro Resources mentioned in this episode: PPI discount code: https://www.pp2pass.com/duque or use code “Duque” at checkout Connect with Sophie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophie_the_civil_engineer/?hl=en  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophielipomanis/ Podcast Gear: Microphone: https://amzn.to/2UNyHLF  Computer: https://amzn.to/3bEohVK  Zoom H6: https://amzn.to/2FgQbMw Music by Jack Winder: 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 Luis Duque: LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueEITLinkedIn  Twitter: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueTwitter  Facebook: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueFacebook  Instagram: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueInstagram  Personal Website: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueWebsite  YouTube: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueEITYouTube  Westgate Travel Partners: http://bit.ly/WGTPDiscounts Engineering our Future Podcast: Subscribe to the Podcast: www.luisfelipeduque.com/podcast  Support the Podcast: http://bit.ly/EOFPodcastSupport  Twitter: http://bit.ly/EOFTwitter  Instagram: bit.ly/EOFInstagram In this podcast, the host Luis Duque, will talk about his own experiences and those around him to help young professionals, students, and international students succeed in their career. Luis is a practicing Bridge Engineer in Colorado. His career is just beginning, but he has been able to help communities in need as well as being involved with professional organizations to advance the Structural Engineering profession. Business Inquiries: info@luisfelipeduque.com --- 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 Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/support

Full Show notes: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/015 Danielle (Dani) Schroeder, EIT, CBSI graduated in 2017 from Drexel University and received her B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering through their accelerated degree program. She currently works as an Associate Bridge Engineer at Pennoni’s headquarters in their Transportation Division. Dani has worked at Pennoni since September 2014, first as a Drexel co-op, then part-time, before starting full-time in July 2017. She is a PennDOT-certified Bridge Safety Inspector and a licensed Engineer in Training who focuses on reconstruction and rehabilitation of bridges and other transportation-related structures. Dani has worked on a variety of projects, including the I-95 Central Access Philadelphia (CAP) project and the recently constructed retrofit of the Burlington-Bristol Bridge. At Pennoni, Dani serves as chairperson of The Network, a committee that consists of representatives from across the company who serves as a think tank and sounding board for company-wide ideas and initiatives, and as a conduit between employees and executive management. Dani is an advocate for STEM outreach, especially to inspire more women to pursue an engineering degree. She currently serves as a Senator for the Society of Women Engineers (SWE). The SWE Senate is responsible for chartering the strategic direction of SWE by being the voice of the Society and membership. She is also a board member of the local Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) chapter and is a part of several committees for the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Questions Discussed During Interview (Time Stamps) 00:00 - Intro [02:12] - Danielle Intro [03:35] - Can you tell us a little about SWE and your involvement? 05:00 - How did you become a SWE senator? 14:09 - Here are some statistics from SWE about women in engineering -How can men empower women to pursue their dream career? 22:52 - How have the skills you have learned from SWE, ASCE, and SEI have made you a better engineer in the office? 26:10 - Are you an introvert or extrovert? 31:47 - What advice do you have for young women in engineering starting college or thinking about starting a career in STEM? 36:46 - Talking about tennis and how it relates to engineering 38:44 - What is one thing you would change from your past? 41:15 - How can we continue Engineering our Future? 42:16 - Connect with Dani 43:17 - Outro Resources mentioned in this episode: SWE’s Nominating Committee, Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCk7gbqimRg Leadership Competency Model: https://swe.org/learning/leadership-competency-model/ SWE Nominating Committee: https://swe.org/about-swe/governance/committees/nominating-committee/ Quiet by Susan Cain: https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0307352153/ref=sr_1_2?crid=17QRHSE7WPI9G&dchild=1&keywords=quiet+by+susan+cain&qid=1600742887&sprefix=quiet+by+su%2Caps%2C248&sr=8-2 PPI discount: Get 15% off with code "Duque" or go to https://ppi2pass.com/Duque --- 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 Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/support

Follow @LuisDuqueEIT Full Show Notes: www.luisfelipeduque.com/014 Summary of Content: Fernando is a Professional Civil Engineer in Texas and works on commercial land development projects throughout the state as a consultant. As a 2013 graduate from Texas A&M University, Fernando has had an opportunity to work on schools, various commercial sites, apartment complexes, and residential master-planned communities. Fernando is also a career coach and host of the Dealing with Life Stuff Podcast. Through his community impact involvement, he currently serves as the SHPE DFW Chapter President, sits on TREC Young Gun Committee, ASCE National Committee of Pre-College outreach, and serves on the Advisory board at a local high school. Fernando was part of the 2017 Coors Light Lideres, 2018 ASCE’s New Faces of Civil Engineering, and featured in the 2018 Class of Dallas Weekly’s Millennials to Watch. Some questions discussed during the interview: What has been the balance of being a Civil Engineer and being a career coach? Difference and similarities between the technical side and the soft skills side? How has your experience volunteered with ASCE and SHPE? Where you a natural leader growing up? Are the technical skills more important than soft skills? Has dyslexia presented challenges or benefits in your career? What is your advice for up-and-coming civil engineers? Resources mentioned in this episode: ASCE: www.asce.org SHPE: www.shpe.org Jacko Willink: https://www.instagram.com/jockowillink/?hl=en The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz: https://amzn.to/2QKGRmk Start with Why by Simon Sinek :https://amzn.to/31KMQOw Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/3bfQxPy Connect with Fernando: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fdoceballos Website: https://www.fdoceballos.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdoceballos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fdoceballos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDvzuAXksoyExE9qIkZnJA Podcast: https://anchor.fm/dealingwithlifestuff Podcast Gear: Microphone: https://amzn.to/2UNyHLF Computer: https://amzn.to/3bEohVK Zoom H6: https://amzn.to/2FgQbMw Music by Jack Winder: Outro: Southern Skies Website: JackWinders.com Facebook: facebook.com/JackWindersMusic Follow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcg Luis Duque: YouTube: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueEITYouTube Twitter: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueInstagram --- 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 Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/support

Full show notes: www.luisfelipeduque.com/013 Summary of Content: This week I sit with Noah and Mostafa from Structural Engineering Basics for Part 2 of our conversation. Check Part 1 here. We discuss what makes a successful engineer, what are some interview advice for new graduates, and what skills are needed to success as an engineer. Noah and Mostafa shared some great advice that will definitively help you succeed in your career. Make sure you reach out on social media and let me know what was the best part of the episode and share it with one person who you know will get value out of this conversation Some questions discussed in this episode: What makes a great engineer? What skills do engineers need to develop? Can an engineer change career after having significant experience in one field? Resources mentioned in this episode: Structural Engineering Basics: https://structuralengineeringbasics.com/ Get 10% off the Structural Engineering Basics Course with code EOF10OFF Life after graduation webinar: https://structuralengineeringbasics.com/student-webinar-sign-up Networking Tips: Advice for the Introverted: www.luisfelipeduque.com/003 Four Reasons you SHOULD Go to Graduate School: www.luisfelipeduque.com/009 The Masters vs Experience Discussion with Iasmin Rosa: www.luisfelipeduque.com/010 Four Reasons you SHOULD NOT Go To Graduate School: www.luisfelipeduque.com/011 The book Quiet: https://amzn.to/31rRUqV Connect with Noah and Mostafa: LinekdIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/structuralengineeringbasics/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/structuralengineeringbasics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StructuralEngi7 Engineering our Future Podcast: Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/EOFFBGroup Support the Podcast: http://bit.ly/EOFPodcastSupport Twitter: http://bit.ly/EOFTwitter Instagram: bit.ly/EOFInstagram Subscribe to the Podcast: www.luisfelipeduque.com/podcast --- 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 Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/support

For the full episode show notes, go to www.luisfelipeduque.com/012. Follow @engourfuture Summary of Content: This week I sit with Noah and Mostafa from Structural Engineering Basics to talk about their careers as structural engineers. They are able to share some really interesting insight on really interesting projects they have been able to work on. Mostafa is a professional structural engineer with over 15 years of experience in the engineering consulting profession. He has worked on high profile projects with architects, owners, and other professionals in many countries including Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. Mostafa has a Doctorate degree and teaches engineering at the university level. His research is published in multiple peer-reviewed journals and international conferences. He is the co-founder of the Structural Engineering Basics online platform which helps people understand the basics of structural engineering and provides mentorship and guidance for those interested in the topic. Noah is a professional engineer in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and has over 8 years of experience working in the engineering profession as a structural designer and project manager. He has worked on many unique projects throughout his time in the engineering field including condition assessments of existing structures, renovations to existing buildings, additions to existing buildings, and the design of new structures where he gets the privilege of seeing them being built from the ground up in the city he grew up in. Noah works with architects, owners, and contractors on a daily basis and understands the importance of his role as a team member in the wide range of projects that he works on. He also founded Structural Engineering Basics with Mostafa El-Mogy which is a platform that teaches non-structural engineers the basics of structural engineering to make their jobs and lives easier. Some questions discussed in this episode: What are some different careers for Structural Engineers? What are some of the most unique structures you have worked on? What is Structural Engineering Basics? Resources mentioned in this episode: Structural Engineering Basics:  https://structuralengineeringbasics.com/ Get 10% off the Structural Engineering Basics Course with code EOF10OFF PPI (FE, PE, and SE Study resources):  www.PPI2pass.com/Duque  or simply use code DUQUE at checkout Connect with Noah and Mostafa: LinekdIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/structuralengineeringbasics/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/structuralengineeringbasics/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/StructuralEngi7 Engineering our Future Podcast: Facebook Community:  http://bit.ly/EOFFBGroup Support the Podcast:  http://bit.ly/EOFPodcastSupport Twitter:  http://bit.ly/EOFTwitter Instagram:  bit.ly/EOFInstagram Subscribe to the Podcast:  www.luisfelipeduque.com/podcast --- 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 Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/support

Follow @engourfuture Summary of Content: This episode is the last on a three part series on the the benefits and drawbacks of getting a masters degree. I believe there are many reasons to go to graduate school but also believe for some people not going to graduate school is not the right decision. I made this three part series for you to realize that there is not a right or wrong answer about going to graduate school. It is a personal decision that you need to make based on your personal situation. In this episode I expand on the following four reasons: 1. Time Decision 2. Financial Decision 3. Career Decision 4. Personal Decision Resources mentioned in this episode: PPI (FE, PE, and SE Study resources): www.PPI2pass.com/Duque or simply use code DUQUE at checkout Podcast Gear: Microphone: https://amzn.to/2UNyHLF Computer: https://amzn.to/3bEohVK Zoom H6: https://amzn.to/2CNfGEp Luis Duque: LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueEITLinkedIn Twitter: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueTwitter Facebook: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueFacebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueInstagram Personal Website: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueWebsite YouTube: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueYouTube Westgate Travel Partners: http://bit.ly/WGTPDiscounts Engineering our Future Podcast: Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/EOFFBGroup Support the Podcast: http://bit.ly/EOFPodcastSupport Twitter: http://bit.ly/EOFTwitter Instagram: bit.ly/EOFInstagram Subscribe to the Podcast: www.luisfelipeduque.com/podcast In this podcast, your host Luis Duque, will talk about his own experiences and those around him to help young professionals, students, and international students succeed in their career. Luis is a practicing Bridge Engineer in Colorado. His career is just beginning, but he has been able to help communities in need as well as being involved with professional organizations to advance the Structural Engineering profession. Business Inquiries: Info@luisfelipeduque.com --- 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 Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/support

Follow @engourfuture Summary of Content: In this week’s episode, I sit with Iasmin Rosa. Iasmin is a Structural Civil Engineer working on bridges with just over 3 years of experience. She has had a similar career path as me with some building experience early on and now working as a bridge engineer. The only difference? I decided to get my masters and she decided to start working and getting real-world experience. We talk about some of the challenges and benefits of starting to work right away as well as other interesting insight on whether or not it is worth getting a masters degree. I hope you enjoy our conversation and the first guest of the podcast. Some questions we discussed during the interview Did you have a hard time starting your first structural engineering job? How was the transition? Did you consider getting a MS? What made you go straight into industry and not do a MS degree? Looking back, would you do it the same way or would you had done a MS? Are you considering getting an MS in the future? What advice do you have for students about to graduate? Resources mentioned in this episode: PPI (FE, PE, and SE Study resources):  www.PPI2pass.com/Duque  or simply use code DUQUE at checkout SEI Career Paths Series: https://bit.ly/SEICP Find Iasmin Instagram:  www.instagram.com/iasminrosa Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/iasmin.rosa.3 Podcast Gear: Microphone:  https://amzn.to/2UNyHLF Computer:  https://amzn.to/3bEohVK Luis Duque: LinkedIn:  http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueEITLinkedIn Twitter:  http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueTwitter Facebook:  http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueFacebook Instagram:  http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueInstagram Personal Website:  http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueWebsite YouTube:  http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueYouTube Westgate Travel Partners:  http://bit.ly/WGTPDiscounts Engineering our Future Podcast: Facebook Community:  http://bit.ly/EOFFBGroup Support the Podcast:  http://bit.ly/EOFPodcastSupport Twitter:  http://bit.ly/EOFTwitter Instagram:  bit.ly/EOFInstagram Subscribe to the Podcast:  www.luisfelipeduque.com/podcast In this podcast, your host Luis Duque, will talk about his own experiences and those around him to help young professionals, students, and international students succeed in their career. Luis is a practicing Bridge Engineer in Colorado. His career is just beginning, but he has been able to help communities in need as well as being involved with professional organizations to advance the Structural Engineering profession. Business Inquiries: Info@luisfelipeduque.com --- 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 Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/support

Follow @engourfuture Summary of Content: Going to graduate school is a big decision for many. There are plenty of reasons to pursue a higher degree. I personally think most people should go beyond the Bachelors's degree, especially in structural engineering. No matter what your plan is, there is really not a right or wrong answer to these questions. For some people, going to graduate school may be the right and only answer while for others it is not. Resources mentioned in this episode: PPI (FE, PE, and SE Study resources): www.PPI2pass.com/Duque or simply use code DUQUE at checkout Structural Engineering Podcast Interview: theengineeringpodcast.com/subscribe List of my published papers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisduqueeit/ (see publications) Masters thesis: http://bit.ly/LFDThesis Grammarly: https://bit.ly/2SZBIbI Podcast Gear: Microphone: https://amzn.to/2UNyHLF Computer: https://amzn.to/3bEohVK Luis Duque: LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueEITLinkedIn Twitter: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueTwitter Facebook: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueFacebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueInstagram Personal Website: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueWebsite YouTube: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueYouTube Westgate Travel Partners: http://bit.ly/WGTPDiscounts Engineering our Future Podcast: Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/EOFFBGroup Support the Podcast: http://bit.ly/EOFPodcastSupport Twitter: http://bit.ly/EOFTwitter Instagram: bit.ly/EOFInstagram Subscribe to the Podcast: www.luisfelipeduque.com/podcast In this podcast, your host Luis Duque, will talk about his own experiences and those around him to help young professionals, students, and international students succeed in their career. Luis is a practicing Bridge Engineer in Colorado. His career is just beginning, but he has been able to help communities in need as well as being involved with professional organizations to advance the Structural Engineering profession. Business Inquiries: engourfuture@gmail.com --- 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 Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/support

Follow @engourfuture Summary of Content: Goals are useful for setting the direction. Systems are great for actually making progress. - James Clear I want to share with you how I think about goals and what that process looks like. The past week has been full of new events. It was my birthday just over a week ago and also we welcomed our second baby, on top of all that is going on in the world right now. I thought there was no better time to revisit my goals and walk you through some of the things I do.  Resources mentioned in this episode: Notion Template: https://www.notion.so/luisduque/faf241e99618402f870b8355eb079f7b?v=7f647fc62e8c415cac1e97f79ac899fe Gamification Project: https://www.notion.so/The-Gamification-Project-ab40dadeedc443a5bcb3263d72bf6566 Podcast Gear: Microphone: https://amzn.to/2UNyHLF Computer: https://amzn.to/3bEohVK Luis Duque: LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueEITLinkedIn Twitter: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueTwitter Facebook: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueFacebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueInstagram Personal Website: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueWebsite Travel Website: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueTravelPage YouTube: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueYouTube Westgate Travel Partners: http://bit.ly/WGTPDiscounts Engineering our Future Podcast: Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/EOFFBGroup Support the Podcast: http://bit.ly/EOFPodcastSupport Twitter: http://bit.ly/EOFTwitter Instagram: bit.ly/EOFInstagram Subscribe to the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/EngourFuture In this podcast, your host Luis Duque, will talk about his own experiences and those around him to help young professionals, students, and international students succeed in their career. Luis is a practicing Bridge Engineer in Colorado. His career is just beginning, but he has been able to help communities in need as well as being involved with professional organizations to advance the Structural Engineering profession. Business Inquiries: engourfuture@gmail.com --- 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 Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/support

Follow @engourfuture Resources mentioned in this episode: Notion: https://www.notion.so/personal Woven Calendar: https://woven.com/ The One Thing Book: https://amzn.to/3d19TI5 Getting Things Done Book: https://amzn.to/36EgPsf The 4-Hr Work Week Book: https://amzn.to/3gx3DtZ Podcast Gear: Microphone: https://amzn.to/2UNyHLF Computer: https://amzn.to/3bEohVK Luis Duque: LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueEITLinkedIn Twitter: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueTwitter Facebook: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueFacebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueInstagram Personal Website: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueWebsite Travel Website: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueTravelPage YouTube: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueYouTube Westgate Travel Partners: http://bit.ly/WGTPDiscounts Engineering our Future Podcast: Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/EOFFBGroup Support the Podcast: http://bit.ly/EOFPodcastSupport Twitter: http://bit.ly/EOFTwitter Instagram: bit.ly/EOFInstagram Subscribe to the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/EngourFuture In this podcast, your host Luis Duque, will talk about his own experiences and those around him to help young professionals, students, and international students succeed in their career. Luis is a practicing Bridge Engineer in Colorado. His career is just beginning, but he has been able to help communities in need as well as being involved with professional organizations to advance the Structural Engineering profession. Business Inquiries: engourfuture@gmail.com --- 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 Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/support

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail - Benjamin Franklin Summary of Content: It is really hard to get a well-written resume, but thankfully you do not have to do it alone. In this episode of the Engineering our Future Podcast, I bring you 7 really easy to implement tips to get your resume a boost. I have switched jobs three times in the past three years so I have been working on my resume skills for three years and have applied these tactics to get me interviews and then jobs.  Resources mentioned in this episode: Grammarly: https://bit.ly/2SZBIbI Podcast Gear: Microphone: https://amzn.to/2UNyHLF Computer: https://amzn.to/3bEohVK Connect with Luis Duque: LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueEITLinkedIn Twitter: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueTwitter Facebook: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueFacebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueInstagram Personal Website: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueWebsite Travel Website: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueTravelPage YouTube: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueYouTube Westgate Travel Partners: http://bit.ly/WGTPDiscounts Engineering our Future Podcast: Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/EOFFBGroup Support the Podcast: http://bit.ly/EOFPodcastSupport Twitter: http://bit.ly/EOFTwitter Instagram: bit.ly/EOFInstagram Subscribe to the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/EngourFuture In this podcast, your host Luis Duque, will talk about his own experiences and those around him to help young professionals, students, and international students succeed in their career. Luis is a practicing Bridge Engineer in Colorado. His career is just beginning, but he has been able to help communities in need as well as being involved with professional organizations to advance the Structural Engineering profession. Business Inquiries: engourfuture@gmail.com --- 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 Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/support

Find episode show notes at: www.luisfelipeduque.com/podcast Share your message of encouragement to all new graduates here: https://bit.ly/PodcastMessage or via email at: engourfuture@gmail.com Support the Podcast: http://bit.ly/EOFPodcastSupport Summary of Content: Graduating during this time of uncertainty is definitively not an easy situation. In this episode, I share my story of how I overcame challenges to find my first structural engineering job. I spent more than four years looking for a job while I bounced between maintenance, custodial, wastewater treatment plant operator, and quality control technician to finally find a job in structural engineering. The road was not easy but I hope you stay positive as I share my story. Resources mentioned in this episode: ASCE Resources: https://bit.ly/3cUHGCg Podcast Gear: Microphone: https://amzn.to/2UNyHLF Computer: https://amzn.to/3bEohVK Luis Duque: LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueEITLinkedIn Twitter: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueTwitter Facebook: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueFacebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueInstagram Personal Website: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueWebsite Travel Website: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueTravelPage YouTube: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueYouTube Westgate Travel Partners: http://bit.ly/WGTPDiscounts Engineering our Future Podcast: Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/EOFFBGroup Support the Podcast: http://bit.ly/EOFPodcastSupport Twitter: http://bit.ly/EOFTwitter Instagram: bit.ly/EOFInstagram Subscribe to the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/EngourFuture In this podcast, your host Luis Duque, will talk about his own experiences and those around him to help young professionals, students, and international students succeed in their career. Luis is a practicing Bridge Engineer in Colorado. His career is just beginning, but he has been able to help communities in need as well as being involved with professional organizations to advance the Structural Engineering profession. Business Inquiries: engourfuture@gmail.com --- 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 Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/support

Find Show notes at: www.luisfelipeduque.com/Podcast In this episode, I talk about some of the things I have found useful when traveling with Engineers Without Borders to developing countries. These projects have been some of the most amazing experiences I have had as a young engineer. I hope you enjoy these tips and be sure to subscribe to the podcast to listen to the rest of this mini-series coming in future months.  Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Engineers Without Borders Find the Podcast Social Media at: Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/EOFFBGroup Support the Podcast: http://bit.ly/EOFPodcastSupport Twitter: http://bit.ly/EOFTwitter Instagram: bit.ly/EOFInstagram Subscribe to the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/EngourFuture Find Luis at:  LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueEITLinkedIn Twitter: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueTwitter Facebook: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueFacebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueInstagram Personal Website: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueWebsite YouTube: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueYouTube Westgate Travel Partners: http://bit.ly/WGTPDiscounts --- 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 Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/support

“It should be your goal not to meet the most people as possible, but to understand who else is connected to whom and what the rest of the network looks like.” –David Burkus In this episode of the podcast, I talk about some tips I have found useful when going to networking events as an introverted. I wanted to publish this episode as we were approaching the Structures Congress but as you can imagine, it was canceled. Fortunately, the team at SEI worked hard to create a virtual congress which will be held on April 7th. Let me know what other tips you have found useful when going to networking events! Summary of Content: Listen more than you talk Always bring business cards Be respectful of their time Be you Resources mentioned in this episode: Virtual Structures Congress: http://bit.ly/VirtualSC2020 Podcast Gear: Microphone: https://amzn.to/2UNyHLF Computer: https://amzn.to/3bEohVK Luis Duque: Westgate Travel Partners: http://bit.ly/WGTPDiscounts LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueEITLinkedIn Twitter: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueTwitter Facebook: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueFacebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueInstagram Personal Website: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueWebsite YouTube: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueYouTube Engineering our Future Podcast: Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/EOFFBGroup Support the Podcast: http://bit.ly/EOFPodcastSupport Twitter: http://bit.ly/EOFTwitter Instagram: bit.ly/EOFInstagram Subscribe to the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/EngourFuture In this podcast, your host Luis Duque, will talk about his own experiences and those around him to help young professionals, students, and international students succeed in their career. Luis is a practicing Bridge Engineer in Colorado. His career is just beginning, but he has been able to help communities in need as well as being involved with professional organizations to advance the Structural Engineering profession. Business Inquiries: engineeringourfuturepodcast@gmail.com --- 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 Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/support