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I apologize for the inconsistent audio on the episode today. We had some issues working with some new equipment and it will never happen again.LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW, RATEOn today's special live ADIPEC episode, Harvey Young and I break down the recent deals between Gecko Robotics and ADNOC Gas. We talk about the next steps Gecko is looking to take in the Gulf, what this means for the energy industry, and the future of infrastructure maintenance. If you have any thoughts, feedback or suggestions for future episodes, don' hesitate to reach out!Official Gecko Robotics Press Release: https://www.geckorobotics.com/news/ADNOC-Group-PRWebsite: https://www.reroutedpod.com Email: nick@reroutedpod.com Instagram: @rerouted_pod LinkedIn: Rerouted

SummaryIn this episode, Nicholas Karamanian interviews Emily Lawson-Bulten, a doctoral candidate at the University of Illinois, who shares her unique journey from civil engineering to pursuing a PhD. Emily discusses her early career, impactful travel experiences, and the lessons learned about water scarcity and engineering. She emphasizes the importance of community engagement, the value of mentorship, and the need for engineers to understand the social dynamics of their work. Emily also reflects on her aspirations for the future and the evolving definition of what it means to be an engineer.TakeawaysEmily's journey highlights the importance of mentorship in shaping career paths.Travel experiences can significantly influence one's professional focus and values.Understanding community needs is crucial for effective engineering solutions.Engineers should consider the long-term maintenance of their designs.Personal connections in the workplace enhance job satisfaction and performance.Career paths are often non-linear and filled with unexpected opportunities.Being open to new experiences can lead to personal and professional growth.The definition of engineering is evolving to include diverse perspectives and approaches.Collaboration with communities can lead to more effective and sustainable engineering solutions.Self-awareness and understanding one's biases are essential for engineers. Emily's Email: emilyjl3@illinois.eduWebsite: https://www.reroutedpod.comEmail: nick@reroutedpod.comInstagram: @rerouted_podLinkedIn: ReroutedChapters00:00 Introduction to Emily's Journey02:56 Undergraduate Experience and Early Influences05:39 Impactful Travel Experiences and Water Equity08:14 Lessons from Kenya: Water Scarcity and Engineering10:42 Advice for Students: Embracing Opportunities13:31 First Job Experience: Learning and Growth16:06 Transitioning to a New Role: Finding Passion18:49 Optimizing Job Preferences and Experiences21:01 The Value of Comprehensive Project Involvement23:48 Final Thoughts on Engineering and Personal Growth29:20 Passion and Career Reflection32:04 The Decision to Pursue a PhD37:47 Expanding the Definition of Engineering44:08 Personal Growth and Engineering Identity46:37 Future Aspirations and Open Possibilities54:13 From Civil Engineering to Academia54:13 Looking Ahead: The Future of EngineeringKeywordsengineering, career paths, PhD, water equity, community development, travel experiences, civil engineering, mentorship, professional growth, teaching

In this episode of Rerouted, host Nicholas Karamanian interviews May-Li Khoe, VP of Design at Handshake. They discuss May-Li's journey into design, her experiences at Apple and Microsoft, and her transition to Khan Academy. The conversation covers the evolution of design, the importance of observation, and the impact of creative pursuits like DJing and writing on professional growth.

In this conversation, Geoff Rutledge shares his unique journey from film production to medicine, discussing the challenges he faced in medical school, the importance of stability in his career, and how he balances family life with his profession. He reflects on the skills he gained from his film background that have helped him in medicine, the financial considerations of pursuing a medical degree, and the creative outlets he maintains outside of work. Geoff emphasizes the importance of considering possibilities for change and offers advice for those looking to transition careers.Email: nick@reroutedpod.comWebsite: https://www.reroutedpod.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rerouted-podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rerouted_pod

In this conversation, Peter Durand shares his journey from a creative upbringing to running, AlphaChimp, a visual facilitation firm. He discusses his educational background, how he discovered graphic recording, and his journey as an entrepreneur. Peter reflects on the impact of AI on creative industries, his role as an adjunct law professor, and offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and creatives.Alphachimp URL: https://www.alphachimp.com/Website: https://www.reroutedpod.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rerouted-podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rerouted_pod

In today's episode, Nick interviews Asheesh Advani, CEO of Junior Achievement Worldwide. We discuss his early career in management consulting, his time founding a leading fintech company, his time leading an international non-profit, and the writing of his international bestelling book, "Modern Achievement".Link to buy Modern Achievement: https://modernachievement.com/product/modern-achievement/Website: https://www.reroutedpod.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rerouted-podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rerouted_pod

On today's episode of Rerouted, Nick interviews Tadeh Issakhanian. Tadeh originally planned on becoming a doctor, but ended up beginning a career in environmental work. He's spent time as an air quality specialist, a congressional staffer, a consultant at Deloitte, and a presidentially appointed senior climate advisor to the administrator of the GSA under the Biden administration. We talk about his early career, moving to DC, how he's consistently leveraged his network, and more. https://www.reroutedpod.com@rerouted_pod

Today's guest is Dr. Ann-Perry Witmer. Ann started her career as a reporter, but 15 years later, decided to return to school for her Bachelor's in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Now, she is a professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a world renowned researcher. Join us as we talk about returning to school, nearly filed lawsuits against employers, and how journalism and art history has shaped her into the engineer she is today.For more information on Ann's research, visit: https://globalfew.org/, https://contextual.engineering.illinois.edu/Website: https://www.reroutedpod.comEmail: nick@reroutedpod.comInstagram: @rerouted-podLinkedIn: Rerouted Podcast

After graduation, Dan started his career at a non-profit focused on elevating young entrepreneurs, then worked at the Vanderbilt University center for innocation and design as Social Innovation Program Coordinator, and now serves as the Director of Enterprise Growth and Partnerships at HealthBreak Inc. Throughout our conversation, Dan and I talk about being a swiss army knife throughout his career, using his music career to connect professionally, working with entrepreneurs and with social innovation, and how he has grown his professional network by being his most authentic self, and giving to others.Email: nick@reroutedpod.comWebsite: www.reroutedpod.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/rerouted-podcastInstagram: @rerouted_pod

Today's guest is Dr. Joanne Charles, an English and history teacher at the Wheeler School, an independent N-12 school in Providence, Rhode Island. In our conversation, we discuss Joanne's entry into education plus her experience in the field, her recent acquisition of her PhD as well as her research on career changers in education, and her reflections on her career thus far. Email: Nick@reroutedpod.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rerouted-podcastInstagram: @rerouted_pod