Engineering Greatness

In episode 14, Dr. Alvaro Ruiz Emparanza, Postdoctoral Associate at the University of Miami, co-hosts with Antonio Nanni, ACI president and chair of the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at the University of Miami. Join them as they discuss their passion for concrete and civil engineering, their journey to the U.S., their involvement in ACI, and current and future industry challenges.

Check out the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/1zYHmHlrZiY

Engineering Greatness is produced by Association Briefings.

In episode 13, Elissa Narro Aguirre, Administrative Manager for Concretos Narro and Professor at Universidad Americana del Noreste (UANE), co-hosts with her brother, Alejandro Narro Aguirre, Chief Executive Officer for Concretos Narro. Join them as they discuss mentoring the next generation of concrete professionals, working together, and their involvement with the ACI Northeast Mexico Chapter. This episode is produced in Spanish.

Check out the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/PWD_gnVVLEI

Engineering Greatness is produced by Association Briefings.

In episode 12, we give the hosting reins to David Orense, Structural Materials Engineer at SK&A Structural Engineers, and Madeleine Murphree, a civil engineering graduate from the University of Florida. Join them as they talk about choosing the right career path and starting in mix design, advice on starting an ACI student chapter, the importance of being involved in industry organizations like ACI, what to look for in grad school programs, and the civil engineering journey.

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

Check out the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/LgF94K3lmxE

Engineering Greatness is produced by Association Briefings.

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

Check out the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/l6t6TqTFE14

Engineering Greatness is produced by Association Briefings.

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

Check out the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/lgH2BWMmH7A

Engineering Greatness is produced by Association Briefings.

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

Check out the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/LRqbhw1QPQk

Engineering Greatness is produced by Association Briefings.

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

Check out the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/936r_TJzSOw

Engineering Greatness is produced by Association Briefings.

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

Check out the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/KWdWmrbqnxU

Engineering Greatness is produced by Association Briefings.

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

Check out the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/A4WZEBrDa2c

Engineering Greatness is produced by Association Briefings.