School of PE Podcast

School of PE Podcast

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School of PE Podcast Episode 31
In this week’s episode of the School of PE Podcast, Chris and Tony Long, a petroleum engineer from Texas, discuss gas emissions. You’ll learn about flared natural gas, lit and unlit flares, venting, and more! Discover the causes of harmful emissions, and learn what engineers like Tony are doing to reduce them. Later, Tony shares advice for aspiring engineers and provides a glimpse into his life as a PE!
School of PE Podcast Episode 30
On this episode of the School of PE Podcast, Chris is joined by Julienne Bautista, a stormwater environmental engineer from Washington, DC. She explains the serious effects of stormwater pollutants on homes and the environment and how engineers use detention and retention to counteract them. You’ll learn about the stormwater regulations in DC and the interesting ways businesses adhere to them. Julienne also shares advice for engineering students to help them discover their skillsets and learn to communicate better through a diverse list of courses. Tune in today!
School of PE Podcast Episode 29
This episode of the School of PE Podcast featuring Chris and Luke Rowley, a PE from Utah, is all about goal setting. Luke shares comprehensive advice on how to set and achieve your goals. He also reveals 4 fundamental life categories that all goals should fall within to improve the quality of your results. Learn how to work past boredom, procrastination, and burnout to accomplish more. Listen today for a productivity and self-improvement masterclass!
School of PE Podcast Episode 28
In this week’s episode of the School of PE Podcast, Chris is joined by civil engineer Justin Goolsby to discuss the college experience of an engineer. Learn about the impact professors can have on students and how you can get to know your professors for a better experience. Justin also addresses the challenges that come with remote classes and presents possible ways to work past them. Later, he provides advice for college freshmen, including how to maintain a reasonable workload. If you’re about to begin your college journey or you’re just interested in education, this episode is for you!
School of PE Podcast Episode 27
On this episode of the School of PE Podcast, join Chris and environmental engineer Geder Mena as they dive into some unique topics in engineering: creativity and emotional intelligence. Discover how these traits apply to engineering and why they are integral to generating innovation in the field. You will also learn about other interesting elements of environmental engineering like environmental site investigation, site assessment remediation, and underground storage tanks. Check this episode out to learn how important this work is for improving public health and protecting the environment!
School of PE Podcast Episode 26
This week’s episode of the School of PE Podcast features John Zaccheo, a mechanical engineer from NYC. Learn more about the climate mobilization act in NYC and the local government’s plans to dramatically reduce carbon emissions within the next couple decades. John also shares what changes need to be made to buildings to increase energy efficiency, like implementing electric boilers and wind or solar energy options. Listen today to learn all about this ambitious plan and how it will improve the health of people and the planet!
School of PE Podcast Episode 25
This episode of the School of PE Podcast features Chris and Luke Mignogna, a field engineer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Take a closer look into the day-to-day of a field engineer, and learn what skillsets are necessary to become one. Luke shares the benefits of becoming a field engineer and how the experience he has gained from it has evolved his practice. Luke also provides tips for current and future engineers, including what to expect from the field engineering path and how it differs from other engineering jobs. If you want to discover how to grow in your engineering career, this is the episode for you!
School of PE Podcast Episode 24
In this week’s episode of the School of PE Podcast, Chris is joined by Brian Huttner, a precast structural engineer from Virginia Tech. Learn how precast concrete is used to build and why it is so efficient for making beautiful structures. Brian gives insight into his past projects and how he has learned to balance client/architect expectations with reality. Later, Brian reveals the challenges of building various structures, including parking garages, hotels, and warehouses.
School of PE Podcast Episode 23
In this episode of the School of PE Podcast, Chris talks with Obi Efochie, a PE-based out of Texas, about the winter power outages in Dallas, Texas. Obi provides insights into the causes of the power outage and suggests ways to prevent future outages, including winterizing power systems and passing laws that allow the allocation of power between cities. Gain valuable information on becoming a PE through problem-solving and communication skills, and take a closer look into an engineer's day based on Obi’s personal experience.
School of PE Podcast Episode 21
This episode of the School of PE Podcast features principal engineer and geologist Charles Hubbard on technical competency in the real world. He explains the importance of always gaining more information and education to increase your competency within your field. You’ll learn about the problem solving, analysis, and evaluation Mr. Hubbard conducts to reduce the threats of landslides on existing structures as well as an engineer’s role in various project phases. Tune in today!
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