
17 episodes

Engineering Greatness American Concrete Institute
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Hosted by the American Concrete Institute, each episode brings together pairs of young professionals in the concrete industry engaging for intimate conversations about their life and work. Get a glimpse into the field of civil engineering and construction management and what it takes to have a successful career in the concrete industry.
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Ep 16 - Engineering Greatness with Mary Christiansen + Nishant Garg
In episode 16, Mary Christiansen, associate professor in civil engineering at the University of Minnesota Duluth, co-hosts with Nishant Garg, assistant professor in civil & environmental engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Join them as they discuss their career journey, which culminated in academics, advice for students who are considering a career in academia, what interests them in concrete, various research initiatives, and their involvement in the ACI community.
Check out the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/stzE5TkseuA
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Ep 15 - Engineering Greatness with Sriramya Nair + Dr. Cameron Murray
In episode 15, Sriramya Nair, assistant professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University, co-hosts with Dr. Cameron Murray, assistant professor at the University of Arkansas. Join them as they discuss working in academics, influences on their career, their involvement in the ACI community, and advice for students who are considering a career in academia.
Check out the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/7zMOv8Lw1EM
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Ep 14 - Engineering Greatness with Antonio Nanni + Dr. Alvaro Ruiz Emparanza
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
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Ep 13 - Engineering Greatness with Elissa Narro + Alejandro Narro
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.
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Ep 12 - Engineering Greatness with David Orense + Madeleine Murphree
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.
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Ep 11 - Engineering Greatness with Jonathan Lyle + Keila Lombardozzi
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.