Let's Get Civil!

HEY YOU!! Did you hear about the most recent 2022 Civil & Environmental curriculum change?! Need some career help??? We hope you're having a great spring quarter and enjoyed this year's Picnic Day! This episode, we dive into all things advising, featuring Undergraduate Program Coordinator Rachel LeBrett and 3rd-year student Peer Advisor Genevieve Franz! Sign up through Oasis under “My Advising” for academic, career, and personal resource/support and start cruising through college stress-free! Tune in to learn about the updates on Environmental Engineering's ABET accreditation status, as well as heartwarming advising tips and stories. These advisors are here to help you succeed!! Check these details below for more information: https://cee.engineering.ucdavis.edu/undergraduate/advising Rachel LeBrett: rmlebrett@ucdavis.edu Genevieve Franz: civiladvising@ucdavis.edu Office: 2015 Ghausi Hall

Welcome back from MidPac! This week we are so excited to go deep with ASCE publicity and FACE coordinators Julie Nguyen and Kaitlyn Tran, and chat about all things civil engineering. Tune in to learn what it takes to create a community that fosters connection among women in civil engineering, and hear reflections on the importance of support systems, bridging lower and upper division engineering curriculum as a second year, and so much more! Check out FACE's instagram below to learn more, and be sure to show publicity some love for all the work they do at our general instagram page! FACE: @ucd_face (ig) ASCE at UCD: @asce_ucd (ig) For more discussion-format episodes, be sure to check out “Let's Get Real About Zoom University” to hear student perspectives on the transition to online classes during the pandemic.

As we wrap up our ASCE project team spotlight series and approach the 2021-22 Mid Pacific conference, let's give a warm welcome to Colin Chan from Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) and Ryan Hochstatter, one of our ASCE MidPac Organizers, as they break down what ITE is and how they've prepared students for this year's MidPac Conference! IMPORTANT NOTICE: This year's MidPac Conference will be hosted here at UC Davis so don't forget to come out and support your fellow ASCE project team members and leads!! In addition, an exclusive career fair with over 15 companies will be held on Friday (4/1/22) in the ARC Ballroom (A & B) from 9-5pm! For more information about ITE or MidPac, check out the links below! ITE: http://asceucdavis.weebly.com/institute-of-transportation.html Email: transpo.ucdavis@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/NNxsCrTb4B Meeting Times: Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. at Ghausi 1007 (Not every week) MidPac: Time: March 31 - April 2, 2022 (Thursday - Saturday of Week 1 in Spring Quarter) Schedule: https://studentsymposium.asce.org/mid-pacific/schedule/

Two of the biggest ASCE project teams, a hot debate between Steel Bridge and Construction Management. Listen to these two competitive teams as they contest why they are the best team. Which team will you join? Find out on this episode!!! Featuring Anthony Perez and Omar Mercedes vs. Shen Huot and Nadiyah Helal Join Steel Bridge: @ucdsteelbridge, Saturdays 10-12pm, 1205 Bainer Hall, https://discord.gg/8GRUsephGe Join Construction Management: https://discord.gg/dNxS49UwHs, Meeting time/date: TBD

Happy week six everyone! This week we're sitting down with Iris and Ryan and learning about ASCE project teams Seismic Design and Geowall! It was such a pleasure to hear more about the teams, and the stories of the project managers, since both have unique paths to the PM role. Listen as we talk about leadership in the time of COVID, learn about how to get involved (and what we can look forward to when we do), and even hear a story about project team rebirth! -- Want to connect with a project team? Geowall Website: http://asceucdavis.weebly.com/geowall.html Email: UCDGeowall@gmail.com IG: @ucdgeowall Seismic Design Website: http://asceucdavis.weebly.com/seismic-design-team.html Email: seismicdesign.ucd@gmail.com

Sit back, grab your popcorn and relax as we dive deep into what it's like working in the steel construction industry! Tune in with today's special guest, Amarra Gladney, as we discover her journey becoming a project engineer to now successful professional engineer, as well as how she remains strong and confident when faced with prejudice and setbacks. Feel free to check out our other episodes such as “Let's Get Professional with Isaac Kontorovsky” or “Let's Solve Problems with Dr. Yvette E. Pearson'' if you want to learn more about different sectors in engineering and how important diversity and inclusivity is in the industry. Thanks for listening!

We are so excited to kick off the new year by sitting down with engineering professor Dr. Colleen Bronner! In this week's episode, listen as we discuss topics from bias and inclusion in engineering, to engineering education and campus activities-- plus a chat about ABET accreditation (Env. Eng majors, make sure to tune in to this one!) Be sure to check out some of Professor Bronner's work below! https://faculty.engineering.ucdavis.edu/bronner/ Wishing all of our listeners a safe and healthy start to the quarter :)

Let's give a huge warm welcome to two of our ASCE project teams: Environmental Project and Concrete Canoe!! Tune in as we discuss how each team operates, how joining has helped their members develop their academic/professional skills, as well as how each team is preparing for this year's MidPac, which will be HOSTED in DAVIS!! Check out Environmental Project's and Concrete Canoe's socials for more information!!! Environmental Project: - ucdenvironmentalproject.weebly.com - Insta: @environmentalproject.ucd Concrete Canoe: - asceucdavis.weebly.com/concrete-canoe - Insta: @ucd_canoe

Let's solve problems with people, for people! This week, join us as we dive into the field of engineering with Dr. Yvette E. Pearson, and talk about everything from justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion in engineering, to navigating a packed and busy schedule. Be sure to check out more of Dr. Pearson's content down below! Engineering Change Podcast: https://engineeringchangepodcast.com/ IG/twitter: @dryepearson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryepearson/ Website: https://dryepearson.com/

This week we dive into all aspects of career fairs with our guests Joshua Vega and Evelyn Krikorian! Tune in to learn some tips and tricks, such as what to expect from virtual career fairs, and so much more! Make sure to register for ASCE and Chi Epsilon's upcoming career fair happening October 14-15 by filling out the link below with your name, email, and a copy of your resume: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBQnQNj1g7GhE_kdfJYi8cT_nKH_UJVVZ-xR8StNWjdvWiTw/viewform Learn more about ASCE and Chi Epsilon here: http://asceucdavis.weebly.com/ https://xe.engineering.ucdavis.edu/

In the first episode of the 2021 fall quarter, we are so excited to jump into the back-to-school season, and introduce our new hosts Freesia and Sarah! Make sure to follow this podcast on your listening platform, and @asce_ucd on instagram to stay updated on our new episodes. Additionally, feel free to shoot us an email at asceucdavis@gmail.com for any comments or future episode suggestions!

In this episode we will be discussing our academic experiences in times of COVID-19 and how that has been affecting us academically and emotionally. Come join us to hear some relatable experiences that students like you are going through during Zoom University! Mental Health Resources 1) UC Davis Counseling Services https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/services/counseling-services?fbclid=IwAR0iHgQTr3-cDCffA-NBmsOlUeHnFtACB7T1rM6WDmB295f0eAj_jteJ55k Description: This link will direct you to a general page of the different counseling services that are available to UC Davis students. 2) Online Counseling https://livehealthonline.com/psychology/ Description: Use code UCDAVISCOUNSELING for free online counseling services made available to UC Davis students. 3) Individual Counseling https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/services/counseling/individual-counseling Description: Make an appointment for short-term therapy, free of charge for students at UC Davis. 4) Crisis Text Line Description: Text RELATE to 741741 from anywhere in the US to text a trained crisis counselor. The service is a free, 24/7, immediate and confidential counseling for those who may be experiencing painful emotions and are in need of support. 5) Community Advising Network (CAN) Counselors https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/person-type/community-advising-network-can-staff Description: A list of contacts for CAN counselors at UC Davis who may help with academic difficulties, depression, anxiety, stress management, etc.

In this episode we will be talking to 2 UCD Transfer Students and discuss what the journey is like as a Transfer. Listen to learn more about the journey, the growth, and gain some insight of the Transfer Student Life!

In this episode we will be catching up with UCD ASCE Alumna and former ASCE President, Christina Du! We will be reflecting on her undergraduate journey, her involvement in ASCE, and gaining some insight on the grad school life! Listen to learn more about her and her journey to where she is now as a Graduate Student at Stanford University!

In this episode we will be diving into the Civil Engineering Industry World with the Principal of BKF Engineers, Isaac Kontorovsky! He's had numerous experiences in the Civil Engineering field and will be giving us an insight on what the industry is like, tricks on how to do well on the FE/PE, how to nail those job interviews, and will be sharing his own story on how he became the Principal of BKF! If you'd like to connect with Isaac, here are his contact info: LinkedIn/Twitter/Clubhouse: @kontorovsky Instagram: @ikontorovsky http://www.bkf.com/about/leadership/isaac-kontorovsky/

In this episode we will be diving and checking in with the student life and what UCD Civil Engineering Students are up to during the pandemic! Listen to hear what kind of hobbies they've picked up and how their transition to online school have been!

We have a very special show today featuring not 1, but 2 amazing UC Davis Alumnaes and working Engineering Professionals. In this episode, we will be discussing the life of first generation students and why it's so important to represent first generation and minority students. We're so excited to share this heartfelt and inspiring episode with you all. Enjoy!

This introductory episode to the Let's Get Civil Podcast. In it, we talk about why UCD ASCE has decided to start this podcast and what you can expect to hear in future episodes. Thank you for taking the time to join us on this new little adventure!  If you have any questions or comments regarding our upcoming episodes feel free to DM us on Instagram or email us at asceucdavis@gmail.com.  If you have any suggestions on topics or people we should interview in the future fill out our survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeamHho5BlQAVFbaulnBqt3YkEcGf14sSEvmWQ9Dpx3mvF-sg/viewform