Podcasts about civil engineering department

Blood drinking bats can suck energy out of their protein-rich mealsVampire bats are famous for exclusively drinking blood, but they're also surprisingly good runners. And part of why that's surprising is that blood contains very little carbohydrates or fat, which most other mammals rely on for fuel. So Kenneth Welch and Giulia Rossi at University of Toronto Scarborough ran bats on a specially-designed treadmill to find out more. They discovered that the bats can almost instantly convert the amino acids in their blood meals into usable energy. The research was published in the journal Biology Letters.Canada's most prestigious science prize goes to garbage scienceDr. Kerry Rowe of Queen's University's Civil Engineering Department has been awarded this year's Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering for his critical work in designing landfills that have to contain our waste and pollutants for generations.UK sugar rationing in the 1950s led to lower risks of illness late in lifeSugar was rationed in the UK from 1940 to 1953 due to the war and postwar austerity, and so was consumed at about the level nutritionists now recommend. Dr. Claire Boone from McGill University was part of a new study published in the journal Science which found that the limited sugar intake by people in the UK during pregnancy and the first couple of years of life resulted in significant decreases in diabetes and hypertension.Reinventing the wheel to understand how the wheel was first inventedThe invention of the wheel is a milestone in human technological evolution, but it's not clear how it happened. A new study combines design science and computational mechanics to virtually re-invent the wheel and understand the developments that could have led to the creation of the first wheel-and-axle system. The research, led by Kai James from Georgia Institute of Technology, adds support to the theory that the wheel was likely first invented by Neolithic copper miners in around 3900 BC. The research was published in the journal Royal Society Open Science.Can high tech fishing gear limit losses of endangered whales?The endangered North Atlantic Right Whale has had a long and rocky road to recovery after the depredations of commercial whaling. One of the major threats to the species today is fishing line entanglements. In a documentary, producer Sonya Buyting explores how researchers, like Sean Brillant from the Canadian Wildlife Federation, and fishers, like Greg Beckerton in New Brunswick, are trialing high-tech ropeless fishing gear to save the whales while still preserving the fishers' livelihoods. 

Many of us know that tree rings can tell us how old a tree is. But there's so much more we can learn from these seemingly simple lines.  In the mid 1800's, right before the start of the U.S. Civil War, North America began to experience unusually low rainfall that lasted approximately 10 years. This drought, on par with the Dust Bowl of the 1930's, may have played a role in the near extinction of the American Bison due to the migration of people to areas that were lusher and more conducive to farming. Max Torbenson, formerly a postdoc at The Ohio State University in their Civil Engineering Department, now a Research Associate at the Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, studied tree rings to learn about past environments and climates. While he admits that it's difficult to attribute the effects of the drought to altering any specific part of the Civil Wars, reports do describe issues in supply chains due to rivers drying up and shortages of water for troops and animals used for transportation.    In the latest episode of AGU's podcast Third Pod from the Sun, Max describes how the work he and others are doing can inform us about how climate change has been influencing wildlife and humans for hundreds of years. Listen as Max recounts his journey as a scientist, takes us to remote field locations full of danger, and fills us in on why he fell in love with U.S.   This episode was produced Shane M Hanlon and mixed by Collin Warren. Artwork by Jace Steiner.

We want to recycle because it seems like an easy, low barrier to entry way of showing some love to the planet. Unfortunately, most of us are not doing as much good as we think we are when we recycle, because we're doing it incorrectly. Today we asked Dr. Ronald Mersky, chair of the Civil Engineering Department at Widener University about the most common mistakes people make when they recycle, how much of the stuff we recycle actually ends up in the trash, and how to fix the biggest problems with how we recycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We look at the water crisis in nelson Mandela Bay and the looming day zero with Gundo Maswime, Infrastructure Expert and lecturer in the Civil Engineering Department at the University of Cape Town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This podcast is part of a special series featuring the 2022 finalist teams for the INFORMS Franz Edelman Award for Achievement in Advanced Analytics, Operations Research and Management Science, the most prestigious award for achievement in the practice of O.R. and advanced analytics. For more than four decades, the Edelman Award has recognized contributions that are transforming how we approach some of the world's most complex problems. Finalists for the Edelman Award have contributed to a cumulative impact of more than $336 billion since the award's inception, as well as countless other nonmonetary benefits. The winner of this year's award will be announced at the 2022 INFORMS Business Analytics Conference, April 3-5. Joining me for this episode are Andrés Couve, the Chilean Minister of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation, Leonardo Basso, Professor with the Universidad de Chile in the Civil Engineering Department and Director of the Complex Engineering Systems Institute, to discuss the finalist entry from the team representing the country of Chile. During the COVID-19 crisis, the Chilean Ministries of Health and Sciences partnered with the Complex Engineering Systems Institute and telecom company Entel to develop innovative methodologies and tools that placed operations research and analytics at the forefront of the battle against the pandemic. These innovations have been used in key decisions that helped shape the strategy against the virus, including tools that shed light on the actual effects of lockdowns in different municipalities and over time; helped allocate limited intensive care capacity; allowed multiplying the testing capacity; provided on-the-ground strategies for the active search of asymptomatic cases based on anonymized mobility data; and implemented a nationwide serology surveillance program that greatly influenced Chile's decision regarding booster doses and provided valuable insight to the rest of the world.

  Our Sixth installment will feature Marwa Zaatari and William Bahnfleth.   Marwa Zaatari is a Partner at D ZINE Partners based in Austin, Texas. Doctor Zaatari has a Ph.D. in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in the Architectural and Civil Engineering Department. She also has a MS in Projects and the Built Environment from the American University of Beirut, and a BE in HVAC, Energy and Controls for the Mechanical Engineering Department of the Lebanese University in Lebanon. William Bahnfleth is a Professor of Architectural Engineering at Penn State University and a past Director of the Indoor Environment Center at Penn State. Doctor Bahnfleth has a Ph.D., MS and BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is also very active in a number of volunteer committees, including as the Chair of the ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force. About the Program Indoor Environments: Global Research to Action is a new video show & podcast that explores how research can be translated to practice on a variety of topics related to our built indoor environments. The International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate (ISIAQ) and the Indoor Environmental Quality Global Alliance (IEQ-GA) have partnered to create this unique show. This monthly program is hosted by Healthy Indoors' publisher, Bob Krell, and IEQ-GA president, Donald Weekes.    Check out all the episodes at: https://global.healthyindoors.com/c/indoor-environments/

On this episode, we're joined by Dr. Christopher Miller founder of Fontus Blue, Inc., an Associate Professor in the Civil Engineering Department at the University of Akron, and a registered Professional Engineer. His Fontus Blue firm specializes in water operations and treatment optimization that help deliver “Exceptional Drinking Water” to small and large communities around the globe. Working together with Fontus Blue, the City of Akron had its best lead results in the past 30 years while saving over $1 million this past year.” Join us as we talk with Chris about the future of water quality in our communities.

M.Nikhilesh B.Tech , III year CIVIL Engineering Department - Speaks about " Pallavi Engineering College Literary Club "

M.Nikhilesh Reddy from B.Tech - III year Civil Engineering Department - Speaking on the Topic ' Values in Today's Society ' @ PEC

Kruser talks to Greg Erhardt Assistant Professor for UK's Civil Engineering Department, about the state of our current infrastructure.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many of us know that tree rings can tell us how old a tree is. But there’s so much more we can learn from these seemingly simple lines. In the mid 1800’s, right before the start of the U.S. Civil War, North America began to experience unusually low rainfall that lasted approximately 10 years. This drought, on par with the Dust Bowl of the 1930’s, may have played a role in the near extinction of the American Bison due to the migration of people to areas that were lusher and more conducive to farming. Max Torbenson, a postdoc at The Ohio State University in their Civil Engineering Department, studies tree rings to learn about past environments and climates. While he admits that it’s difficult to attribute the effects of the drought to altering any specific part of the Civil Wars, reports do describe issues in supply chains due to rivers drying up and shortages of water for troops and animals used for transportation. In the latest episode of AGU’s podcast Third Pod from the Sun, Max describes how the work he and others are doing can inform us about how climate change has been influencing wildlife and humans for hundreds of years. Listen as Max recounts his journey as a scientist, takes us to remote field locations full of danger, and fills us in on why he fell in love with U.S. This episode was produced and mixed by Shane M Hanlon.

Many of us know that tree rings can tell us how old a tree is. But there’s so much more we can learn from these seemingly simple lines. In the mid 1800’s, right before the start of the U.S. Civil War, North America began to experience unusually low rainfall that lasted approximately 10 years. This drought, on par with the Dust Bowl of the 1930’s, may have played a role in the near extinction of the American Bison due to the migration of people to areas that were lusher and more conducive to farming. Max Torbenson, a postdoc at The Ohio State University in their Civil Engineering Department, studies tree rings to learn about past environments and climates. While he admits that it’s difficult to attribute the effects of the drought to altering any specific part of the Civil Wars, reports do describe issues in supply chains due to rivers drying up and shortages of water for troops and animals used for transportation. In the latest episode of AGU’s podcast Third Pod from the Sun, Max describes how the work he and others are doing can inform us about how climate change has been influencing wildlife and humans for hundreds of years. Listen as Max recounts his journey as a scientist, takes us to remote field locations full of danger, and fills us in on why he fell in love with U.S. This episode was produced and mixed by Shane M Hanlon.

Ann Johnson Stewart has been the president of Professional Engineering Services since its inception in October 1995. For over 20 years PES has provided civil engineering services to many large and small clients in the state of Minnesota. Ann's experience and connections in the field of materials testing and civil engineering are what have enabled the firm to consistently grow throughout the years. Ann has been an instructor in the Civil Engineering Department at the University of Minnesota (Minneapolis campus) for 22 years. She was the Faculty Director of the Construction Management program for 15 years, ending her tenure in that position to focus on her role at PES in June of 2015. Ann graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1986, and received her Master's of Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota -Twin Cities in 1994. Ann is a member of DBIA Upper Midwest, the WTS, APWA, and the Minnesota Surveyors and Engineers Society. What you'll learn about in this episode: Ann's life as an entrepreneur in civil engineering Why Ann decided to run for the state senate How Ann is juggling a run for office, managing her business, and taking care of her family at home during the COVID-crisis How Ann manages her time when there are not enough hours in the day to hit her goals The different ways we can take advantage of the time we've been given back due to the global pandemic How the responsibilities to win an election and run a business co-exist Ann's plans for the future Resources: Website: http://www.peservicesmn.com/ Anyone Can Make a Difference I have known Ann Johnson Stewart for a very long time now and she is one of the most extraordinary human beings I have ever met. Ann is an engineer and a teacher, and in spite of the chaotic lifestyle that entrepreneurship brings, she is pursuing a career in politics as well. Every time she sees an opportunity, she answers the call. Coupled with her drive to excel in everything she does, it is no surprise she has decided to run for the state senate. There is a switch she just can't turn off. In this episode of the Intentional Greatness podcast, Ann joins us to share her story. Look for the Next Mountain to Climb Many people who reach the pinnacle of success are content with staying there. But at the height of Ann's success, she began looking for her next peak to summit. After she attended the Women's March post-election in 2017, Ann was inspired by the realization that everyone around her could make a difference. She realized her own power to create change in this world, and since then she has been looking for new ways to harness it. The idea to run for the state senate has been hibernating since then and it has finally come to fruition. Not Enough Hours in a Day In general, women are more hesitant to run for office because they are weighed down by their limiting beliefs and inhibitions. Once we realize that we are all qualified to make an impact and we act from the heart, there is no telling how much we could accomplish. It's not for everyone, but if it is something you have wanted to do, stop hesitating. Ann is pursuing this opportunity amidst a global pandemic while she continues to run a business and take care of her family at home. Anyone can make a difference if they are committed. There are never going to be enough hours in the day to accomplish everything you set your heart to, but Ann has shown that you can still achieve your primary goals either way.

A native of Oklahoma, Mike was a Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy Civil Engineer Corps serving almost 34 years, retiring in 2004. Prior to his retirement he was Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), and Chief of Civil Engineers from October 2000 to October 2003. Since March 2004, Mike has served as the Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities at the University of Arkansas. Mike is a Registered P.E. (PA), Fellow/Life Member ASCE and Fellow/Life Member SAME. He was inducted into the National Academy of Construction (NAC) in 2005. In April 2006 he was inducted as an honorary member of the Arkansas Academy of Civil Engineering. In 2010 he was elected into the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) and received tenure as a professor in the Civil Engineering Department.

This week is all about that most ubiquitous of building materials: concrete. Historian Robert Courland joins us to talk about his book "Concrete Planet: The Strange and Fascinating Story of the World's Most Common Man-Made Material", our long history using concrete, and what modern engineers could learn from the Romans. We'll speak with Cristina Zanotti, Assistant Professor in the Civil Engineering Department at the University of British Columbia, about building better -- and more sustainable -- modern concrete structures. And we'll talk with organizers Andrew Tefs and Dave Barchyn about the Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race.

My guest Leon Sproule is a Shamanic Practitioner and a member of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies (http://shamanism.org). A student of anthropologist Michael Harner, founder of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies, Leon completed the Three Year Program in Advanced Shamanism from the Foundation in 2005. He is now an adjunct instructor at Gonzaga in the Civil Engineering Department and a member of the faculty for the Foundation for Shamanic Studies. We will be discussing his spiritual journey, the program of study that he completed, and the work of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies. This program originally aired on 4/9/12. Contact information: cartersproule@gmail.com or 509-238-6318 or visit http://shamanism.org.

Rhonda Faught, secretary of the New Mexico Transportation Department, speaks at the 45th Paving and Transportation Conference at the Mariott Pyramid in Albuquerque. The conference was hosted by the UNM School of Engineering, Civil Engineering Department.