Let's Get Civil!: Recent Episodes
ASCE UCD Podcast
Join UC Davis ASCE every other Monday as we delve into the nitty-gritty details of civil engineering student life and beyond. If you are interested in hearing other students' perspectives, advice, successes, and failures, this is the place for you. Each episode consists of conversations with students, practicing engineers, and faculty members discussing topics relevant to a civil engineering career. If you are a high school student looking into majors, a current civil engineering student, or even a seasoned engineer, you can find something in this podcast for you.
Join Alex and Cassie for their final episode as podcast hosts as they reflect on some of their favorite moments from this year! Additionally, get a sneak preview of next year's podcast as the torch is passed on to the next podcast hosts, Ariba and Adrian! Thank you to all of our loyal listeners to your support over the year and we hope that you will keep listening next year!
Do you want to learn more about ASCE’s intern program? Listen to this week’s episode where we spill some tea with Podcast Intern Ariba Arif and Outreach Intern Rachel Reimer! We talk about what it is like to be an ASCE intern, favorite ASCE memories, and future plans for ASCE.
Thank you to all of our listeners, and make sure to check out ASCE’s socials to keep up to date with all things Civil!
Instagram: @asce_ucd
Discord: https://discord.gg/7cbE9U52
Join us to talk with ITE President Brandon Ng! We discuss their recent competition in Utah, transportation engineering, and why you should consider joining ITE.
Thank you to all of our listeners, and make sure to check out ASCE’s socials to keep up to date with all things Civil!
Instagram: @asce_ucd
Discord: https://discord.gg/uEj8NW7K
Also check out ITE on all their socials!
Instagram: @itedavis
Discord: https://discord.gg/XTjJAGSmtX
For questions about ITE please email transpo.ucdavis@gmail.com
Do you want to know more about what the annual MidPac Competition is? Listen to this week’s episode to learn about our region's biggest civil engineering competition with ASCE MidPac Coordinator Jessica Lee! We discuss the different teams that compete, the work that goes into making a MidPac happen, favorite competition memories, and results from this year's competition.
Thank you to all of our listeners, and make sure to check out ASCE’s socials to keep up to date with all things Civil!
Instagram: @asce_ucd
Do you want to know more about the Water depth at UC Davis? Listen to this week’s episode to learn about Professor Veronica Morales’ experience with Water! We discuss the different classes offered at UC Davis, the water industry, upcoming innovations, and Professor Morales’ unique career path.
Thank you to all of our listeners, and make sure to check out ASCE’s socials to keep up to date with all things Civil!
Instagram: @asce_ucd
Do you want to know more about the Transportation depth at UC Davis? Listen to this week’s episode to learn about Professor Kari Watkins’ experience with Transportation! We discuss the different classes offered at UC Davis, the transportation industry, upcoming innovations, and Professor Watkins’ study abroad course.
Thank you to all of our listeners, and make sure to check out ASCE’s socials to keep up to date with all things Civil!
Instagram: @asce_ucd
Discord: https://discord.gg/mwjStZPB
Do you have questions about Construction Management at UC Davis? Listen to this week’s episode to learn about what the club and the Construction industry has to offer! We talk to club president Sydney Sandoval about the recent ASC competition and what Construction Management entails.
Thank you to all of our listeners, and make sure to check out ASCE’s socials to keep up to date with all things Civil!
Instagram: @asce_ucd
Discord: https://discord.gg/uEj8NW7K
Also check out the Construction Management Instagram to stay updated on their events!
Instagram: @cm_at_ucd
Do you want to know more about the Structures depth at UC Davis? Listen to this week’s episode for a crash course on all things structures! We discuss the various classes you will encounter in this depth, different aspects of the industry, and why learning about structures is so important.
Thank you to all of our listeners, and make sure to check out ASCE’s socials to keep up to date with all things Civil!
Instagram: @asce_ucd
Discord: https://discord.gg/EZvDmj2rrG
Do you want to know more about the Geotechnical depth at UC Davis? Listen to this week’s episode for a crash course on all things geotech! We discuss the various classes you will encounter in this depth, different aspects of the industry, and why learning about geotechnical is so important.
Thank you to all of our listeners, and make sure to check out ASCE’s socials to keep up to date with all things Civil!
Instagram: @asce_ucd
Discord: https://discord.gg/tKxErbAA
Do you want to know more about the Environmental depth or Environmental Engineering at UC Davis? Listen to this week’s episode for a crash course on all things Environmental! We discuss the different content covered in Environmental classes, various career paths, a new study abroad opportunity for Environmental, and exciting new advancements in the industry! Listen in to discover why you should consider Environmental.
Thank you to all of our listeners, and make sure to check out ASCE’s socials to keep up to date with all things Civil!
Instagram: @asce_ucd
Discord: https://discord.gg/XQp2uvsy
Join us for an exciting new episode of "Let's Get Civil" as we sit down with Mel Pham, the President of UC Davis's Chi Epsilon chapter. Fresh off leading Davis to victory at the Pacific District Conference, Mel is here to share insight into what Chi Epsilon actually is, how to step into leadership roles, and the positive impact Chi Epsilon provides for the civil engineering community at UC Davis.
Thank you to all of our listeners, and make sure to check out ASCE’s socials to keep up to date with all things Civil!
Instagram: @asce_ucd
Discord: https://discord.gg/mJmt9Xjrd4
Interested in making a splash at the career fair and securing the internship/job of your dreams? Check out this week's episode for a career fair crash course with Webcor Senior Project Engineer and former Davis student Evan To! Hear tips for making good impressions on recruiters, how to upgrade your resume to the next level, and Evan's own career journey from career fair attendee to project engineer!
Thank you to all of our listeners, and make sure to check out ASCE’s socials to keep up to date with all things Civil!
Instagram: @asce_ucd
Discord: https://discord.gg/VhZnPzdF
Do you have questions about Civil Engineering at UC Davis? Listen to this week’s episode for a crash course on all things Civil! Hear more about ASCE from the UC Davis chapter president Freesia Finn, and hear what the project managers from the 7 different project teams have to say about their teams! We also discuss the different Civil Engineering classes, such as ECI 3 and the five depths, Chi Epsilon, and our personal experiences.
Thank you to all of our listeners, and make sure to check out ASCE’s socials to keep up to date with all things Civil!
Instagram: @asce_ucd
Discord:https://discord.gg/VhZnPzdF
Welcome back to the new school year! In this introductory episode, Let's Get Civil begins another season as the incredible prior hosts, Sydney and Erica, reflect on some of their favorite episodes from hosting the podcast and begin to pass the torch to the new hosts, Alex and Cassie! Be sure to stay tuned for a podcast season packed with fun, surprises, and of course, civil engineering!
Feel free to DM us on -
Instagram: @asce_ucd
Email: asceucdavis@gmail.com
Are you interested in applying to be an ASCE board member? Do you want to know what being in ASCE entails? Well, you've come to the right place! Today, we are talking to 2 ASCE underclassmen about their experience in ASCE and how it benefits them! But it's NEVER too late to join... tune in now!
Link to apply to ASCE as a board member: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhKGn2IXmPWmB89d8aL56-9C2oikWWVx8X7d4nBgvz_A_U3w/viewform
ASCE instagram: @asce_ucd
Are you interested in the Transportation depth for Civil Engineers (ITE) and want to be more involved in the transportation industry? Join the Institute of Transportation Engineers club where you can learn all about transportation engineering and be hands on in the field as well.
Today we are lucky to speak with Enyeda Hernandez, the current ITE president, to learn all about the transportation side of engineering. We cover things such as internships, hard times in engineering and how to overcome them, and focus on the Mini-Pac (MIDPAC) competition for ITE in Spring Quarter.
Make sure to keep up to date with out socials as well as ITE's update, thank you to all our listeners!
IG: @asce_ucd
Discord: https://discord.gg/m4CfExs3
Thank you for tuning in to today’s episode with Emma and Rachel and learning more about being a civil engineering major at UC Davis! If you ever need to reach them or receive advising, check out the website in our description! Also, make sure to read the newsletter that is sent out each week! Who knows, you might even find your future job through it. Good luck on finals everyone!
Advising Website: https://cee.engineering.ucdavis.edu/undergraduate/advising
ASCE Instagram: @asce_ucd
Are you an engineer thinking about pursuing graduate school? Or are you curious about what senior design entails? In this episode, we are joined by Andrew Hilton, a UC Davis civil engineering graduate student here to inform us about our options as we reach the later stages of our undergrad!
Thank you all for listening to today’s episode on Engineers without Borders and Neil’s involvement in it! Hopefully after this episode, you’re more inclined to make a great change for the world with your engineering abilities!
ASCE Instagram: @asce_ucd
EWB: https://www.ewb-usa.org/
EWB UC Davis Chapter: https://ewbucd.weebly.com/
Thank you for tuning in to today’s episode with Megan Kurtz and hearing her take on her path in the engineering field as a woman! If you are interested in more information about YMF and Wood Rogers or anything related, check out our description.
ASCE Instagram: asce_ucd
Wood Rogers: https://www.woodrodgers.com/
YMF: https://www.asce.org/communities/younger-members
Thank you all for listening to today’s episode on Archie Tan and Ray Mallari's experience with CalTrans & Ware Malcomb and getting to their position that they are in today. We hope that you guys will research more on companies, like these, that interest you. Good luck in this Winter Quarter everyone!
CalTrans: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/human-resources
Ware Malcomb: https://www.waremalcomb.com/about-us/
ASCE Instagram: asce_ucd
Happy Thanksgiving Aggies! Interested in pursuing construction management or just seeing what it entails? You've come to the right spot! Today we have project managers from the UC Davis construction management club, Shen and Aaron, here to talk to us about their experiences regarding construction management.
CM Discord: discord.gg/C2wWeFjDjz
CM Instagram: @cm_at_ucd
ASCE Instagram: @asce_ucd
Make sure to follow our Instagram for more updates on future podcasts and everything civil engineering!
Welcome again to the new season! What is the meaning of Life? Well, in this episode, UC Davis’s beloved Chancellor, Gary May, and his wife, LeShelle May, give us their input on what their take on the meaning of life is as well as their successes/challenges they had to face leading up to their current lives.
Check out the links below to be up to date with all these amazing people & organizations and be sure to show some love as well! Some key takeaways: Reach out to communities/organizations, academics are vital, and most importantly, have fun & laugh!
Gary May: @chancellor.may (ig)
LeShelle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leshelle-may-2135505/ (linkedin)
NSBE: @nsbe (Ig)
SWE: @swetalk (Ig)
ASCE at UCD: @asce_ucd (ig)
To listen to more career and life advice, be sure to check out more of our episodes and follow our Instagram to be in the loop! Go Ags!
Happy Halloween! Come and listen to our thrilling podcast series of Public vs. Private companies! Today on the podcast we are talking to the Assistant plant manager in Granite for the plant of Bradshaw, Suzanne Collins! Suzanne is a fellow Davis Alumni and in this episode she shares her experiences from Davis and with the civil engineering industry. With Sydney being an intern for Granite, the experience from an intern’s perspective is amazing and is a highly recommended place to work if you enjoy environmental engineering mixed with Heavy Civil.
Apply to Granite!: https://www.graniteconstruction.com/careers/internships
ASCE at UCD: @asce_ucd (ig)
Are you interested in attending the ASCE x Chi Epsilon career fair happening 10/20-10/21? If so, you came to the right place! In this episode, we will be talking to ASCE's VP External, Freesia Finn, about the career fair! Tune in to hear advice on how to go about civil engineering career fairs, internships, resumes, and more!
Boo! There are some new witches in town. In this introductory episode, we welcome everyone to a new season of Let's Get Civil! In with the new and out with the old the amazing prior hosts, Sarah and Freesia, reflect on some of their favorite episodes from hosting the podcast and begin to pass the torch to the new hosts, Sydney and Erica! Be sure to stay tuned for some upcoming surprise guests and topics.
Feel free to DM us on -
Instagram: @asce_ucd
Email: asceucdavis@gmail.com
Discord: https://discord.gg/hbHcbKyj
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!
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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:
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ucdenvironmentalproject.weebly.com
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Insta: @environmentalproject.ucd
Concrete Canoe:
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asceucdavis.weebly.com/concrete-canoe
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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