EPISODE · Apr 27, 2023 · 26 MIN
CEA - Why It's Inspiring to be a Civil Engineer (and You Should Be Too!) with Ghanim Kashwani
from The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast · host Isaac Oakeson
Is civil engineering a good career choice? 🤔 In today’s episode, Dr. Ghanim Kashwani talks about why it is! He’s the first CEng in the UAE with both academic and hands-on experience, currently leading applied research efforts to translate academic discoveries into useful products for the industry. He also talks about the academic vs experience debate, the impact of AI, a topic engineer should study but usually neglect, and more! It’s all in here. 😉 Tune in to Learn: His journey to become the first Chartered Engineer (CEng) in the UAE An international trend regarding professional certifications — and why it matters What is the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and how did it start? A Japanese concept that led to his PhD — and how it can help with your life as well The Academia vs Experience debate: Are they really opposites? A method to give on-the-job experience to students in school — and it's not internships! Fundamental vs Applied Research: This is what made Edison more known than Tesla 2 non-engineering topics every civil engineer should get handle of How AI will change the civil engineering industry — and how you can adapt to it His #1 piece of advice for young professionals for a successful career The right definition of civil engineering you’ve never been told before Our Partners: Built Bar Namecheap Resources Mentioned: Ghanim’s past appearance (CEA #82) Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) Heriot-Watt University UAE Society of Civil Engineers Higher Colleges of Technology How to Talk Sustainability to your CFO, by HBR How AI Will Transform Project Management, by HBR Man of Iron, by Julian Glover Ikigai, by Francesc Miralles & Héctor García The Engineer's Wife, by Tracy Wood Rhino softwareCOP28 Connect With Ghanim: LinkedIn More CEA Resources: Website The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses FE and PE Practice Exams Free Facebook Community YouTube Channel Free Newsletter Instagram Twitter [email protected]
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Is civil engineering a good career choice? 🤔 In today’s episode, Dr. Ghanim Kashwani talks about why it is! He’s the first CEng in the UAE with both academic and hands-on experience, currently leading applied research efforts to translate academic discoveries into useful products for the industry. He also talks about the academic vs experience debate, the impact of AI, a topic engineer should study but usually neglect, and more! It’s all in here. 😉 Tune in to Learn: His journey to become the first Chartered Engineer (CEng) in the UAE An international trend regarding professional certifications — and why it matters What is the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and how did it start? A Japanese concept that led to his PhD — and how it can help with your life as well The Academia vs Experience debate: Are they really opposites? A method to give on-the-job experience to students in school — and it's not internships! Fundamental vs Applied Research: This is what made Edison more known than Tesla 2 non-engineering topics every civil engineer should get handle of How AI will change the civil engineering industry — and how you can adapt to it His #1 piece of advice for young professionals for a successful career The right definition of civil engineering you’ve never been told before Our Partners: Built Bar Namecheap Resources Mentioned: Ghanim’s past appearance (CEA #82) Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) Heriot-Watt University UAE Society of Civil Engineers Higher Colleges of Technology How to Talk Sustainability to your CFO, by HBR How AI Will Transform Project Management, by HBR Man of Iron, by Julian Glover Ikigai, by Francesc Miralles & Héctor García The Engineer's Wife, by Tracy Wood Rhino softwareCOP28 Connect With Ghanim: LinkedIn More CEA Resources: Website The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses FE and PE Practice Exams Free Facebook Community YouTube Channel Free Newsletter Instagram Twitter [email protected]
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