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Oct 30, 2025 44 min

They Don’t Teach This in Engineering School

from 21st Century Engineer Hosted by Dennis Truax

This edition of The 21st Century Engineer newsletter spotlights Alex Steelman, PE a 2025 NSPE Emerging Leader who shares her journey from aerospace aspirations to building communities through civil infrastructure. Guided by strong mentors and driven by a love for problem-solving, Alex reflects on early-career challenges, lifelong learning, and the importance of professional societies in shaping ethical, servant leaders. Her story is a testament to resilience, curiosity, and commitment to the profession’s highest ideals: protecting the public, advancing knowledge, and mentoring the next generation. #CivilEngineering #Mentorship #EngineeringLeadership #WomenInSTEM #NSPE #ServantLeadership

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