016 // Building the Next Generation of Engineers with ASCE National Student Ambassador Sophie Lipomanis

Summary of Content: Sophie Lipomanis is very passionate about the civil engineering profession and ways we can better our societies and communities with engineering. She also serves as a civil engineering ambassador at the JB Speed School of Engineering. She also volunteers with the Speed School Student Council (SSSC), ASCE Student Presidential Group (SPG), National Association of Engineering Student Councils (NAESC), the Society of American Military Engineers (S.A.M.E.), and as a student member of the National Society of Professional Engineers (N.S.P.E.). Some questions discussed in the episode (Video Timestamps): 00:00 - Intro  02:37 - Intro Sophie  03:20 - What value do you see in volunteering with ASCE and other organizations?  04:30 - How was the transition of changing majors from Biomedical Engineering to Civil Engineering?  06:00 - How was your experience volunteering with Engineers Without Borders?  08:10 - What do you want to do after graduation?  09:59 - Can you tell us a little more about your work as a National ASCE Student Ambassador?  12:05 - What has been your experience with ASCE at your university?  14:14 - What other activities are you doing online for your ASCE student chapter?  15:56 - Were you able to get an internship this past summer? How is the future of internships looking?  18:46: What advice do you have for students and other engineers for online networking?  21:28: What advice do you have for young engineers looking for a career in engineering?  23:03 - What advice do you have for other women that want a career in engineering?  26:19 - How can we continue engineering our future?  27:45 - Connect with Sophie  28:41 - Outro Resources mentioned in this episode: PPI discount code: www.luisfelipeduque.com/PPI2Pass [//www.luisfelipeduque.com/PPI2Pass] Connect with Sophie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophie_the_civil_engineer/?hl=en  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophielipomanis/ Podcast Gear: Microphone: https://amzn.to/2UNyHLF  Computer: https://amzn.to/3bEohVK  Zoom H6: https://amzn.to/2FgQbMw Music by Jack Winder: Outro: Southern Skies  Website: https://www.jackwinders.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusic  Follow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcg Luis Duque: LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueEITLinkedIn  Twitter: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueTwitter  Facebook: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueFacebook  Instagram: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueInstagram  Personal Website: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueWebsite  YouTube: http://bit.ly/LuisDuqueEITYouTube  Westgate Travel Partners: http://bit.ly/WGTPDiscounts Engineering our Future Podcast: Subscribe to the Podcast: www.luisfelipeduque.com/podcast  Support the Podcast: http://bit.ly/EOFPodcastSupport  Twitter: http://bit.ly/EOFTwitter  Instagram: bit.ly/EOFInstagram In this podcast, the host Luis Duque, will talk about his own experiences and those around him to help young professionals, students, and international students succeed in their career. Luis is a practicing Bridge Engineer in Colorado. His career is just beginning, but he has been able to help communities in need as well as being involved with professional organizations to advance the Structural Engineering profession. Business Inquiries: info@luisfelipeduque.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message