Recent Episodes
The Burnout Behind America's Infrastructure Crisis
Why are so many civil engineers leaving the industry? In this episode, Scott, Dennis, and Miles dissect the toxic cultures, lack of purpose, and outdated systems driving talent out of one of America’s most essential professio...
Engineers vs. AI: Who’s Really in Control?
Is artificial intelligence really a threat to engineering—or is it just another tool in the box? In this episode of The 21st Century Engineer , host Dennis sits down with Nick Heim, Senior Innovation Engineer at StructureCare...
How AI Is Rewriting Engineering Ethics
This episode of The 21st Century Engineer Podcast , Dennis sits down with Tara Hoke — ethics counsel for ASCE and a 20-year veteran in civil infrastructure — to unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping the ethical resp...
Why the Future of Flood Engineering Depends on Data, Passion & Digita…
In Episode 7 of The 21st Century Engineer , we sit down with Sarah McEwen — PE, CFM, and Central Region Hydrology & Hydraulics Discipline Lead at Neel-Schaffer — to discuss what it means to lead the future of water resource e...
From Engineering Dreams to Global Impact
What happens when your dream to save the world meets the reality of design spreadsheets and construction sites? In this episode, Dr. Dennis Truax talks with civil engineer and nonprofit leader Laura Wilson , who shares how he...
Building Impact: A Real Talk Between Generations of Civil Engineers
What does it mean to be a civil engineer in the 21st century? In this episode, we’re bridging generations — sitting down with young professional Matthew Jacobson for a real, thoughtful conversation about leadership, service, ...