Bridges, Resilience & Civil Engineering's Future

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21st Century Engineer

Dennis Truax

29 episodes

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Dr. Dennis D. Truax, a renowned professional engineer, educator, and advocate for sustainable infrastructure. With over four decades of experience in academe, consulting, and environmental engineering, Dr. Truax dives deep into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of civil and environmental engineering. As the former President of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and Co-Founder of Bidcurement, Dr. Truax shares expert insights on workforce development, sustainable infrastructure practices, and innovative solutions for water resources and environmental management.

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Bridges, Resilience & Civil Engineering's Future

21st Century Engineer

41 minutes 19 seconds

2 months ago

Bridges, Resilience & Civil Engineering's Future

What inspires someone to become a civil engineer? In Autumn Buesking’s case: a childhood bridge, a statewide flood, and a spaghetti-and-glue design contest.

In this episode of 21st Century Water, host Dr. Dennis Truax welcomes Autumn — named one of ASCE’s 2025 New Faces of Civil Engineering — to share her journey from small-town Missouri to designing real infrastructure with national impact.

They dive into:

Building storm shelters, aquatic centers & school expansions
The power of internships and hands-on learning
Her explosive (literally) minor in demolition
The future of engineering: AI, sustainability, and systems thinking
The transition from college to career (including imposter syndrome)
Real advice for students and young professionals

This is a fun, practical, and inspiring conversation for anyone working in — or entering — the world of civil engineering.

🎙️ Hosted by Dr. Dennis Truax, former ASCE president and Professor Emeritus at Mississippi State University.

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