The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast27 Apr 2023

CEA - Why It's Inspiring to be a Civil Engineer (and You Should Be Too!) with Ghanim Kashwani

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

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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 software COP28

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