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My journey to achieving the first place among more than 450 students is nothing but a proof to myself that I can reach what I want through proper planning, correct execution, and eagerness to make my way to my goal intelligently rather than through effort. It is just my first success from a very long list that I aspire to in the future. I will strive to continue at this level next year and the following, aiming to achieve the first place in the College of Engineering, not just in the Civil Department. If I fail to achieve my goal, it indicates a flaw in my plan. Instead of getting discouraged, I will work on correcting my mistakes, creating a new plan, and finding a more effective strategy.

Civil Engineering Talk for Undergrad It is highly recommended to undergrad students to read books where their interests are. Let's you like to make career Structural Engineer in future. Read at least 5 books during your undergrad. For example ASCE Reference book:  https://lnkd.in/gU9BEXzn] For more info, contact The Engineering Mentor Thanks! #civil_engineering_career_bangladesh_to_usa_canada #the_engineering_mentor #Civil_Engineering 

"Students don't need assignments on pages, they need assignments on CVs" by Dr. Syed Saad. Inspired by this, I finished the Coursera course "Mechanics of Materials IV: Deflection, Buckling, Combined Loading and Failure Theories" well before the final exam, which I originally planned to tackle afterward. While I already had a love for taking online courses that rewards at the end, Dr. Syed Saad ⭐ recent posts truly motivated me to excel. Although the replacement of conventional assignments with Complex Engineering Problems, Projects, and Certifications is being practiced by many faculty members at Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, designing a laboratory course with some compulsory certifications and projects by the Faculty of Engineering Sciences | GIK Institute is above all. I hope that our esteemed Department of Civil Engineering | GIK Institute will also introduce compulsory certifications in the laboratory courses. The course below is designed and taught amazingly and helped me strengthen my foundation in Structural Engineering. The videos are short and brief, so you won't get bored. I recommend it to all Civil Engineering students who struggle with structural analysis. #coursera #certification #structuralanalysis #structuralengineering #lifelonglearning

"At DTU, we are working to create the best engineering programs in Europe. Continually. So that is why we have introduced the polytechnical foundation at DTU: It consists of a series of compulsory courses for all civil engineering students, which ensure a broad, common professional starting point," says President Anders Overgaard Bjarklev in this talk. #DTUdk #TechnologyForPeople #EngineeringEducation #Engineering

Over the past two years, I've been chairing a committee to establish a new award within the American Society of Civil Engineers. The aim of this award is to recognise the impact of scholarly work at the ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering. The committee was aware of the challenges of defining the complex, vague and broad concept of scholarly impact, reflected by moments of silence in our meetings. We were still determined to shift the discourse and instigate a paradigm shift. For decades, metrics such as #citation are widely used to recognise scholarly impact, within universities, academic communities and more broadly industries and societies. Popular for the ease of use, the compromise has been framed as the "tyranny of metrics." Citations are increasingly criticised for their limitations in indicating the depth of what is known as the scholarly impact. Within these two years we aimed to incite a shift towards true impact. This is a short synopsis of the award: (i) Title: One of the first decisions was the title of the award. We opted for a descriptive title, the Decade Award, as it will be given to papers published ten years ago. This title maintains objectivity and removes the chances of overstating the purpose of the award, while the discourse on the concept of scholarly impact is still evolving. (ii) Core philosophy: In the proposed conceptual framework, we consider metrics just as the necessary condition for recognition of scholarly impact, and in this sense we recognise the value of outreach. However, the depth and narrative of the impact are the sufficient conditions for recognition. (iii) Process: To operationalise this philosophy, the committee reviews the list of highly cited papers, and then selects five highly cited papers based on their rigour. The authors of the five selected papers are then invited to provide a short 500-word narrative on the impact of their work, both practical and theoretical impact. We specifically instruct the authors to avoid referring to metrics, as they are already considered as the necessary condition. The committee then selects the Decade Award based on the submitted narratives. We believe this is just the start of the paradigm shift in the discourse of scholarly impact towards a more meaningful and engaged definition. There will be a need for critical reflection on the proposed conceptualisation and process, but this is an exciting start to change the direction. The main goal is to continuously shift the concept of scholarly impact from the decoupled metrics towards rewarding engaged scholarship and broader societal impacts. Special thanks to the Editor of ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering, Young Hoon KWAK for his unwavering support of this change of discourse, the rest of the committee, Ying-Yi Chih, Daniel D'Angelo, P.E., Qingbin Cui, Nan Li, and the American Society of Civil Engineers for supporting this initiative. Congratulations to the first Decade Award winners!

The flexibility of this course delivery gives a lot of opportunities for working while studying.

I recently came across the alarming news that 70% of applications for UG engineering this year are for Computer and IT courses, with very few opting for Civil Engineering. As a Civil and Structural Engineer, this deeply concerns me. It's disheartening to see the dwindling interest in a field that plays such a critical role in nation-building. Civil Engineers are the backbone of infrastructure development, yet it seems that may be due to low placement rates, lack of good professors - infrastructure / institutions or starting salaries are deterring students from choosing this path. However, I firmly believe that Civil Engineering offers immense opportunities, not only in the private sector but also in the government sector. The pride and satisfaction of creating something tangible and lasting are unparalleled. I urge my fellow professionals to take some time to educate the younger generation about the value of a career in Civil Engineering. Whether through guest lectures at engineering institutes or mentoring sessions, let's help them understand the fundamentals, the vast opportunities, and how to excel in interviews with MNCs. Let's join hands to strengthen the Civil Engineering field and inspire the next generation to build a stronger, more resilient future. #CivilEngineering #NationBuilding #EngineeringEducation #CareerInCivil #StructuralEngineering #EngineeringOpportunities #CivilEngineers #FutureOfEngineering #Mentorship #BuildTheFuture #EngineeringCommunity #EducationMatters #EngineeringCareers #STEMEducation

The Bridge🏟🏟🏟 That Taught Me More Than My Degree Ever Could...🎖🎖🎖🎖 Years ago, fresh out of university with a civil engineering degree, I was excited to jump into my first major project while been attached to an experience engineer: constructing a bridge over a river that connected two towns. On paper, everything looked perfect. We had blueprints, calculations, and a solid team. But then reality hit. What the textbooks didn’t tell me was this: 🚦🚦 Unexpected #weather: Torrential rains delayed our timeline. 🚦🚦Materials delay: One shipment didn’t meet quality standards. 🚦🚦Human factor: A minor miscommunication between teams nearly derailed everything. Each challenge was a real-world reminder that civil engineering is more than formulas —it’s about #adaptability, #leadership**, and most importantly, #teamwork. The project lasted for 2 years and it was completed in a record time. We didn’t just build a #bridge, we built trust, resilience, and a deeper understanding of what it takes to get things done. The real world doesn’t always follow the script, but that’s where true growth happens. To all the aspiring engineers: embrace the challenges. They’re your greatest teachers. #Leadership #EngineeringLife #CivilEngineering #ConstructionIndustry #GrowthMindset #LessonsLearned

Industrial Engineering to be used in all branches of engineering. Industrial Engineering in Civil Engineering. Lesson 427 of Industrial Engineering ONLINE Course - Applied Industrial Engineering Module #IndustrialEngineering #productivity #CostReduction #CivilEngineering #LeanConstruction https://lnkd.in/gA3fzh_D

Meet LevelUP Fellow, Shenghua (Edward) Wu, Ph.D.!  Dr. Wu's LevelUP project is entitled: “REAL WORLD ENGINEERING: Integrating Standards and Specifications Education across the Engineering Curriculum”. This project aims to design and integrate standards and specifications education across the civil engineering curricula within the Department of Civil, Coastal, and Environmental Engineering. To achieve this, we will develop five standalone learning modules tailored for freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, and graduate levels. These modules are designed to seamlessly integrate into existing courses. For lower-level courses, our approach includes hands-on activities that establish meaningful connections with industry, inspiring and introducing students to the world of standards and specifications. Additionally, team-based learning modules will be incorporated into the Civil Engineering Materials Lab course, enhancing student engagement and mastery of standards related to materials. As students progress to higher-level courses, they will actively participate in mock standards development activities. This hands-on experience is intended to further refine their skills, ensuring they are well-prepared for industry standards and specifications, thus bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world application.