Talent Beyond the Desk – Gardening
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Introduction As winter continues and the days are a little darker and colder, we thought it would be a great time to brighten up everyone’s week by shining a light…
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Less is More
A continuation of With Purpose by Matt Bales. https://summitde.com/with-purpose/ A famous Architect once said, “Less is more.” This described his approach to architecture that led the way to a modernist…
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The Importance of Testing Soils
IntroductionWhile numerous components help construct a building, bridge, or road, one of the most critical aspects is the foundation. A strong foundation is paramount to a project’s resiliency. However, an installed foundation is only as good as the supporting…
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With Purpose
(A) Unprecedented business disruption + (B) global pandemic + (C) heightened social division and unrest = (D) Chaos ChaosChaos –”complete disorder and confusion.” For the better part of two years,…
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How’d I Get Here? Barbara’s Journey
For as far back as I have memories, I have been a maker. I am grateful to the millennialists who coined the term that so much more accurately describes us…
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Everyone Loves A Good Park – Why Parks are Valuable to Communities
Imagine walking down a street on a hot summer day. Your brow is sweating, and your feet are aching. Then, you come across a park. Its shady, friendly solace beckons…
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How’d I Get Here: Brad’s Journey
Where I StartedWhen I first started college, at Wayne Community College, in Goldsboro, NC, I knew little to nothing about the science of geology. It had never been a consideration…
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How Self-Healing Concrete Works and How It Can Help the Construction Industry
Since I have joined Summit, I have had multiple people interested in the research which I performed as a graduate student/researcher at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. This research…
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My Wellness Journey – Starr H.
This is a timeline of my health journey, from cancer diagnosis to feeling healthier than I have in a long time. While it was a tumultuous, scary, and often tough…
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How’d I Get Here?: Aaron’s Journey
When I began studying geology at UNC, my goal was to find career opportunities in petroleum exploration or mining operations since those industries paid the highest salaries. However, working for…
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