Parental Leave
“Recently, I have found myself referencing the age-old proverb ‘actions speak louder than words.’ I think most of us know what this means but the basic premise is you can…
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Less is More
A continuation of With Purpose by Matt Bales. http://gjf.02a.myftpupload.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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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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The Importance of Mentorship
According to Merriam-Webster, mentorship is the influence, guidance, or direction given by a trusted counselor or guide (a mentor). While the general idea of mentorship is the same, the execution…
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Inclusion and Diversity Cannot Progress Without Equity and Access
Inclusion and diversity have been two hot topics for most companies, especially within the last few years. Efforts to improve inclusion, diversity, equity, and access are important and go a…
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Why is Comprehensive Planning Necessary for Communities?
The Importance of Community Planning in a Changing WorldThink about your commute to work. (There is a high probability you’re working from home right now, so think about your commute…
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Teaching Through the Pandemic
In our previous post, I described the idea of using our pre-existing resilience to respond to the radical new situations we’ve experienced this year. I want to apply this concept…
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Hurricane Series: Post Hurricane Recovery
In this series so far, we have explained two major effects of hurricanes, debris, and stormwater and how engineers and planners work to mitigate those effects. Another effect of hurricanes is physical damage…
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5 Big Picture Ways to Design A Pandemic Resistant World
Since the pandemic started, there has been a lot of discussion about how this situation has allowed us the opportunity to take real action to solve long-standing problems. Everyone agrees…
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Learn from Her: Women in the Engineering Industry Share Their Journeys and Professional Insight
Of the STEM fields, engineering has the smallest number of female professionals. To promote change, we have to show women in engineering (a field that comprises more than just engineers)…
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