Recent Episodes
The $3B Project That Saved Fargo
After Fargo’s 2009 record flood fight when the community mobilized to sandbag and the city came within inches of disaster leaders knew a permanent solution was no longer optional. Dr. Dennis D. Truax talks with civil engineer...
Why Great Engineers Never Stop Learning
In this episode of 21st Century Engineer , Dr. Dennis D. Truax talks with Katye Miller McGinnis, P.E. about the realities of civil engineering growth: the learning never stops, mentorship takes adaptability, and great project...
The “Doubt Tax” Driving Women Out of AEC
In this special episode of 21st Century Engineer , Dr. Dennis D. Truax talks with Jennifer Todd about the “ Doubt Tax ” the hidden mental and emotional cost women pay in AEC just to be seen as competent. Jennifer explains why...
The Future of Civil Engineering
Thomas Smith — longtime ASCE leader and Executive Director for the past 11 years joins Dr. Dennis D. Truax for a special edition of the 21st Century Engineer Podcast. They discuss civil engineering’s future through the lens o...
Systems Thinking & Construction Safety with Industry Experts
In this special multi-guest episode, we bring together three industry experts to take on one of the most urgent conversations in civil infrastructure today: how do we build safer, smarter, more resilient projects?Engineers, e...
Engineered for Integrity
When a late-night call revealed foam discharging into the Mississippi River, chemical engineer Liz Rayfield had to make a decision—one that would shut down an entire plant for a week and cost millions. In this episode, Liz jo...