Ep 23 - Engineering Greatness with Madonna Saad + Vania Del Carmen Moreno-Colin

Ep 23 - Engineering Greatness with Madonna Saad + Vania Del Carmen Moreno-Colin

From Engineering Greatness by American Concrete Institute

December 19, 2024 · 28 min · Season 2 · Episode 23

About this episode

Madonna Saad and Vania Del Carmen Moreno-Colin discuss their journeys in civil engineering, emphasizing the importance of opportunities and networking.

In this episode, Madonna Saad, a recent graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and Vania Del Carmen Moreno-Colin, a student at the University of Washington, share their journeys in civil engineering. Vania reflects on her transition from participating in a rocketry team to taking on leadership roles within ACI, while Madonna discusses her active involvement in engineering clubs and her internship experiences. Together, they highlight the importance of seeking out opportunities, engaging in research, and leveraging networking and sponsorships to advance their careers. They also candidly explore the challenges and rewards of balancing academics with extracurricular commitments, offering valuable advice to aspiring engineers. Check out the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/848LlOErp6U Engineering Greatness is produced by Association Briefings.

People in this episode

Guests: Madonna Saad, Vania Del Carmen Moreno-Colin

Topics covered

  • civil engineering
  • career development
  • student experiences
  • leadership
  • networking
  • extracurricular activities

Keywords

  • civil engineering
  • student leadership
  • networking
  • internships
  • extracurriculars
  • career advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Louisiana at Lafayette, University of Washington, ACI, Association Briefings

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