Ep 25 - Engineering Greatness with Maria Juenger + Megan Voss-Warner
From Engineering Greatness by American Concrete Institute
April 23, 2025 · 37 min · Season 3 · Episode 25
About this episode
Maria Juenger and Megan Voss-Warner discuss their journeys in civil engineering and the importance of mentorship and competitions in the field.
In this episode, Maria Juenger, Professor at The University of Texas at Austin and current president of ACI, joins Megan Voss-Warner, PhD, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Evansville, to share their personal paths into the world of civil engineering. Megan reflects on her journey from studying chemistry to discovering a passion for materials science and civil engineering, while Maria shares how an early love for math and science shaped her career. Together, they discuss how awareness of engineering careers has evolved over time, their active roles within the American Concrete Institute (ACI), and how student competitions help spark interest and engagement in the field. The conversation also touches on the challenges of balancing research and teaching, offers career advice for young engineers, and highlights the vital role of mentorship and professional communities like ACI in shaping successful careers. Check out the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/fTRRWJcwkR0 Engineering Greatness is produced by Association Briefings.
People in this episode
Guests: Maria Juenger, Megan Voss-Warner
Topics covered
- civil engineering
- mentorship
- student competitions
- career advice
- materials science
Keywords
- civil engineering
- mentorship
- materials science
- student competitions
- career advice
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: American Concrete Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, University of Evansville
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