Ep 27 - Engineering Greatness with Emilia Clavijo + Amanda Angelo, FACI

Ep 27 - Engineering Greatness with Emilia Clavijo + Amanda Angelo, FACI

From Engineering Greatness by American Concrete Institute

August 20, 2025 · 32 min · Episode 27

About this episode

Emilia Clavijo and Amanda Angelo discuss their journeys in civil engineering and the importance of mentorship and community support.

In this episode, Emilia Clavijo, Graduate Research Assistant at Auburn University, and Amanda Angelo, FACI, Regional Fiber Specialist at Sika USA, share their paths into civil engineering and the experiences that shaped their careers. Amanda discusses her unexpected shift from pre-med to civil engineering, sparked by a fascination with concrete, and how that passion led her to pursue a PhD in infrastructure materials engineering. Together, they reflect on the importance of fieldwork, committee involvement, and the balancing act of professional commitments. The conversation also underscores the supportive role of organizations like ACI, which provide community, mentorship, and opportunities that are vital to the growth of young professionals in the field. Check out the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/GuZhzf_ck00 Engineering Greatness is produced by Association Briefings.

People in this episode

Guests: Emilia Clavijo, Amanda Angelo

Topics covered

  • civil engineering
  • career paths
  • mentorship
  • fieldwork
  • professional development

Keywords

  • civil engineering
  • mentorship
  • fieldwork
  • infrastructure materials
  • career development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Auburn University, Sika USA, ACI

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