Sustained Success
From Modern Steel Construction Podcast Series: Field Notes by The American Institute of Steel Construction
January 1, 2026 · 23 min
About this episode
Jerry Hajjar discusses his transition from practicing engineer to academic, focusing on sustainability and resilience in engineering.
Jerry Hajjar once planned to spend his entire career as a practicing engineer, but an affinity for research pulled him into academia, where he has found a passion for sustainability, resilience, and earthquake engineering.
People in this episode
Guest: Jerry Hajjar
Topics covered
- sustainability
- resilience
- earthquake engineering
- academia
- engineering
Keywords
- sustainability
- resilience
- earthquake engineering
- academia
- engineering career
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The American Institute of Steel Construction
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