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Ms. Susan Louise Everett, P.E., M.ASCE

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Ms. Susan Everett, P.E., M.ASCE


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RE: Free Company Swag

Posted By Susan Everett 07-09-2021 08:22 PM
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Two swag items I use a lot - a lazer pointer flashlight and a english to metric converter. Please - no more coffee mugs. ------------------------------ Susan Everett P.E., M.ASCE Design Manager Seattle WA ------------------------------

RE: How have LEGOS or other toys inspired you to pursue civil engineering?

Posted By Susan Everett 02-24-2021 03:03 PM
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The slot cars, I remember taking them apart. I also had a electric circuit board toy. We made a radio that worked (occasionally). From that experience, I learned the importance of a good antenna. Susan

RE: How have LEGOS or other toys inspired you to pursue civil engineering?

Posted By Susan Everett 02-22-2021 11:53 AM
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Ralph, Your response to this question should be published. (BTW, I had forgotten about the hydraulic set. I had one of those, and made a mess of the basement. I also had a chemistry set, and caught that basement on fire (twice). Susan ------------------------------ Susan Everett P.E., M.ASCE Design ...

RE: How to Keep the Workplace Civil?

Posted By Susan Everett 02-12-2021 12:55 PM
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In good times and bad, I always ask, " with everything else you have on your plate/everything else you are doing, when do you think you will have time to work on this and do you have an idea on how long it will take." (note - I learned "everything on your plate" doesn't translate to all cultures). This ...

RE: How have LEGOS or other toys inspired you to pursue civil engineering?

Posted By Susan Everett 02-11-2021 11:10 AM
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I had to laugh about the chemistry set - a great toy, they wisely no longer sell. I loved mine, and set the basement floor joist on fire -- twice. ------------------------------ Susan Everett P.E., M.ASCE Design Manager Seattle WA ------------------------------

RE: Podcast Recommendations?

Posted By Susan Everett 02-09-2021 12:24 PM
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538 - a combination of statistics and politics and sports. Also like Pod Save the World - it gives insight on world wide events that get little coverage on the front page of papers ------------------------------ Susan Everett P.E., M.ASCE Design Manager Seattle WA -------------------------- ...

RE: How have LEGOS or other toys inspired you to pursue civil engineering?

Posted By Susan Everett 02-03-2021 11:59 AM
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In 1960, my dad gave me a toy bulldozer, which I loved so much I would sleep with it at night. Have to admit, it bothered my mom that her little girl loved the bulldozer that much. ------------------------------ Susan Everett P.E., M.ASCE Design Manager Seattle WA -------------------------- ...

RE: Thinking on your Feet

Posted By Susan Everett 01-21-2021 04:32 PM
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Keep it simple - at public meetings "I don't know, but will get back to you. Could you give your contact information to XXX at the back of the room?" Have a person designated to write down questions and contact information. Then get back to the person the next business day. If you can - give them ...

RE: One thing you wish you knew before starting college?

Posted By Susan Everett 01-20-2021 11:27 AM
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Why does it usually take five years to get an engineering degree? Most schools are requiring more classes or credit hours for engineering degrees than other degrees. It is not unusual for a quarter school to require 200 credit hours for an engineering degree. (It was the standard 180 hours when I ...

RE: One thing you wish you knew before starting college?

Posted By Susan Everett 01-05-2021 03:44 PM
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A couple more things to add: It takes five years to become an engineer, so don't even think of graduating in four years Join an engineering club - build a car, a bridge, a canoe, a robot, just build something. ------------------------------ Susan Everett P.E., M.ASCE Design Manager ...

RE: Accurate and Inaccurate Portrayals of Civil Engineers in Movies and TV Shows

Posted By Susan Everett 01-05-2021 11:38 AM
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Two Civil Engineers Profiles in Courage would make wonderful dramas - One is Brad Raffensperger , trust the numbers, trust the data. The other is Marc Edwards, UW graduate who discovered the Flint Water Crisis (BTW - he is good looking enough to star in the TV show). ------------------------------ ...

RE: One thing you wish you knew before starting college?

Posted By Susan Everett 01-05-2021 11:12 AM
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Start a study group for each class. Even if you sit silently at a table in the library, you will complete all the homework. Other points - leave space in note taking and go over notes after class, add in clarification or action items. Use office hours to get homework checked (doing 5 homework problems ...