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  • Hi Karen! This is an interesting topic to discuss, especially regarding the Justice focus in JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion). The updated CBA analysis techniques I've seen are taking into ... More

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    J.E.D.I versus JEDI

    If you mention "JEDI" to your employees or coworkers, do they think first of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (J.E.D.I.), or lightsaber-swinging force users? What will it take to change ... More

  • I agree with Lisa as well. It's an aspect of identity, but also about the act of claiming your own identity. ------------------------------ Erika Haldi Aff.M.ASCE Conference & Member Community Manager ... More

  • In civil engineering education we are taught to use Cost Benefit Analyses (CBA) to help us spend the public's money wisely by making sure that a project's public benefit is greater than the project cost. ... More

  • I agree! ------------------------------ Moises Young M.ASCE Real Estate Development Manager – Utility Occupancies Amtrak Philadelphia PA ------------------------------ More

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  • Great question! My thinking is that pronouns are another important aspect of identity which is one of the defining elements of inclusion. ------------------------------ Lisa Black Ph.D., Aff.M.ASCE ... More

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  • Why would I use my pronouns in a professional setting? ------------------------------ Tirza Austin Senior Manager, Online Community American Society of Civil Engineers 1801 Alexander Bell Drive Reston, ... More

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