List of Contributions

Great points, James. Teaching employees better communication skills in addition to what they learned in school is an essential part of life-long learning. Observing and emulating good communicators works well, as does Toastmasters participation. Bill Mc ------------------------------ William ...

An excellent suggestion, Robert. We included students and practicing engineers in the capstone course presentations; however, only the boldest students asked any questions. A separate presentation to students would allow more practice for those intimidated by the presence of faculty. Bill Mc ...

Thanks for the timely question, Renn. I also dread those conversations that start with, "You're an engineer, right?" Nevertheless, the Key Bridge disaster offers a teaching moment that we shouldn't waste. Two things to communicate: A principle that both the public and many professionals need to ...

Thanks for sharing the paper, Bill. The author's point about the importance of social skills in engineering, especially good communication, is confirmed by my experience. However, some of her statements are dated, at least in the U.S. For example, the second sentence you quoted ("Engineers no longer ...

Some tips on successfully publishing with ASCE based my experience as an author, reviewer, and associate editor: 1. Before writing: a. Visit the ASCE Author Center for a list of publications, publication types, and guidelines for submission. b. Be familiar with your journal of choice – note the range ...