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Mr. James Smith, P.E., M.ASCE

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Posted By James Smith 06-09-2020 03:01 PM
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To quote Neil DeGrasse Tyson, "The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it." When one sets out to prove something, and fit the data to reach their conclusion (confirmation bias), then the conclusion has violated the scientific method. I understand you claim that's ...
Posted By James Smith 12-12-2019 10:10 AM
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The pay report posted by Stephanie does support the existence of a pay gap in the structural engineering workforce, thank you for sharing. The full excerpt she references reads: Male respondents earned, on average, $27,500 more than female respondents. This pay gap was skewed toward higher positions ...
Posted By James Smith 11-22-2019 11:19 AM
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I find in my mentoring program with high school students that it's best to be very simple and succinct when talking about Civil Engineering. The number 1 thing I want them to know about Civil Engineering is: Civil Engineering is a very diverse field. We do a lot more than bridges and buildings. In ...
Posted By James Smith 10-07-2019 10:04 AM
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I think the biggest issue is the variation between states. For example Michigan has no such requirement, so an audit can be particularly difficult for someone that hasn't been keeping accurate records. When I talk to younger engineer friends and family about getting their PE and they ask me what they ...
Posted By James Smith 09-24-2019 12:07 PM
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Great topic Kenneth! I started my career a little over 5 years ago, and college just a couple weeks over 9 years ago now (hard to believe how much time has flown). I'm certainly keen to glean advice for my own career and offer some of my own experience to those just getting started. In college: ...