Civil engineers impact people's lives every day. Our work helps provide a good foundation for communities and shapes die lives of the people we protect and serve, defining their quality of life.As an educator, I learned that I impacted those around me, colleagues and students alike, without intending to or realizing it. I'm not talking about awarding grades orworking on research projects. This influence came from my words and actions, which were of little significance to me at the time but had a profound effect on others. I can't count the number of successful civil engineers who have said they'd have left this field if not for something I said or did at a pivotal moment in their lives. I've discovered that people seek support, guidance, and instruction from mentors they trust and respect in the hopes of achieving personal and professional success.
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