Leadership and Management in Engineering: Recent submissions

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    • Large Corporation Career Track 

      David Richardson (American Society of Civil Engineers, 2002)
      In this interview with an engineer who has made his career in a large organization, insights are offered into the many advantages that such a setting provides. The engineer recounts the steps that led to his choice and has ...

    • A New Day For ASCE 

      Unknown author (American Society of Civil Engineers, 2001)
      Those who have been active in ASCE's efforts to promote diversity in the civil engineering profession set forth their views on the problems as well as the opportunities now in prospect. The benefits that can be conferred ...

    • Brooklyn Bridge 

      Unknown author (American Society of Civil Engineers, 2001)

    • Mentoring 

      Norma Jean Mattei (American Society of Civil Engineers, 2001)
      The makeup of the engineering profession does not reflect the demographics of the general population. A contributing factor may be that students from underrepresented groups will rarely see faculty members during their ...

    • Structural Engineering For Attaining And Maintaining A Diverse Workforce 

      Sonia M. Alvarez-Robinson (American Society of Civil Engineers, 2001)
      Achieving a diverse workforce, the author states, entails the integration and utilization of people in a way that benefits the organization and the employees at the same time. An essential element to developing a healthy, ...

    • Mentors and Role Models: Are They Important? 

      Kim Parker Brown (American Society of Civil Engineers, 2001)
      Drawing on personal experience, the author stresses the importance of mentoring, particularly for those whose backgrounds in any way set them apart. Ideally, the mentor will not only offer advice but also instill confidence. ...

    • Forum 

      Patty Hecker (American Society of Civil Engineers, 2001)

    • Differences In Nonverbal Communication Styles between Cultures: The Latino-Anglo Perspective 

      William Cruz (American Society of Civil Engineers, 2001)
      Some of differences in nonverbal communication styles in the Anglo and Latino cultures are examined, with attention given to some of the misunderstandings that can result. The treatment covers proxemics (distance), kinesics ...

    • Diversity Is Smart Business for True Success 

      George Herrera (American Society of Civil Engineers, 2001)
      The president and chief executive officer of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce cites data from the 2000 census to demonstrate the growth of the Hispanic community in the United States. He goes on to describe the ...

    • Diversity By the Numbers 

      Peggy Layne (American Society of Civil Engineers, 2001)
      Projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics are cited to highlight the shortfall in the number of engineers who will be available to fill positions that will open up in the future. This shortage argues powerfully for ...

    • Questions And Answers For Managers 

      R. Roosevelt Thomas, Jr. (American Society of Civil Engineers, 2001)
      The concept of managing diversity is first defined. The Socratic method is used in explaining how managing diversity differs from affirmative action. The way in which programs to value differences fit in with efforts to ...

    • Engineering Academic Diversity: It's the Nondiverse Who Need To Participate 

      Marc Hoit (American Society of Civil Engineers, 2001)
      It is contended here that success comes from integrating many ideas, viewpoints, and concepts into a solution that is better than any smaller, narrower group could achieve. Diversity is not restricted to including individuals ...

    • Ralph Modjeski and Nathan Newmark 

      Richard G. Weingardt (American Society of Civil Engineers, 2001)

    • Defining Quality 

      Lincoln H. Forbes (American Society of Civil Engineers, 2001)

    • American Covered Bridges 

      Unknown author (American Society of Civil Engineers, 2001)

    • Face Value: The Silent Diversity Challenge 

      William M. Hayden, Jr. (American Society of Civil Engineers, 2001)
      After lamenting the fact that achievements by those who are not in the majority often go unrecorded by society, the author surveys reports by journalists and researchers on how the double standards that underlie patterns ...

    • Engineering Your Future: Non-Technical Side of Professional Practice in Engineering and Other Technical Fields, Second Edition 

      Stuart G. Walesh; Adam Clayton, Reviewer; Amanda M. Ritz, Reviewer (American Society of Civil Engineers, 2001)

    • Celebrating Diversity 

      Gloria Jean Jeff (American Society of Civil Engineers, 2001)

    • Land of Plenty: Diversity as America's Competitive Edge In Science, Engineering, And Technology 

      Unknown author (American Society of Civil Engineers, 2001)
      After describing the threat posed to the nation's economy by the looming shortage of engineers and technical workers, the commission notes that if women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities were ...

    • Strength in Diversity 

      Jeffrey S. Russell (American Society of Civil Engineers, 2001)