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Podcast: Engineering Fields of Dreams
Episode: Episode: Digging into Opportunities
Description: In this episode Julia Potter, co-director of the Geotechnical Center of Excellence at the University of Arizona, shares how a chance encounter with geology led her to a rewarding and challenging career in geotechnical engineering. From her experiences in different mining environments worldwide to her current role at the University of Arizona, Julia provides a candid account of the joys and challenges of working in a male-dominated field.
Julia provides practical advice for students and early-career professionals on the importance of communication and networking in engineering. She emphasizes the value of joining professional associations, finding mentors, and...