Mel Butcher6 hours ago1 minUnderdog Engineers Ultimate Entry-Level Resume Checklist!Get a free entry level engineers resume check list.
Mel ButcherJan 61 minHumanity and Technology OverlapWe teach engineers to design systems that work. Systems that solve our problems -- manufacture the widget more quickly; design a bridge...
Mel ButcherApr 27, 20213 minThe Best Project ManagerPM roles are orchestrated many different ways. On one end of the spectrum, I've seen a model of project manager where the title holder is...
Mel ButcherMar 18, 20212 minMentorship and Sponsorship Discussion ResourcesIf you're here, chances are good that you heard me give a talk about mentorship and sponsorship. Thank you for listening and engaging...
Mel ButcherMar 16, 20211 minWhat You're Not Taught in Engineering SchoolAfter a number of career fairs and recruiting events, I've begun to recognize some patterns. If you are a graduating or entry level...
Mel ButcherMar 9, 20213 minWho are you celebrating on IWD?First, I thought about how I wanted to tip my hat to all women in various aspects of the water industry. And then, I thought about one...
Mel ButcherMar 3, 20217 minHot Take: Why Companies Will Focus More on Water Sustainability (not quantity/quality related)We should expect to see corporations, particularly publicly traded companies, focus more on water sustainability in the coming years....
Mel ButcherJan 29, 20212 minA Challenge for EngineersA mentor is someone who will share knowledge with you. It doesn't necessarily mean they are older or more experienced. It does mean they...
Mel ButcherJan 26, 20211 minYou Were My Mentor...The professionals whom I got to interact with mentored me, usually without knowing it. I listened to them. I watched them....
Mel ButcherDec 4, 20208 minDesign Thinking for Civil Engineers - Part 3. Ideation in Design ThinkingThe problem your client asks you to address may not be precisely what they initially state. Consider if you’re asked to design a roadway...
Mel ButcherDec 1, 20204 minYour Second Job as a YP: Interview Preparation (2/2)It's hard for everyone, including me, to look back at what we've completed and achieved and to articulate clearly in a positive light...
Mel ButcherNov 28, 20205 minYour Second Job as a YP: Interview Preparation (1/2)"Before Haley's interview, I gave her an assignment: 1) Write out your list of questions for the potential employer, and 2) Write out...
Mel ButcherOct 4, 20201 minCapturing Hearts & Imaginations with LEGO Stop AnimationBecky thought, "Can I crash cars at home? Yes/No/maybe...Challenge accepted! Two months later, 1,600 legos and 1,500 photos..."
Mel ButcherSep 30, 20204 minSTEM Creators / Resources ~ A Living PostA compilation of STEM content creators / resources for professionals in STEM field
Mel ButcherSep 29, 20204 minTwo Leaky Pipelines for Women in STEM?The many ways we lose women before they get to and after they enter STEM professions...
Mel ButcherJun 23, 20204 minThe ProphetThough, it’s easy to see we have a diversity problem, the equity and inclusion problems are not as acutely visible.
Mel ButcherMay 20, 20208 minDesign Thinking for Civil Engineers - Part 2. Problem Framing and Resilience"Resilience is the capacity of businesses, individuals, communities and systems to sidestep or operate, survive, adapt, and grow no matter."
Mel ButcherApr 17, 20207 minSix Lessons in Public Outreach: How Social Media Can Change Public Perception of a UtilityHave you ever thought that if the public knew how hard you and your crew worked, they would be a lot more appreciative of the advance wa....
Mel ButcherApr 14, 20205 minDesign Thinking for Civil Engineers - Part 1. Empathy"Any engineer can meet a spec. A designer can delight the end user." - Seth Godin
Mel ButcherApr 6, 20204 minHow to Network as an Engineering StudentIf you want to land an awesome job upon graduating -- chances are you need to develop some sort of network in your field in advance of...