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Mel Butcher
- Jan 5
- 1 min
Humanity and Technology Overlap
We teach engineers to design systems that work. Systems that solve our problems -- manufacture the widget more quickly; design a bridge...
Mel Butcher
- Apr 27, 2021
- 3 min
The Best Project Manager
PM 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 Butcher
- Mar 18, 2021
- 2 min
Mentorship and Sponsorship Discussion Resources
If you're here, chances are good that you heard me give a talk about mentorship and sponsorship. Thank you for listening and engaging...
Mel Butcher
- Mar 15, 2021
- 1 min
What You're Not Taught in Engineering School
After a number of career fairs and recruiting events, I've begun to recognize some patterns. If you are a graduating or entry level...
Mel Butcher
- Mar 8, 2021
- 3 min
Who 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 Butcher
- Mar 3, 2021
- 7 min
Hot 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 Butcher
- Jan 29, 2021
- 2 min
A Challenge for Engineers
A 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 Butcher
- Jan 26, 2021
- 1 min
You 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 Butcher
- Dec 4, 2020
- 8 min
Design Thinking for Civil Engineers - Part 3. Ideation in Design Thinking
The 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 Butcher
- Dec 1, 2020
- 4 min
Your 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 Butcher
- Nov 28, 2020
- 5 min
Your 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 Butcher
- Oct 4, 2020
- 1 min
Capturing Hearts & Imaginations with LEGO Stop Animation
Becky thought, "Can I crash cars at home? Yes/No/maybe...Challenge accepted! Two months later, 1,600 legos and 1,500 photos..."
Mel Butcher
- Sep 30, 2020
- 4 min
STEM Creators / Resources ~ A Living Post
A compilation of STEM content creators / resources for professionals in STEM field
Mel Butcher
- Sep 29, 2020
- 4 min
Two Leaky Pipelines for Women in STEM?
The many ways we lose women before they get to and after they enter STEM professions...
Mel Butcher
- Jun 23, 2020
- 4 min
The Prophet
Though, it’s easy to see we have a diversity problem, the equity and inclusion problems are not as acutely visible.
Mel Butcher
- May 20, 2020
- 8 min
Design 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 Butcher
- Apr 17, 2020
- 7 min
Six Lessons in Public Outreach: How Social Media Can Change Public Perception of a Utility
Have 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 Butcher
- Apr 14, 2020
- 5 min
Design Thinking for Civil Engineers - Part 1. Empathy
"Any engineer can meet a spec. A designer can delight the end user." - Seth Godin
Mel Butcher
- Apr 5, 2020
- 4 min
How to Network as an Engineering Student
If 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...