Welcome to Insights, a monthly podcast series with noted civil engineering industry leaders discussing their perspectives and insights into the successful practice of civil engineering. Featuring honest, straightforward viewpoints, based on unique experiences and interests, these discussions tackle a wide range of compelling issues. The series is sponsored by the ASCE Industry Leaders Council.

Insights is presented as a series of discrete episodes -- audio files that can be downloaded for listening anytime from portable devices such as iPods or from any personal computer.



Featured Guest

Wayne Clough, Ph.D., Secretary, Smithsonian Institution

Posted on: 02-01-2009


Dr. G. Wayne Clough, P.E., Dist.M.ASCE, 67, took over as the top executive of one of the world’s preeminent museums and research centers on July 1, 2008. Widely recognized for his teaching and research, Dr. Clough has had a career of academic achievement, public policy experience, and accomplishments in management, science, and public service. Prior to his Smithsonian appointment, he had been president of the Georgia Institute of Technology. His research interests include geotechnical engineering, earthquakes, and soil structure.

In this debut discussion, Dr. Clough talks about civil engineering innovation, the need to invest in research & development, and the opportunities and challenges of operating in a global competitive economic environment.

Download MP3 (9:54min, 9MB)

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