Girls in Civil:
Take a break, we’re on Smoko! We sit down with the remarkable founders of Girls in Civil: Sofía D. Boscio-López, Gilmarie O’Neill Medina, Charmelis A. Reyes Cruz, Laura M. Rosario Gonzalez, and Gabriela Yáñez González. Girls in Civil is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting women in the field of civil engineering. Join us as we delve into their unique journeys and how each one discovered their passion for civil engineering through different paths—whether it was following a family legacy, an early fascination with structures, or a love for math and problem-solving.
We explore the diverse specialties within civil engineering, from geotechnical engineering to transportation design and structural analysis, and discuss how each area contributes to building resilient, sustainable communities. The Girls in Civil share their personal experiences, the challenges they faced transitioning from education to professional life, and the invaluable lessons they learned along the way.
Girls in Civil also shares the story of their organization's inception, its mission to inspire and motivate future generations, and the importance of mentorship and professional development in the engineering community. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the impact of civil engineering on society and the vital role of women in this transformative field.
Tune in to hear about the passion, dedication, and drive that fuel Girls in Civil and learn how they are making a difference one project at a time.
Girls in Civil:
https://www.instagram.com/girlsincivil/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/girls-in-civil/posts/?feedView=all