Coffee Chats Episode 2: Work/Life Balance and Hobbies

In this episode, we discuss the requirements for obtaining your PE license, the PE exam, and the PE application process. Shannon also discusses her own PE license journey! We hope you enjoy! We have included a YouTube Channel that was particularly helpful with practice questions/explanations: Series Introduction - Episode 0 | 52 PE Exam Problems in 52 Weeks - YouTube Sources: PE Exam | NCEES Series Introduction - Episode 0 | 52 PE Exam Problems in 52 Weeks - YouTube

In this episode, we talk about The Match for medical residency programs, the timeline, materials needed, and an overview on how applicants and programs are "matched" together. We hope you enjoy! If you have any questions about the process, leave them in the question section below, or reach out to us directly!

In this episode, we discuss our experiences with field work and the manufacturing floor, problems when working in the field, and ways to improve the field work experience for women. We hope you enjoy!

In this episode, we introduce stormwater management, why it is important, permitting, standards for design, and stormwater infrastructure. We hope you enjoy! Sources: Urbanization and Stormwater Runoff | US EPA Green Infrastructure Design and Implementation | US EPA NPDES: Stormwater Best Management Practices, Stormwater Wetland (epa.gov) 6PPD-quinone | US EPA

In this episode, we discuss the benefits of sustainable architecture, its characteristics, as well as examples of sustainable architecture. We hope you enjoy! Sources: https://www.barker-associates.co.uk/service/architecture/what-is-sustainable-architecture/ https://www.thespruce.com/what-is-sustainable-architecture-4846497 https://www.thespruce.com/eco-friendly-building-materials-1821766 https://parametric-architecture.com/10-sustainable-architecture-around-the-world/

In this episode, we discuss the science behind pickling and fermentation, as well as how you can pickle/ferment foods yourself! We hope you enjoy! Sources: https://asiasociety.org/education/science-pickling-and-fermentations https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/pickle/general-information-pickling/general-information-on-pickling/#gsc.tab=0 https://www.foodandwine.com/vegetables/pickled-vegetables/science-vinegar-pickles-explained https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/pickling https://annex.exploratorium.edu/cooking/pickles/salt.html https://zoe.com/learn/fermentation-101 https://www.oddbox.co.uk/blog/how-to-ferment-vegetables https://culturesforhealth.com/blogs/learn/natural-fermentation-basic-formula-fermenting-any-vegetable

In this episode, we discuss skyscrapers in the late 1920s, and the race to the sky. In this episode, we discuss 40 Wall Street, the Chrysler Building, and the Empire State Building. We hope you enjoy!

A note from Shannon and Emma: We have changed our logo! Please check it out! In this episode, we discuss skyscrapers, the history of skyscrapers, and notable skyscrapers. In part two, we will discuss the race to construct the world's tallest building. We hope you enjoy! Sources: Home Insurance Building (history.com) Manhattan Skyscrapers | American Experience | Official Site | PBS BUILDING BIG: Skyscraper Basics (pbs.org) Skyscrapers - a short history (linguapress.com) Skyscraper | Definition, Building, History, & Facts | Britannica https://www.thoughtco.com/how-skyscrapers-became-possible-1991649

In this episode, we discuss the science behind earthquakes and volcanoes, as well as the history of earthquakes and volcanoes in the US, including currently active volcanoes. Sources: https://www.space.com/earthquakes-facts-science https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/how-do-volcanoes-erupt https://www.nps.gov/subjects/volcanoes/anatomy-of-a-volcano.htm https://www.usgs.gov/programs/earthquake-hazards/cool-earthquake-facts https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/which-volcanoes-conterminous-united-states-have-erupted-nation-was-founded?items_per_page=6

In this episode, we discuss our hobbies, and how we allocate time for hobbies, friends and family, and self-care when we have busy schedules! We hope you enjoy!!