Series Playlist
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood introduces "Engineers Move America"
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood introduces the "Engineers Move America" video series. Prominent leaders in the transportation industry gathered for a one day conference — "Engineers Move America" — at Catholic University in Washington, DC, on April 6, 2011 to discuss the future of transportation needs and infrastructure.
"Engineers Move America" Introduction Video - April 6, 2011
Prominent leaders in the transportation industry gathered for a one day conference — "Engineers Move America" — at Catholic University in Washington, DC, on April 6, 2011 to discuss the future of transportation needs and infrastructure. The event featured a keynote address by Deputy Secretary, John Porcari.
John D. Porcari, Deputy Secretary of Transportation
The Deputy Secretary describes the vital role of transportation to the US quality of life and US economy, the current and future challenges in transportation, and the opportunities for future transportation professionals.
King Gee, Associate Administrator for Infrastructure, Federal Highway Administration
An overview of the history, design and development of the Nation’s highway program including new technology and the contribution engineering makes to the US road network.
Christopher Stone, President Elect, National Society of Professional Engineers
An explanation of the responsibilities, challenges and creative opportunities in engineering as a rewarding career choice, including the critical need for engineers now and for the future.
Bill Quade, Associate Administrator for Enforcement and Program Delivery, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Truck and bus safety is important to all highway users. A description of the safety challenges for the truck and bus industry, and the role engineering plays in commercial vehicle safety.
Stephen Ridella, Office of Applied Vehicle Safety Research, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Engineering contributes to the safety of all vehicle occupants. This presentation describes efforts to carry out the NHTSA’s mission to “Save lives, prevent injuries and reduce economic costs due to road traffic crashes through education, research, safety standards and enforcement.”
Vincent Valdes, Associate Administrator, Office of Research, Demonstration & Innovation, Federal Transit Administration
An overview of FTA and industry efforts to indentify new ways of improving transit service to meet the needs of an ever increasing ridership.
Melissa Shurland, Program Manager, Rail Energy, Environment and Engine (E3) Technology Research Program, Federal Railroad Administration
Rail freight transportation in the United States continues to increase, and engineers are helping to improve on board and wayside equipment, employee health, reduce the severity of train crashes, and develop advance tank car designs.
Carlos Manduley, Senior Advisor for Educational Partnerships, Federal Aviation Administration
Providing for safe, efficient air transportation is moving to a new level through the FAA, “NextGen” program. Engineering is critical to the success of “Next Gen” and the continued safety of air travel in US airspace.
Gregory Murrill, Division Chief, Corporate Recruitment & Career Programs Division, Office of Human Resources, Federal Highway Administration
An overview of Federal Highway Administration efforts to attract top talent, and to develop and cultivate future leaders to meet agency program, policy and management needs.
Jeff Beard, Vice President and Director, Institute for Business Management, American Council of Engineering Companies
Engineers help to provide for sustainable products and services that transform the way public works and infrastructure projects are conceived, designed, constructed, operated and maintained.
Jon Esslinger, Director, Development Transportation Institute, American Society of Civil Engineers
The America Society of Civil Engineers helps to advance the engineering discipline through programs for its members, partners, and student chapters.
Pamela Mullender, Chief Operating Officer Architecture, Construction & Engineering Mentor Program of America
The Architecture, Construction and Engineering, “ACE” Mentor Program of America provides a focused mentoring program that team high school students with engineering professionals.
John Augustine, Managing Director, USDOT ITS Joint Program Office, Research and Innovative Technology Administration
Insight into the Research and Innovative Technology Administration activities and efforts in leading a number of innovative transportation research and technology application projects.
Dr. Kim Roddis, Chair of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, George Washington University
A description of the challenges facing transportation in the near and long term, how engineers must be prepared to help meet those challenges, and what students can expect in a university engineering program.
Dr. Ibibia Dabipi, Professor of Engineering and Aviation Science, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore
Comments relating to how students see themselves in the university setting, as part of the engineering discipline, and as individuals working toward a future as a transportation or civil engineer.
Dr. Errol Noel, Professor of Engineering, Howard University
A focus on intangible considerations in making choices about fields of study, which university to attend, and career choices as they relate to individual interests, culture and an environment that fosters personal development.