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Emily Youngs, EIT

Emily Youngs, EIT

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Civil Engineering Grad Student | Travel Behavior & Mental Health Researcher

  • Education

    • Brigham Young University

      2023 - 2024
      Master's degree Civil Engineering, Transportation Emphasis

      Leadership and Involvement:❖ BYU Graduate Student Society (GSS) Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering Delegate (2023-2024)❖ Society of Women Engineers (SWE) BYU Chapter Graduate Student Liaison (2023-2024)❖ Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Chapter Secretary (2023-2024)❖ Tau Beta Pi Honor Society Member and Alumni Relations Chair (2022-2024)❖ American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) National Member and BYU Chapter Member (2017-present)

    • Brigham Young University

      2017 - 2023
      Bachelor's degree Civil Engineering

      Activities and Involvement:❖ Society of Women Engineers (SWE) BYU Chapter President (2022-2023) and Secretary (2021-2022)❖ Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) BYU Chapter Member❖ Tau Beta Pi Honor Society Member and Alumni Relations Chair (2022-2024)❖ American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) National Member and BYU Chapter Member (2017-present)❖ BYU Engineering Together Member❖ Global Engineering Outreach (GEO) BYU Member❖ BYU American Railway Engineering… Show more Activities and Involvement:❖ Society of Women Engineers (SWE) BYU Chapter President (2022-2023) and Secretary (2021-2022)❖ Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) BYU Chapter Member❖ Tau Beta Pi Honor Society Member and Alumni Relations Chair (2022-2024)❖ American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) National Member and BYU Chapter Member (2017-present)❖ BYU Engineering Together Member❖ Global Engineering Outreach (GEO) BYU Member❖ BYU American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) BYU Chapter Member Show less

    • Tesoro High School

      2013 - 2017
      High School Diploma

      Activities❖ National Honor Society (NHS) Secretary❖ California Scholarship Federation (CSF) Officer❖ IMPACT Executive (Peer Mentorship)❖ Varsity Letter in Cross Country❖ Track

  • Experience

    • Brigham Young University

      Nov 2017 - May 2018
      Research Assistant

      ❖ Analyzed over 60 Landsat satellite images in ENVI and developed a process to determine trends of algae concentration over a 30-year period❖ Collaborated with my colleague and professor to find the most efficient process to analyze the data and determined the best solutions when the research did not go as expected

    • Accurate Laminated Products

      Feb 2020 - Aug 2020
      Estimating Coordinator

      ❖ Customized and streamlined process of processing bid invitations saving 2 hours per project❖ Managed all bid proposals, required documents, contracts, pricing breakdowns, and project schedules ❖ Monitored more than 40 project proposals ranging in size and scope and assisted project managers❖ Nurtured relationships with over 15 general contractors to build trust and confidence in our superb service

    • Brigham Young University

      Aug 2020 - May 2022

      ❖ Researched processes for remote sensing using SAR imagery to map flood extent and flood impact❖ Executed Python algorithms to process satellite imagery to analyze flood extent, depth, and duration Statics for Civil Engineers❖ Developed 4 problem sets and led 1 review sessions to provide students an opportunity to practice class material❖ Evaluated over 50 assignments and tests each week to improve student performance and mastery❖ Collaborated weekly with the teaching professor to ensure a high-quality engineering course

      • Hydroinformatics Research Assistant

        Apr 2021 - May 2022

      • Statics Teaching Assistant

        Aug 2020 - Apr 2021

    • Anderson Engineering Company Inc.

      May 2022 - Feb 2023
      Engineering Technician

      ❖ Presented 3 QC project updates regarding sample results to maintain the project timeline and integrity❖ Analyzed the feasibility of 6 sites for septic systems by investigating soil types and slopes from DEMs❖ Assisted in conducting environmental impact assessments and performing research for various projects ❖ Conducted sample analysis using GIS to support project planning and decision-making❖ Collected and examined more than 150 soil samples to determine concentrations of lead and arsenic Show less

    • Brigham Young University

      Jan 2023 - now
      Graduate Student Researcher

      Thesis Topic: The Relationship Between Travel Behavior and Mental Health

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Creating Reports and Presentations with R Markdown and RStudio

      LinkedIn
      Feb 2023
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Emily Youngs, EIT
      Outstanding Student Award BYU Civil and Construction Engineering Apr 2023 In recognition of my academic excellence and demonstrated leadership, I was chosen as one of only four graduating students from my department to receive this prestigious award.
    • Awarded to Emily Youngs, EIT
      2018 AWRA Utah Section Student Paper Competition Winner American Water Resources Association Apr 2018 ❖ Wrote a paper and presented research analyzing algae growth in Utah Lake❖ Developed a process to determine trends of algae concentration over a 30-year period of Landsat satellite images in ENVI❖ Troubleshot methods to refine and optimize our process of analysis and calculation
    • Awarded to Emily Youngs, EIT
      Titan of the Year Finalist Administration at Tesoro High School May 2017 I was chosen among 5 students in my graduating class of over 500 peers, having been selected by teachers and staff based on qualities such as leadership, character, service, and academic performance.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Global Engineering Outreach Member

      Issued by Brigham Young University on Mar 2018
      Brigham Young UniversityAssociated with Emily Youngs, EIT

    • Full Time Volunteer Representative (Russian Speaking)

      Issued by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Aug 2018
      The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsAssociated with Emily Youngs, EIT