Aidan Carson’s journey into civil engineering started with his observation of a family friend’s surveying firm.
“I was inspired by his love for his work and thought I would see if civil engineering was a good fit for me,” Carson says.
His interest in the field led him to discover different facets of engineering including environmental engineering, fluid mechanics and water treatment. Carson says after learning about what it takes to treat water, he gained a new perspective on the resource.
“Water is such a valuable resource, and it is astonishing how much engineering goes into the movement, conservation and purification of this necessity,” he says.
Carson names Pavan Pillalamarri, an assistant teaching professor of physics in ASU’s College of Integrative Sciences and Arts, as particularly influential on his education. Carson found that Pillalamarri’s PHY 121: University Physics I — Mechanics course instilled in him a deeper appreciation for learning.