02/27/2026
🦁It's National Engineers Week!🦁
🌟The theme this year is "Transform Your Future"! Meet Abdul Sanz a Civil Engineering major, and read his amazing story on how Engineering has transformed his future!🌟
"After the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, I witnessed devastation that reshaped the way I see the world. Over 300,000 people lost their lives, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in history. What struck me most was that many of those deaths were not simply caused by the earthquake itself, but by inadequate infrastructure and buildings that were not constructed to code. Structures that were meant to protect people instead became sites of tragedy.
Experiencing that reality at a young age planted a question in me that has never left: how can we build better, safer systems for our communities? Pursuing engineering is my way of responding to that question. I want to contribute to designing and constructing spaces that prioritize safety, resilience, and human life. For me, engineering is not just about calculations and materials; it is about responsibility. It is about ensuring that the built environment serves and protects the people within it.
At the same time, I bridge my passion for engineering with dance. As a dance major and an engineering student, I am constantly thinking about the relationship between bodies and structures. This intersection is the foundation of my senior practicum, where I explore how physical structures can support human movement both physically and emotionally. I am interested in seeing structures beyond their purely structural function. I see them as potential vessels for expression, healing, and connection.
Engineering allows me to merge technical precision with human-centered intention. My goal is to help create a world where infrastructure does more than stand; it supports, protects, and uplifts the communities it is built for."
