Rapunzel Amador-Lewis

Rapunzel Amador-Lewis

President and Principal Engineer, Amador Lewis, Inc.
CA
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  • Hazel asked Marie Louis, Regis University (RU)

    Added Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 4:50 AM

    Hello! I'm an aspiring civil engineer from the Philippines about to take entrance exams to get into college. I'm currently doubting whether I should pursue civil engineering, a more logical and analytical career path, or architecture, the more creative career path. I'm also average at math and I heard there is a LOT of math involved.

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    Rapunzel Amador-Lewis, Amador Lewis, Inc.
    Answered Monday, August 9, 2021 at 2:04 PM
    Dear Hazel,
    
    My apologies for such a delayed response. I ran into your question today and it struck me personally for two reasons: (1) I am a Filipino-American and (2) I had the same question when I was trying to decide what I wanted to be when I grew ...
  • Jona De Guzman asked Rapunzel Amador-Lewis, Amador Lewis, Inc.

    Added Monday, April 13, 2020 at 3:35 PM

    I'm a transfer student to a 4 year university and feel like I've been in school for too long. I feel discourage that I'm not doing good enough for my engineering classes. Does this mean I'm a failure? They say C's get degrees but what if I do pass my classes but will never get any internships due to my GPA? Is it time for me to give up?

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    Rapunzel Amador-Lewis, Amador Lewis, Inc.
    Answered Monday, August 9, 2021 at 1:48 PM
    Dear Jona,
    
    First I want to apologize for such a delayed response. I am new to Engineergirl.com and have not set up auto-notifications when questions are submitted.
    
    Second, I hope this response finds you well and safe. I want to encourage you to ...
  • Liz Cooney -Romano asked Nancy Hayes, CSA Design Group

    Added Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at 5:11 PM

    How do they design earthquake-proof buildings?

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    Rapunzel Amador-Lewis, Amador Lewis, Inc.
    Answered Monday, August 9, 2021 at 2:23 PM
    Hello Liz,
    
    I came across your question and I wanted to give my 2 cents. I am a structural/civil engineer and licensed in 20 States including CA. Of all the States, CA has the most seismic (earthquake) activities. The main reason I decided to become a ...