Aidan Bjelland
aidandrewbjelland@gmail.com
As a kid growing up in Arizona, I always enjoyed building things whether that be with Lego bricks or train sets. Later on in life, I reached the conclusion that I wanted to continue that passion in civil engineering. So, I attended Arizona State University and obtained a B.S.E. in civil engineering and a M.S. in structural engineering. Through achieving those degrees, my mind toiled with the idea of whether I wanted to pursue a life out in the field or in academia. However after being a teaching assistant, I learned of my love of teaching and decided professorship was my long term dream. Here in Austin, I plan to realize that dream with a PhD in structural engineering.
Other Interviews:
https://barretthonors.asu.edu/news-events/news/graduating-senior-aidan-bjelland-grew-academically-and-professionally-arizona-state
https://fullcircle.asu.edu/graduate/aidan-bjelland/