Amy Cerato is a Rapp Foundation Presidential Professor and a recipient of the 2009 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). Dr. Cerato is a geotechnical engineer whose research includes predicting expansive soil behavior using microscale properties and foundation design for alternative energy.
Watch Dr. Cerato as she talks to the Yes! Science! Show about Geotechnical Engineering and building better foundations to keep our infrastructure safe.
Here, she talks with Dr. R.C. Davis-Undiano on Current Conversations about the importance of Geotechnical Engineering in society and bringing engineering concepts to our youth early and often.