Rafael Estrada
Ms. Garza
Blog 4
6/21/10
Omaha, Nebraska, is home to many of the largest engineering firms of the United States. I decided a while back that I wanted to stay in Omaha for that same reason and also because I want to study Civil Engineering here at the Peter Kiewit Institute. Peter Kiewit Institute offers a variety of benefits for its students that other colleges cannot offer. A degree from this college is important to me because it would give me the opportunity to stay close to home, and because a degree and education from Peter Kiewit will help me jumpstart my career right here in Omaha, Nebraska.
One of the benefits of attending Peter Kiewit would be learning about the campus itself. The final plans for Peter Kiewit were signed on June 1996 and construction started on year after. The cost of the project was 26.5 million and it was finished on time and on budget, which is sometimes difficult to do with such a large project. PKI was built just in time for the Fall class of 1999. The outer walls of PKI are made out of traditional brick and this material represents it educational roots. The back outer walls are made out of pre-cast concrete, which reflects the relationship that PKI has with Institute and Industry and also with its neighbor, First Data Resources.
To know about PKI and its design is a benefit to all who want to attend, but what truly makes PKI so beneficial is what it has inside. The inside of PKI was designed to teach students about Engineering, Architecture and design by being able to actually see it and touch the different parts that make up a building. “Through the hallways, informational markers invite students to monitor, investigate and interact with their surroundings, to understand the broad concepts and intricate details of the facility’s structure and systems.” This small quote, taken from PKI.com, describes what students experience at PKI.
By going to PKI and obtaining my Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, I will not only have a degree that will help me find a career but also I would have the chance to network with leaders in the large engineering firms right here in Omaha, Nebraska. PKI focuses on connecting their students with the industry and businesses. They connect students with internships and summer jobs in their field of study, establishing connections with local business leaders.
Peter Kiewit has "state-of-the-art" Information Technology and Engineering programs in the nation. The Peter Kiewit Institute is home to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Engineering and the University of Nebraska at Omaha's College of Information Science and Technology. These two schools will provide me with a large number of benefits but also a competitive education in the field of Civil Engineering. My degree from this school will help me find a career after I graduate.