222 Palisades Creek Drive
Richardson, TX 75080
Phone: 972-952-9393
Fax: 972-952-9435
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Prairie View A&M University
Civil Engineering
Bry-Kees Little
What are your career goals?
My career goals are to complete my bachelor’s degree and then pursue both the FE and PE licenses while also obtaining a master’s in business administration to gain a strong understanding of the business side of engineering. Ultimately, my end goal is to earn a doctorate in engineering, as I have always wanted to fully immerse myself in the field and learn everything I can about it.
Do you have any areas of interest specific to your discipline?
I chose Structural Engineering because I have always had a strong passion for understanding how structures are designed, built, and maintained.
What is one piece of advice you have for fellow engineering students?
My advice to fellow engineering peers is to put in effort, because engineering is known to be one of the hardest majors. Don’t be afraid to fail or make mistakes, because that’s where the real learning happens. Surround yourself with supportive peers, use your resources, and keep reminding yourself why you chose engineering in the first place. At the end of the day, the effort you put in now will shape you into not just an engineer, but a person that can make an impact on the world.
What has been your favorite engineering course and why?
My favorite engineering course has to be Mechanics of Materials because it really feels like the stepping stone to becoming a civil engineer. What makes it stand out to me is how it ties together concepts from statics, physics, and geometry, and then applies them directly to real-world problems like how beams bend or materials stretch under stress. It’s a course that pushed me to think critically and visualize problems instead of just memorizing formulas, and I like how it connects classroom lessons to the structures I see every day—roads, bridges, and buildings.
Which clubs, campus organizations, and activities do you participate in?
ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers), Robotics, ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers), and NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers).
What are you most looking forward to gaining from being an FE ambassador?
As an FE ambassador, I hope to gain leadership experience, professional development, and a deeper understanding of the FE exam process. More importantly, I want to help fellow peers and aspiring engineers recognize the value of taking the FE exam and understand how it can make a meaningful difference in the engineering field they’re pursuing.