Edgar
Millard

What does a typical day look like for you in your position?

I primarily work with travel survey programs, including region wide household surveys and employee and visitor surveys for businesses and educational institutions. This means reviewing survey data, specifications, and site plans for counts and interviews. There are specific attributes of the survey site or region that must be taken into account, which might involve a bit of digging online and through Census data and Google Earth/ Street View.

What is your favorite thing about your current position?

I enjoy the “detective work” of reviewing survey data and site plans, as well as the geographic knowledge I have developed of a number of regions around Texas.

How does what you learned at Texas A&M help you in your current role?

The most direct correlation between the MUP program and my job has been the extensive use of Census data, along with some knowledge of state funding and government operations.

Why did you choose Texas A&M?

I chose Texas A&M because of its strengths in transportation planning and hazard resilience, good value for money, and proximity to family.

What is your best piece of advice for incoming or current MUP students who want to work in the area of planning that you do?

Reach out to professors regarding jobs and further research opportunities!