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13 Engineering Disciplines Explained

07th April 2010
As a student considering your options for college or university, the choices can be overwhelming. This is the case even within certain disciplines such as Engineering, where there might be a dozen different subcategories and / or specialities within the ... Read >

A Superb Collection of Engineering Quotes

07th April 2010
We've scoured the internet to bring together this awesome collection of engineering quotes from around the world. The following are some of our favorite quotes from within the science and engineering community. "Engineers are not superhuman. They make... Read >

The Worst Engineering Disasters Ever

07th April 2010
As impressive as some our modern inventions may seem, there is always a chance for our designs to fail. To err is human, as the old adage states. Major endeavors, such as the design and construction of a new building, rely on the collective knowledge of... Read >

Training the Engineers of Tomorrow

01st February 2010
According to the National Science Foundation, young women accounted for 43% of all Science and Engineering graduate students in 2006, while enrollment of female students in engineering programs has seen a steady increase every year for the last 20 years. ... Read >

Identifying Prospective Engineers in the Classroom

01st February 2010
One of the greatest challenges facing educators is finding ways to identify the potential engineers of tomorrow. While there is no single type of person that becomes an engineering student, there are a number of indicators that suggest an inherent intere... Read >

Why Don't More Women Become Engineers?

01st February 2010
It's no secret that the Engineering field is utterly dominated by males. For one reason or another, very few women aspire to become an Engineer. "The real challenges for reaching out to young women is to get over the stereotype that this isn't something... Read >

Helping Students Become Mechanical Engineers

01st February 2010
Mechanical Engineers are involved in the design and development of products and devices in countless industries including aerospace, automotive, construction and more. While the completion of a mechanical engineering degree requires much discipline and h... Read >