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Big Hero 6 – An Engineering Story with Adventure
While on an engineering trip to Maui (yes! Hawaii on business, but that’s another story), I took an evening after work to see Disney’s Big Hero 6 in Kahalui. I was impressed. Instead of telling you all about it, I … Continue reading
Why do Galaxies glow in the center, except for the Milky Way
Why do galaxies glow in the center, except for the Milky Way, our galaxy? With a quick internet search, my curiosity was satisfied. Dust! Dust in our own galaxy blocks our view of the dense collection of stars near it’s … Continue reading
Meet a Mechanical Engineer and see what he does
View this excellent short video and feel the enthusiasm this engineer has for his work at JPL. Hear his responses to the questions you probably have about engineering. http://www.virtualjobshadow.com/CareerProfileDemo/?cguid={87F41A60-DE5A-4C24-B102-15AF1660FC86}
Renewable Energy Storage Using Gravity – Take a Look
An energy fluctuation problem, and a potential solution. Creative minds and smart engineers at work. Watch this video. http://vimeo.com/75895781
Posted in Engineering
Tagged energy storage, gravity, potential energy, railroad car storage
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Spreading Spectrum Modulation and Peanut Butter – Part 2
(Continued from Part 1) “I can’t open my jar of peanut butter,” he exclaimed from the corner of his mouth with an overturned jar in his lap. “You’re a mechanical engineer; let’s design a mechanism for my wheel chair that … Continue reading
Spreading Spectrum Modulation and Peanut Butter – Part 1
My father-in-law was a distinguished genius (in my opinion), curly hair like Einstein but dark, no mustache, full lips and a pleasant expression. As an electrical engineer and communications expert, he knew wavelengths, propagation theories, radar, amplifiers, oscillators, modulators, waveguides, … Continue reading
Posted in Engineering
Tagged Einstein, electromagnetic propogation, genius, ohm, peanut butter, radio frequency engineering, spectrum modulation
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I don’t need to write– I’m an engineer!
I have worked with engineers for 30 years. I have worked with students for 12 years. Many engineers and students hesitate or back away from writing challenges, opportunities or assignments. There are a few who like to write, and a … Continue reading
Engineering is about serving People
“Engineers solve problems in complex real-world situations; they design new systems and strategies to adapt to changing times; they make structures and products more user-friendly, responding to the real needs of communities and people. At its heart, engineering is about … Continue reading
Engineering is more than Math and Science
I am reading a new book on Engineering Education called, A Whole New Engineer. My years of professional experience give me cause to agree with many of their conclusions and propositions. I will post occasionally from this book. Speaking of … Continue reading
Posted in Engineering
Tagged A Whole New Engineer, communication, David E. Goldberg, writing
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7 Missing Basics of Engineering
In my 12th year of coaching college engineering students, I concur with David Goldberg in his assertion that engineering students are missing eight skills critical to being a complete, effective, and whole engineer. View his talk at TEDxUIUC, “7 Missing … Continue reading
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Tagged asking questions, communicating, Creativity, decomposition, experimenting, labeling data, modeling, sketching, visualizing
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