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Engineering Riddle – No. 3 (Physics) “All my strength will be the same”
No matter whether fast or slow, no matter whether high or low, When I return to whence I came, all my strength, will be the same. While traveling round at endless rate, I drop, I rise, I hesitate, But sure … Continue reading
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Tagged circuit, conservation of energy, electrical engineering, electromotive
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Engineering Riddle – No. 2 (Physics) “You push on me, I push right back…”
From in a tube, a fire lit, Great heat and flames, from end emit, The force to make this fluid flow, The same will make the engine go. You push on me, I push right back, You give a … Continue reading
Engineering Riddle – No. 1 (Math) “I may cross once, I may cross twice…”
I may cross once, I may cross twice, I may cross never, but never thrice. When starting up, I finish down, I finish up, when starting down. I have three parts, some friends would say, One straight, one curved, one same all day. … Continue reading
The Orbital Mechanic in STEM Magazine
I am pleased that one of my stories, “The Orbital Mechanic” was published in STEM Magazine and will be available to a large educator audience. The story is in two parts: May and June Issues Click to access 514513revised.pdf Click … Continue reading
Pre-Engineering Program with Awesome Students
“Mr. Hardman, have you ever been to space?” one student asked. “Would it be possible to use an evacuated tube to get to space?” another student asked. “Could the Earth be used for a gravity assist to get to Mars?” … Continue reading
The Minor in Engineering – Wireless
“Grandpa?” 5 year-old Ben eagerly grabbed me one holiday, while the other kids played soccer. “Yes Ben?” I replied, looking down at the blond bundle of thought. Ben hesitated then found the right words. “How does electricity move without wires?” His mother … Continue reading
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Tagged antenna, charge, electricity, electromagnetism, magnetic field, mentor, wireless
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NASA Tech Briefs really do say something about Underwear
“Dad, can I come in?” Jenni knocked on the door of her dad’s home office. “What’s up, Jenni?” “Well, I was just looking at the magazines on the coffee table, and…” “And what?” “I was wondering,” Jenni said slowly. “Does … Continue reading
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Tagged astronaut, materials, NASA, Space, space clothing, space suit, thermal underwear
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Update from the Author
Dear Engineering Stories followers, I hope you’re all aware by now that my series of eight stories are available for free in a variety of ebook formats. Spread the word and encourage youth and engineering students to read Engineering Stories. … Continue reading
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Tagged Free Body Diagrams, Laplace Transform, mathematics, Transfer Function
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Mars Mission Case Study from
May I recommend this interesting Aerospace Engineering case study presented partly in story form. It comes from the National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science, University of Buffalo, and the National Science Foundation. “The Mars Climate Orbiter was deployed … Continue reading
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Tagged Case Study, case study teaching, Mars, Mars Weather Orbiter, orbit insertion, Problem Solving, university of buffalo
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