Author Archives: Kenneth Richard Hardman

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About Kenneth Richard Hardman

AncestorClips are short stories about real people. Each clip nurtures awareness of a time, a place, and the character of a man or woman who cultivated a path for our life. The reader feels the good, the obstacles, the happiness, the sadness, and the overcoming. They cheer us, make us resilient when challenged, give us purpose, and connect us to our multi-generational family. Each story is followed by reflections from the author and readers sharing how the story strengthened or inspired them. Ken Hardman is a son, a brother, a grandson, a great-grandson… He is also a husband, father and grand-father. Ken is a professional engineer, engineering mentor, technical writer, and associate technical fellow at a major aerospace company. He is a writer of engineering and family history stories. Please join Ken in reading, reflecting upon, or writing #AncestorClips

Coaches, Cars, and Character

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

Team after team, the endurance race pressed on. No car came anywhere close to beating us. Hopes were high. But when it was all over, the maroon and white competitors from Texas had the highest overall score, and my team, … Continue reading →

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A Life or a Galaxy – Either way You’ll make a Difference

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

Looking back, I would like to share again these thoughts about being an engineer. https://stemstories.wordpress.com/2012/09/07/a-life-or-a-galaxy-either-way-youll-make-a-difference/

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2013 in review

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 16,000 times in 2013. If it were a … Continue reading →

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Twitter Chat – Storytelling in STEM

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

Followers of Engineering Stories, I am Guest Hosting a Twitter Chat discussion with BigBeacon entitled “Storytelling in STEM Education.” I would love to have you join the conversation which will include many individuals interested in STEM. Join the one hour … Continue reading →

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Comet ISON Update

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

Here is some good information from Bob Riddle on seeing the comet ISOM in December.

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Engineering Design – Functional Decomposition

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

I am working with an engineering team right now to develop a machine. We are at the Functional Decomposition phase where we are systematically examining the needed workstation functionality. I will have to relate the specific experiences some time but … Continue reading →

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Proprietary, a novel by Larry Howell

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

I just finished reading a novel called, “Proprietary.” It is an adventure and mystery that illustrates the importance of proprietary information in a company and the reality of industrial espionage in the world. It makes the reader, rightly so, want … Continue reading →

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Engineering Student Projects Links

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

The ‘Engineering Stories’ blog gets a lot of hits from people searching for Engineering Student Projects. I expect these are students wondering what to do for their student project. Well, to help them out, I’ve started a blog page to … Continue reading →

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Presentation to Utah Conference of Education Career Counselors

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

I was invited to speak to a group of K12 career counselors this week helping them see what it’s like to be an engineer, helping them understand how to explain engineering to their students. It was great. Since I write … Continue reading →

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Beyond Earth – Website

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

I am excited about what mankind does in space, because I know that such a journey builds our confidence, enlarges our knowledge, and improves our life on Earth. Check out this great website by Boeing called, Beyond Earth. It is … Continue reading →

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