Category Archives: Engineering

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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ENGAGE Everyday Examples of Engineering Lesson Plans

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

They’re not Engineering Stories, but they’re detailed lesson plans being created and used by educators to help students see, feel, and understand engineering, improving STEM teaching in the classroom. It’s called Engage – Everyday Examples in Engineering If you love … Continue reading →

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What do Engineers Do? Look at their Senior Projects

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

Want a good idea of what engineers do? Take a look at thousands of Engineering Senior Projects. http://www.cefns.nau.edu/interdisciplinary/d4p/ http://www.ce.ucsb.edu/undergrad/sr-projects/ http://www.mtu.edu/mechanical/undergraduate/senior-design/ http://umaine.edu/mecheng/senior-design-projects/ http://www.bu.edu/ece/undergraduate/senior-design-project/ http://eeic.osu.edu/capstone/capstone-design-showcase http://eecs.oregonstate.edu/node/292 http://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/mesp/ http://mechanicalengineering.pages.tcnj.edu/academic-programs/me-senior-projects/ many many more search the internet for mechanical engineering senior projects

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Announcement – Engineering Stories in Paperback

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

Engineering Stories is now in paperback! Seven stories illustrated, formatted, and published in a handsome professionally bound book for some ernest reading. Listen to these endorsements by engineering academic professionals on the back cover. “A fabulous collection of realistic engineering … Continue reading →

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