Category Archives: STEM

#EngineerClips – “Power Ski” – March 18, 2022

Posted on March 18, 2022 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

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#EngineerClips – Bathing with Bottles

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

by Kenneth Hardman “Jake!” Mom calls out from the bathroom. “Ya, Mom?” “Why is there a case of bottled water in my bathtub?” “It’s an engineering experiment, for my middle-school science class.” “An engineering exp…?” Mom pauses, then slowly inquires. … Continue reading →

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Gift Engineering Stories to your young colleagues or friends

Posted on September 2, 2018 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

Do you know an engineering student, or recent graduate of engineering? Gift the book, “Engineering Stories,” to them to let them experience engineering right now and give them a head start in understanding what it’s like to work on a … Continue reading →

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The Orbital Mechanic in STEM Magazine

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

Dear Engineering Stories readers, I am pleased that one of my engineering stories, “The Orbital Mechanic” is published in STEM Magazine and will be available to a large STEM and educator audience. Check it out and please encourage your friends … Continue reading →

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Engineering Family History Stories

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

Dear Engineering Stories friends, Thank you so very much for your interest in these Engineering Stories. I have enjoyed writing them both because I enjoy engineering, and I enjoy writing in general. In fact, at my regular job, I see … Continue reading →

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Polaris Station – Novelette Conclusion

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

(Continued from Part 10) “I, I’ll try, but Kendall.” Katya said. Kendall could hear the fear in her voice. “Dmitry,” Kendall said. “Do the best you can from the Quad, son.” He and A4 had a terrifying view of the … Continue reading →

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Polaris Station – Novelette Part 10

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

(Continued from Part 9) “Then what difference does it make. We’re out of time.” Houston reported progress live. “Calculating tether launch vectors and timing for M-478 and M-480 to connect to M-479. “Vectors determined and locked in. Executing now.” Radio … Continue reading →

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Polaris Station – Novelette Part 9

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

(Continued from Part 8) “That’s not gonna’ happen,” Kendall insisted. “I haven’t had an asymmetrical collapse in all my years of para-gliding, and I’m sure not going to have one now.” “Kendall?” Kendall heard a sniffle. “Yes, Katya.” “I can … Continue reading →

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Polaris Station – Novelette Part 8

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

(Continued from Part 7) “Houston to Captain Parker, Emergency. I repeat, Houston to Polaris Station, we have an emergency.” Kendall looked up at A4 who stopped the recording. “We copy, Flight. Give us the scoop.” “M-479 has been compromised. I … Continue reading →

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Polaris Station – Novelette Part 7

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

(Continued from Part 6) Kendall and A4 discontinued their inspections and looked up at the momentum stream. “Go ahead, Flight.” “It occurs at approximately 12 hour intervals over the equator. The last several events were initiated roughly along 120 degrees … Continue reading →

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