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One + One-half = Four

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

“Rick?” Becca burst into her colleagues office with her laptop half open. “In the 3D-Printer specification you state that the extruding-head must move precisely to four equally spaced positions.” Rick let go of his mouse, leaned back and put his … Continue reading →

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The Minor in Engineering – Wireless

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

“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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Weightless – Part 2

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

(Continued from Part 1) Gregory’s eyes looked back and forth quickly, digesting his fathers questions. “The moon is in space, circling the Earth every twenty-seven point three (27.3) Earth-days. Think about it. The massive moon is going around and around … Continue reading →

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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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