Clipped to the Drawing Board by Yan Chu
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Testing parts to see if they’ll work on the space shuttle sounds interesting to Austin High School student Sean Goodman who wants to know what being an engineer is really like
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Monday 5 November, 2007 08:06 AM |
Clipped to the Drawing Board by Barot Casha
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An unusual concept for engineers - who are more accustomed to working with certainty - What's the risk of passive smoking? Or climate change? How big is the terrorist threat? And should we trust league tables? These questions concern all of us , but it's not always easy to make sense of the barrage of media information
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Sunday 4 November, 2007 10:16 PM |
Clipped to the Drawing Board by Pat Sheen
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This had me worried !! but despite the rhetoric I still believe there are fairies at the bottom of my garden.... Engineers are an intelligent and skilled bunch , and I am also constantly surprised to find that they are also pianists and artists, and cultivate orchids and whatever.
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Sunday 4 November, 2007 12:09 PM |
Clipped to the Drawing Board by Dave Ellery
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How do you think engineers would vote on this subject - we all see things differently - however ....... Stop . I mean, don't stop reading this, but stop thinking what you're about to think. Or, O.K., I'll think it for you:
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Sunday 4 November, 2007 03:05 AM |
Clipped to the Drawing Board by Susan Decker
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Being able to engineer a situation to advantage is a definate plus, but is it a win - win for all parties --- an interesting view ---
In many organisations, you'll find a type of personality that thrives on conflict , the sort of person who goes in, resolves crises and comes out looking like a hero.
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Friday 2 November, 2007 12:07 PM |
Clipped to the Drawing Board by Susan Decker
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The question is "what has this got to do with engineering" and the answer is "an open mind to innovation" a demonstration of what can be done with some lateral thinking ++++
Fashion design students in a Cornell intermediate pattern-development course have learned to mend their ways and stretch their skills by applying a technology used to make body bags to high couture.
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Wednesday 31 October, 2007 12:07 PM |
Clipped to the Drawing Board by Dillon Smatcher
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Engineers can also take the time to reflect on non material issues - (but not for too long) As our country makes progress and we continue to travel the winding and often rocky road of change, it is important to remember that ethics and morality play an important role in any sophisticated society.
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Wednesday 31 October, 2007 06:10 AM |
Clipped to the Drawing Board by jackson Browne
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I wasn't around to witness the action - and being a born skeptic .... but draw your own conclusions after reading the article -- An enormous cold spot in our universe could be explained by a cosmic defect in the fabric of space-time created shortly after the Big Bang , scientists say.
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Monday 29 October, 2007 10:00 PM |
Clipped to the Drawing Board by Susan Decker
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A few cups of coffee to stimulate the old brain cells - maybe there is a better way - engineers need to be alert How well are you sleeping ? Do you wake up anxiously thinking about some project or an area of responsibility or even just a phone call you told yourself you should make?
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Monday 29 October, 2007 03:16 PM |
Clipped to the Drawing Board by John William
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Simulation and virtual worlds allow the development engineers to explore infinate environments - your only limitation is your imagination In front of us, a smartly-dressed woman dances unsteadily, occasionally lurching towards us. But put out a hand to steady her, and it goes straight through.
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Sunday 28 October, 2007 07:09 PM |
Clipped to the Drawing Board by Ryan
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Both Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla were famous inventors of their time, both responsible for many creations that changed our world forever. Edison however enjoyed far more success in terms of wealth, friends and publicity. Find out why and see if any of this may apply to you and your endevours.
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Sunday 28 October, 2007 03:04 PM |
Clipped to the Drawing Board by Barot Casha
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Profanity and engineering go hand in hand - tho' to be honest, Iv'e never seen a machine yet which actually responded to it !!
CHICAGO (MarketWatch) -- Serial swearers take heart : Profanity in the workplace can be a morale booster and inspire a sense of team spirit.
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Wednesday 24 October, 2007 01:05 AM |
Clipped to the Drawing Board by Ryan
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Apparently Einstein was not considered particularly bright during his highschool years. Yet we all know where he ended up. Have a read and find out a bit more about what an IQ test actually represents, and more importantly, how you might be able to improve that score for yourself . As an engineer, a few more IQ points definately wouldn't go astray would it.
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Tuesday 23 October, 2007 11:06 PM |
Clipped to the Drawing Board by John William
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I'll leave you to draw your own conclusions and offer no comment on this one - But spare a thought for those poor safety engineers who are trying to keep us all safe Every time I buckle my son into his car seat - positioned between the side impact air bags and above the antilock brakes in our five-star safety-rated automobile - I think about my preferred mode of travel in the summer of 1983.
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Tuesday 23 October, 2007 05:09 AM |
Clipped to the Drawing Board by Ryan
To become a member of Mensa you must be in the top 2% of the general population. The test is divided into 2 parts. The first part comprises 50 questions relating to maths and engineering. Not too bad you might say. Except you only have 12 minutes to attack it, which means an average of 14.4 seconds per question. Very few people have actually been able to finish this part.
To find out a bit more check out this article.
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Monday 22 October, 2007 03:03 AM |
Clipped to the Drawing Board by Ryan
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The new director of the London Museum of Science, Chris Rapley', believes greatly in the museum's power to inspire and encourage more people into the fields of science and more importantly engineering. He has some great vision for the future and seems determined to achieve it. Read the article to find out just what he has in mind.
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Sunday 21 October, 2007 04:53 PM |
Clipped to the Drawing Board by Ryan
We all know Dilbert, the engineer that has to endure all manner of crazy stuff at work. But how close is Dilbert to real life? Find out in this interview with Scott Adams, the creator of Dilbert, as well as various other interesting facts. And while you do so I'm sure you'll ponder on whether cubicle life is really as bad as the cartoon makes it out to be.
There's something about people with a last name of Adams and writing humor. Douglas Adams was also famous for writing humor in a similar vein, just not so much in an engineering perspective.
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Sunday 21 October, 2007 01:07 PM |
Clipped to the Drawing Board by Ryan
Indeed we as a people have achieved an astounding amount in our short time on this planet. And us engineers have had a large amount of say in that. Looking at this list engineers and engineering seems to have played a part in most of them which is testimony to just how important we are.
Makes you excited about what we've got in store for the next couple of centuries really.
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Saturday 20 October, 2007 07:01 PM |
Clipped to the Drawing Board by Administrator
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Extreme sports are one way to push engineering to it's limits. It's fascinating to see what can be achieved.
Skydiving and Base-jumping is not a sport for the faint-hearted. I’m not sure what you call this form of base jumping, but it’s about as extreme as it gets.
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Saturday 20 October, 2007 05:01 AM |
Clipped to the Drawing Board by Ryan
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I know a lot of engineers that are overworked and stressed. It's not uncommon. The solution may be to do nothing. Yes that's right, absolutely nothing. Meditation has a lot of benefits including increased focus and creativity. So the next time the boss happens by and sees me doing nothing I'm going to inform him I'm actually creating extra value for the company :)
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