Articles related to "What Engineers Do"
Mechanical Engineering 101
What is mechanical engineering? Learn about the branches of the field, educational paths and professional societies.
• mechanical engineering
• engineering basics
• engineering societies
• branches of mechanical engineering
• engineering courses
GMO Food Research
GMO Food Research gives sources to learn about genetics, GM food, GM crops, transgenic crops, genetically modified organisms (GMO) and GMO world crop facts.
• gmo
• genetically modified organism
• gmo food
• gm food
• transgenic crops
Engineering 101: The Basics
Learn about the engineering profession, including the branches of engineering, what engineers do, and the contributions of engineers to society.
• mechanical engineer
• electrical engineer
• civil engineer
• branches of engineering
• what engineers do
Genetically Modified Food
Growing a genetically modified crop for genetically modified food carries the risk of a transgene escaping into the wild. Why/how hybridization with wild plants occurs.
• genetically modified food
• genetically modified crop
• genetically modified
• transgenic crops
• crops
Chemical Engineering 101
Chemical engineers are involved in pharmaceuticals, fossil and biofuels, materials and processes related to many household products.
• chemical engineering introduction
• chemical engineering education
• branch of chemical engineering
• chemical engineering professional society
• what chemical engineers do
Automated And Semi Automated Approaches
Tool-supported reengineering is usually based on bottom-up reverse engineering approaches in which the source code is analyzed and abstractions of the system are produced using automated and semi-automated techniques.
• reverse engineering
• re-engineering
• reflexion
• automated
• semi-automated
Redocumentation
• redocumentation
• design recovery
• reverse
• engineering
• re-engineering
GMO Crop Scientific Studies
Recent scientific studies on GMO crops and its farm/agricultural and societal effects show higher costs of GM seeds, with little, if any crop yield benefits.
• gmo
• gmo crop
• bt cotton
• farmer suicides
• indian agriculture
Warnings Against GMO
"Warnings Against GMO" looks at Greenpeace and other organizations' warnings on GMO genetic pollution, GM food, and dwindling farmers' rights relating to seeds and crops.
• gmo
• gm food
• genetically modified organism
• genetic engineering
• gmo food
Farmer vs GM Seed Corporations
Farmers and consumers are losing in battles re: genetically modified organisms (GMO) and GM seeds. I cite 2 court cases against farmers & a study showing nutrient loss.
• genetically modified organism
• gmo
• gmo food
• gm food
• crop seed
Eat a Veggie From a 'Terminator' Seed?
Sterile seeds in genetically engineered crops pits biotech firms against Greenpeace and the general public.
• greenpeace
• genetically engineered
• gene
• modified
• crops
Hardworker: The Convict Blenny
The Engineer Goby is a fantastic beginner's fish which has fascinating characteristics, and the ability to mesmerize the aquarist into watching him work away his hours.
• eel blenny
• convict blenny
• engineer goby
• worm blenny
• pacific neon goby
How I wandered into engineering: From High School to Now
Since high school, I was actively encouraged to enter the sciences. I rebelled against the attitude that science was somehow "better" than the humanities. In the end, I did come back to this very practical field, but only after some meandering on the way.
• engineering
• diplomacy
• teaching
• japan
• germany
How I wandered into engineering: My mother's part
I have received a few questions about what led me to engineering. My mother was the one who contributed most tomy interest in most fields, through her work and her enthusiasm for finding answers to my incessant questions.
• engineering
• geology
• drafting
• work
• science
KFC, Genetic Engineering, and Myth
Have you heard that KFC had to change its name because it was using genetically altered chickens? Might want to re-evaluate that one, my friend. But can a well-crafted lie serve a noble purpose?
• kfc
• chicken
• fast-food
• consumer culture
• urban legends
Reverse Engineering
• reverse engineering
• reengineering
• higher level design specifications
• components
• inter-relationships
Automotive Engineering
This article discusses the importance of automotive engineering day and discusses how it has made the process of vehicle design and manufacture more efficient.
• automotive engineering
• vehicle emissions
• safety
• automobile attributes
• vehicle internals
Engineering is Elementary Lessons
Multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural lessons from Boston's Museum of Science teach K-6 students to apply the Engineering Design Process for 21st century problem solving.
• eie science
• elementary science
• engineering is elementary
• ring design process
• boston museum of science
Environmental Engineering
This articles discusses the functioning of environmental engineering and its importance to the modern day society.
• environmental engineering
• sewage control
• disposal
• flora
• fauna
Genetic Engineering Overview
Genetic Engineering: Article provides global overview of genetic engineering (GE), genetically modified food, genetically modified organism and biotechnology.
• genetic engineering
• genetically modified food
• biotechnology
• gm food
• genetically modified organism
Rideau Canal, An Engineering Feat
Completed in 1832 by the bare hands of men with only rough tools, the Rideau Canal is an engineering achievement of glory. Locks permitted travel uphill and downhill.
• canadian history
• the rideau canal
• eastern ontario waterway celebrates its 175th anni
• waterway planned by lieutenant-colonel by in the m
• construction of the rideau canal began in 1826
Social Engineering
Hackers can sometimes access a company's network without having to crack a single password. By socially engineering a staff member, they are often times granted free acce
• social engineering
• hacking
• network security
• hacker
• computer network
WoW Gnome Engineering Guide
Gnomish engineers can make a variety of uses that often although not always work as the user intended.
• world of warcraft gnome engineering
• wow gnome engineering quest
• wow gnome engineering
• wow trade skills
• world of warcraft trade skills
WoW Goblin Engineering Guide
Becoming an engineer who specializes in items the goblins designed is just as easy and even more explosive than engineers who side with their Gnomish rivals.
• world of warcraft goblin engineering wow gogling e
• goblin engineering
• trade skill
• specialization
• mmorpg
And the Darwin Award goes to...
AutoDesk manages to shoot itself in the foot yet another time, plus a few good links, a killer ACAD app, and a quick look at the new Overkill command.
• autocad
• drafting
• architect
• architecture
• draft
Architectural Desktop, Alphabet Soup and Links
This time we take a look at the new Architectural Desktop - it's piftfalls and problems, as well as partial listing of some of the products Autodesk puts out, and a bunch of links, including some for CAD programs other than AutoCAD.
• architectural desktop
• acad
• drafting
• autocad
• autodesk
AutoCAD Tips, Tricks and LISPs!
This week we highlight some cool tips, a few tricks and a bunch of LISPs that any beginner can do to improve their copy of AutoCAD.
• autocad
• cad
• drafter
• drafting
• architect
Contest, Colors and CD's
This week's article includes the new contest, who to contact to become and Autodesk Usability Tester, a great CD and a Context Menu Viewer for ACAD.
• cad
• autocad
• autodesk
• a2k
• architecture
Librescu: Virginia Tech Hero
While much is being said about Cho Seung-Hui, a Korean immigrant, let us focus on someone who saved others that day, also an immigrant.
• liviu librescu
• virginia tech
• cho seung-hui
• blacksburg
• va
Life-Cycle Costing
Life-cycle costing offers a different way to look at overall product costs than other types of costing such as job-order, process, and activity-based costing.
• life cycle costing
• product costing
• job order costing
• process costing
• value engineering
Network Security Terms
Is your encryption scheme protecting the integrity of your data? Learn some of the more important network security terms here.
• network
• security
• terms
• hackers
• data
Operating Systems Galore
What's coming on the Operating Systems horizon for AutoCAD users, more bugs, online permits and the upcoming VIP CD's. Plus some very cool programs.
• cad
• autocad
• architecture
• drafting
• drafter
The Dymaxion Ideal... the Legacy.
Part Three of this series concludes with a brief tour of the innovative creations developed by Buckmister Fuller.
• buckminster
• buckminster fuller
• physics
• biography
• engineer
Xref Hints, Stopping Pirating and LISP's
This article we discuss various tips on using Xref's in your drawing and Autodesk's new method to stop pirating of software.
• lisp
• autocad
• autodesk
• cad
• drafter
A new Bug and Help for Accurender
I recently found a new bug in Accurender as well as numerous help sites for the Accurender User. Plus think you pay too much ACAD already? Think again!
• autocad
• accurender
• acad
• drafting
• drafter
Claims That GE Food is Safe Are Junk Science
Non-profit organization,Alliance for Bio-Integrity, accuses FDA of fraud and bad faith regarding GE foods. Files public comment and lawsuit.
• fda
• genetic engineering
• genome
• virus
• nutrition
Computers I: CD-Roms vs. books
Many people believe that computers will soon replace paper. There are many reasons to believe that this may not be the case.
• engineering
• electronic. electrical
• computer
• book
• paper
Computers I: Effects of automation
Computers have changed our lives since the late 20th century. Environmentally speaking, computers have been a mixed blessing.
• engineering
• electronic
• computer
Environmental Simulation with ESP
This article discusses ESP, a software product for simulating aqueous systems.
• simulation
• aqueous
• engineering
• data base
• chemistry