Renewability

Renewability

The world “renewable” has quickly become a synonym of words like “clean”, “environmentally friendly” and “sustainable” in our language. Even the companies and governments have used it with commercial, informative and even propagandist goals. The truth is that “renewable” stuff is part of contemporary life since some years ago, especially when energy is involved.

The Panama Canal

The Panama Canal

The construction of the Panama Canal also captured the spirit of innovation that has always driven engineers, as they continued to build and learn from ideas used by their predecessors to eventually create one of the world’s marvels. It defines the characteristics and traits of successful engineering, from leadership, creativity, teamwork, communication and technical expertise. One of the most highly traveled waterways in the world, the Panama expansion project is expected to be completed in 2015. Furthermore, plans are underway to build yet another canal in Nicaragua in partnership with China

Sputnik

Sputnik

On October 4, 1957, a 25-in diameter metal ball was launched from Kazakhstan. Once in space, it orbited around the Earth three months while sending radio signals for 22 days for all to hear. It was the Sputnik I, the first artificial satellite in history and it was the first successful attempt of space exploration for mankind.

10 Things every engineering graduate should know

10 Things every engineering graduate should know

Upon graduation, most engineering students are well equipped with technical capabilities after spending years of instruction in school. Though essential, this is hardly sufficient in acquiring success in the real world. To be successful as an engineer there are certain skills and characteristics that employers look for when hiring graduates and clear the path for professional achievement.