November 2025 Pop Quiz for Engineers
Don't Be a Turkey! Avoid the embarrassment of a low score. Take the quiz and prove your engineering prowess.
The Construction of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most internationally recognized symbols of California. Initially designed by engineer Joseph Baermann Strauss in 1917, the Golden Gate Bridge links San Francisco and Marin County and spans the Golden Gate Strait, which separates San Francisco Bay from the Pacific Ocean ...
Riddle Me This: The Boiling Water Mystery
You put a sealed pot of water on a hot stove. After a while, you hear no bubbling, and when you open the lid, the water is still not boiling—but it’s 105°C. How?
The Hartford Center Collapse
A catastrophic roof collapse: The Hartford Center disaster and the lessons learned from this engineering failure. Investigate the cause.
The October Ethical Dilemma: Town Engineer
Engineering ethics: A town engineer also works for a developer. Is this an ethical conflict? Decide for yourself.
October 2025 Pop Quiz for Engineers
A Spooky Challenge for Engineers! Dare to face the fright of this month's quiz. Prove your engineering might and scare away the competition.
Five Women Who Have Broken New Ground in Engineering
Although not widely known, a small number of women have achieved impressive engineering accomplishments that have changed the way the world lives, works, and plays ...
Riddle Me This: The Sinking Ship Paradox
A cargo ship loaded with iron is floating in a harbor. A crane lifts the iron out of the ship and places it into the water beside it. Does the water level rise, fall, or stay the same?
The Deepwater Horizon Explosion and Oil Spill
A devastating environmental impact: The Deepwater Horizon disaster and its long-lasting consequences. Learn more.
The September Ethical Dilemma: Ethics Complaint
Engineering ethics: A case study on serving as both town engineer and a private developer's consultant. What's the ethical path?
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