Riddle Me This: How Many Ties?
There are 3 boxes – A, B, and C – containing 11 ties in total, all white or black. The boxes are labeled, but we were told that someone switched the labels on the 3 boxes. They are now all incorrectly labeled.
Releasing Radioactive Water from Fukushima: An Engineering Perspective
In 2023, Japan made the monumental move to begin releasing treated radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster into the ocean. The decision was mired in controversy, met with both support and opposition from international bodies, neighboring countries, and environmental groups.
Lessons Learned: The Denver International Airport Automated Baggage-Handling System
The Denver International Airport (DIA) is renowned for its iconic tent-like structure, but it is also infamous in engineering and project management circles for its ambitious yet flawed automated baggage-handling system. This system, which was intended to revolutionize the airport industry, instead became a case study in the pitfalls of over-ambitious engineering and poor project management.
PDH 101: 6 Reasons Your Board Might Reject Your PDH: A Guide for Engineers
However, there are times when an engineering board might reject PDH submissions. Understanding these potential pitfalls can help you better plan your continuing education and ensure that each hour you invest counts toward your professional development.
PDH 101: Understanding the Role of Professional Development Hours (PDH) in Engineering Careers
This blog article aims to explore the significance of PDH, how it promotes career growth, and the various ways to accrue these valuable hours. It's here that Professional Development Hours (PDH) come into play, providing a structure for engineers to maintain their professional competency.
PDH 101: Time is of the Essence: Why You Shouldn’t Wait Until the Last Minute to Earn PDH Credits
We will examine why you should avoid delaying your PDH acquisition and explore how early and consistent engagement can benefit your professional growth.
PDH 101: The Interplay of Ethics and PDH in Engineering Practice
This article examines the interplay of ethics and PDH in engineering practice, elucidating how ethics-related courses contribute to PDH, and the value they bring in enhancing engineering solutions and fortifying public trust.
September Ethical Dilemma: Competent to Accept Reassignment?
Engineer Larry is a professional engineer employed by the Army Corps of Engineers. Because of a substantial decrease in the work load, Larry was informed that his position with the Corps’ River Basin Planning Section was being abolished and that he would be reassigned.
September 2023 Pop Quiz for Engineers
The only FORMULA for a higher quiz score is to be smarter than an undergraduate. Here's the September 2023 Pop Quiz for Engineers. Are you smarter than an undergraduate?
Riddle Me This: Truth Or Lie?
Hugh was born in and lives in Chicago. He loves his city and is a true-blue Chicagoan. The other day he told a visitor to his beloved city, with a serious tone, to be careful when talking to other people in the city because “all Chicagoans are liars.”
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