The October Ethical Dilemma: Gift-Sharing of a Hotel Suite
Engineer Bob is director of engineering with a large governmental agency that uses many engineering consultants. Engineer Alan is a principal in a large engineering firm that performs services for that agency.
October 2023 Pop Quiz for Engineers
Will your score on this month's quiz be high enough to allow you to remove your MASK? Or, will a low score keep you DISGUISED? Here's the October 2023 Pop Quiz for Engineers. Are you smarter than an undergraduate?
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.
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