Westwego Grain Elevator Explosion

The Westwego explosion was one of the deadliest grain-dust explosions in history, and it had a profound impact on the industry and the community. In the aftermath of the disaster, investigators worked tirelessly to determine the cause of the explosion and to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.

2023-09-29T11:16:23-05:00August 24th, 2023|Friday Famous Failures|3 Comments

The August Ethical Dilemma: Engineers & Politics

Engineer Sam is a candidate for the state legislature from a district in which there is a substantial percentage of unskilled workers who are represented by a union. In a particular plant where many of these employees work, the third worker in a year was killed recently in an industrial accident.

2023-08-21T14:43:14-05:00August 14th, 2023|Ethical Dilemma|17 Comments

PDH 101: How Online Courses are Revolutionizing PDH for Engineers

The rise of online education has greatly impacted the continuing education sphere for many professions, and engineering is no exception. With an ever-evolving landscape of technological advancements, engineers are required to stay updated and relevant, which is where Professional Development Hours (PDH) come into play.

2023-11-29T12:54:47-06:00August 9th, 2023|PDH 101|0 Comments

PDH 101: Navigating PDH Credits: A Guide to Approved and Non-Approved Topics for Engineers

In this article, we will examine the broad categories of approved topics, highlighting the areas of focus that are typically accepted and others that are not, as well as some gray areas.

2024-07-08T12:51:00-05:00July 31st, 2023|PDH 101|0 Comments

PDH 101: How to Prepare for an Audit of Your PDH Credits by a State Licensing Board

An audit can be a daunting prospect, but with proper preparation and organization, it doesn't need to be a stressful ordeal. In this article, we'll outline key steps to help you confidently prepare for a PDH credit audit.

2023-11-29T12:55:54-06:00July 28th, 2023|PDH 101|0 Comments
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