Is Statics a Hard Class?
Statics is a class that deals with the application of Newtonian physics and serves as an entry point into engineering mechanics. Typically, mechanical and civil engineers take the class as…
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Stebin Samuel What I Wish I Knew at 22
From selective competitiveness to leadership, here’s 10 things I wish I knew at 22.
Travis Ziebro Work that Menial Job before the Prestigious One
The value of a menial job is drastically underrated. There’s a surprising benefit to sweeping floors and stapling papers.
102 Ways to Be a Better Engineer
Newly minted engineers and engineering students usually have the same one or two questions for me: “How do I get an internship?” and “What modeling program should I learn?” In…
Outsourcing Engineering – The Pros & Cons
Outsourcing engineering makes sense when additional expertise is needed. Follow these guidelines to reduce outsourcing risk and ensure a successful project.
Leadership Lessons from 18 Years as a DJ
What does being a dj have to do with engineering leadership? A lot actually. Transfer learning, the process of building on insights in one field and applying it to another, will put you light years ahead of your peers.
Engineering Interview – A 4 Step Approach to Win The Job
Here’s the four steps you need to take to ensure that glitzy 6 figure engineering job is yours to take.
Meet this single metric and watch your job satisfaction skyrocket
What I learned when I started recording my complaints.
First Time Engineering Manager? 5 Errors to Avoid
Some management missteps are no brainers. Being a jerk? Yep, not a good idea. Being laissez-faire and disengaged? Probably not a smart move either. The errors to really watch out…