Sunset Boulevard Gets a Whole New Look
Sunset Boulevard might have a fabled place in history, but not every notorious address has a face that lives up to its name. Such is the case with the 8150…
4 Ways to Make Your Workweek More Productive
Everyone wants a more productive workweek, but not everyone is sure how to get it. Engineers are typically busy folks, but busy doesn’t always mean efficient. And efficient doesn’t mean…
Thought Leader Series: 5 Financial Pointers to Help You Make Money While in School
Kim Parr is a successful small business owner who writes about developing multiple income streams and financial independence. To read more, visit Eyes on the Dollar. With the availability of…
Space Elevator Patent is Officially on the Books
Imagine if space travel was as simple as hopping in an elevator. That might sound like the stuff of science fiction, but it’s real. Or at least it will be…
The New Thinkpad is a Boon for Busy Engineers
Tired of lugging around a hefty laptop or being tied to a tower? The new Lenovo ThinkPad W550s might change all of that for you. It’s not especially cheap. But…
The Role of Human Bones in Architecture
When you think about a grand church or cathedral, would you ever expect walls lined with bones? Ossuaries exist throughout the world. And while you might think of them as…
Expert Interview Series: Rod Sutton How the World of Construction is Changing
“When the day is over, you have built something of lasting value that is useful to society. You have made a positive change that can be seen and used.” That’s…
Boost Your Engineering Career
Are you a morning person? Probably not. Americans are a sleep-deprived lot with chronic fatigue and a general loathing of the alarm clock. But what if your mornings turned 180…
Be a Better Engineering Communicator
The way that you communicate affects you, individual co-workers, your entire company, and all of your clients. There’s always room for improvement, as even the most graceful speakers make occasional…
Where to Find the Best Expat Engineering Jobs
What’s so great about being an expat? Plenty! You keep your American citizenship while immersing yourself in another culture. It can be exciting, rewarding, and one of the most challenging…