Engineering

By Michael Perrault My first real experience as a participant in a “Trade Show” was with the local community business association. They decided to hold a trade show on the Town Common in September on the same day as the opening day for the fall community soccer program. The soccer program, in our Town, has an opening day parade for about 1,500 children of all ages, that ends at the Town Common. The business association hoped that the parents and the children would also stop by the big... Read Full Story

Electrical engineers specializing in analog design are becoming harder to find.  The vast majority of new electrical engineering graduates are opting for digital design and/or computer engineering as their specialty.  Interestingly, the need for skilled analog designers is becoming greater.  While many of the new gadgets on the market today may seem to be digital in nature, much of what makes them special is really innovative analog design.  However the perception is that “analog” is “old... Read Full Story

1 There are about 10 types of capacitors. 2 Theory tells you how a circuit works, not why it doesn’t work. 3 Not everything works according to the specs in the databook. 4 Anything practical you learn will be obsolete before you use it, except the complex math, which you will never use. 5 Always try to fix the hardware with the software. 6 Engineering is like having an 8 a.m. class and a late afternoon lab every day for the rest of your life 7 Overtime pay? What overtime pay? 8 Engineers rule... Read Full Story

A useful free on-line resource for anyone interested in exploring career opportunities in engineering is the Sloan Career Cornerstone Center: Engineering The web site includes comprehensive education, salary, networking, job hunting, and career planning resources.  Many resources are in PDF, PowerPoint, or Podcast formats.  Besides resources for those considering entering the engineering field, they also have items for counselors, teachers, and parents. The resources on this site explain what... Read Full Story

Find out how industrial engineers keep the magic alive at Disney’s theme parks in this interesting and informative video on the Institute of Industrial Engineers web site: CLICK HERE Share This Read Full Story