Riddle Me This: Rope Burning
You have a lighter and two ropes. How can you accurately time forty-five minutes?
The DuPont Buffalo Plant Explosion
It should have been a day of routine maintenance on November 9, 2010 at the DuPont plant in North Tonawanda, New York. Tank 1, which normally contained 10,000-gallons of polyvinyl fluoride (PVF), a slurry used in manufactured countertops, had been cleaned and inspected in preparation for repairs ...
The March Ethical Dilemma: Conflict of Interest
Issues involving conflicts of interest have long been some of the thorniest issues faced by engineers. The Board of Ethical Review has had numerous occasions...
March Pop Quiz for Engineers
Will you be lucky on this month's pop quiz? Here's the March 2021 Pop Quiz for Engineers. Are you smarter than an undergraduate?
Suggested Reading for Engineers
Not only can reading help you to unwind after a long day, but certain books can deliver unique insights and perspectives that you may have not otherwise considered. If you are looking for book recommendations, we have selected the following that can benefit the professional lives ...
Riddle Me This: Three Light Bulbs and Three Switches
You have three switches. If you are allowed only one chance to enter the room with the three light bulbs, how can you determine which switches go with which bulbs?