Oops! You missed the deadline!
Just for the sake of discussion, let’s say that you were so wrapped up in the holidays, family, and 2020 in general, that you actually missed your PE license renewal. What now? ...
The December Ethical Dilemma: Proper Credit for Past Projects
Engineer Brad is the principal in a new engineering firm that has been in existence for approximately 18 months. All of the engineers in the firm have come from other engineering firms. Brad develops a ...
Buffalo Creek Dam Failure
On the days preceding February 26, 1972, Buffalo mining officials kept an eye on a local coal refuse dam in Logan County, West Virginia, as heavy rain continuously fell. The company measured water levels ...
December Pop Quiz for Engineers
‘Tis the season for a good score on December’s engineering pop quiz! Take it and find out! Are you smarter than an undergraduate?
Riddle Me This: Last Words?
You have a committed a terrible crime and tomorrow morning you will be taken to the town square and executed. The executioner has taken a liking to you and decides to do you a favor and allow you a choice ...
5 TV Shows That Featured Engineers
While engineers aren’t always the most featured characters on television shows, they are often the most popular. Perhaps more engineering characters will find their way ...
Sinking of the Swedish Warship, The Vasa
The Vasa was a Swedish warship built between 1626 and 1628. The ship sank after only sailing roughly 1,400 yards into its maiden voyage on August 10, 1628. Now, resurrected from the sea, the Vasa represents a widely-recognized symbol of the Swedish “great power period.”
The November Ethical Dilemma: Conflict of Interest?
Engineer Robert, a forensic engineer, accepts a retainer from a plaintiff's attorney who sends him selected file documentation. Robert subsequently bills the attorney for the work, which includes a review ...
November Pop Quiz for Engineers
Are you stuffed with only turkey or knowledge too? Take the PDH quiz and find out! Take it and find out! Are you smarter than an undergraduate?
Can An Engineering Board Regulate Free Speech?
In 2017, Mats Järlström, a Beaverton, Oregon resident, was fined $500 by the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying for both labeling himself as an “engineer” and for publicly offering ...