Posted on August 27th, 2009 by als
Virtual reality allows us to experience other worlds, both real and make-believe. Engineers use complex algorithms to build 3-D virtual spaces that fool our senses and make us feel as if we’re really there.
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Posted on June 27th, 2007 by als
Ever hear the Hendrix-esque wails of a Grimace Guitar? Or the screechings of a Balloon Bassoon? No? Well, chances are you never will, either. But the instruments do exist. Both were built a couple of years ago by graduate bioengineering students at the University of Pittsburgh who took the class Biosignals and Systems II offered by George D. Stetten, an assistant professor.
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Posted on June 26th, 2007 by als
Who’s Who in Engineering
Here’s our handy guide to famous engineers, which includes some familiar faces and others who may be new to you. For a list of young engineers who are already on their way to changing the world, check out our Trailblazers section
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