Video: Cornell University’s Surface Tension Adhesive Device
Posted on March 29th, 2010 by als
It’s Nano Time
Posted on March 25th, 2010 by axb
Next week, NISE Net (Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network) celebrates NanoDays, a nationwide series of events and activities at your local science centers dedicated to the wondrous world of nanotechnology.
So what exactly is nanotech, you may ask, and how is it crucial to the future of engineering? Watch the video above to find out.
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Tags: Biomedical, Chemical, Energy, Environmental, Materials, Nanotechnology
Biofuels Inspired by Frog Foam
Posted on March 23rd, 2010 by jxh
Who would have thought that frogs would inspire engineers to create new biofuels? Well, the Tungara frog, which resides in Central America, seems to have done just that.
The Tungara frog creates very long-lived foam nests for its newborn tadpoles. Engineers from University of Cincinnati, in yet another example of biomimicry, found the frogs’ design inspirational and helpful in constructing an innovative artificial photosynthetic foam.
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Tags: Biomimicry, Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical
Engineering: One of the Highest-Paid Disciplines
Posted on March 12th, 2010 by axb
More great news for all you future engineers: chances are good that you’ll soon be bringing in the benjamins. According to a recent survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, graduates of engineering programs have higher starting salaries than those of any other discipline, Business Week reports.
Here are their stats for the top 10 best-paid majors (after the jump):
Filed under: Aerospace, Chemical, Computer, e-News, Electrical, Explore Engineering, Industrial / Manufacturing, Mechanical, Mining | 3 Comments »
Tags: Aerospace, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Industrial / Manufacturing, Mechanical, Mining
Video: Meet the Elements
Posted on March 3rd, 2010 by als
