Feb 21Ancient Romans Are Changing Modern Civil EngineeringThey may not have discovered concrete, but Ancient Roman civilizations were the first to use it as a building material. And now, their method is changing modern civil engineering and the planet. The ancient Romans will forever be known for their exceptional military, political, and social institutions and for conquering vast parts of Europe and Northern Africa. But they were also brilliant engineers and builders who created a dazzling array of magnificent structures that are still virtually intact today. …6 min read6 min read
Jan 236 Awesome Sci-Fi Must-reads To Inspire EngineersScience fiction writers continue to fuel engineers’ imaginations, resulting in mind-blowing technological advancements. We’ve put together a list of reads for engineers to feel inspired The connection between engineers and science fiction (sci-fi) is undeniably akin to the bond between a parent and a child. Of course, it is anyone’s guess to determine who the child or parent is. That’s because, whatever your age, sci-fi can turn us all into highly imaginative and creative kids.5 min read5 min read
Dec 23, 2022Top Engineering Innovations of 2022From space safety to AI that creates images from text, plus the world’s biggest green hydrogen hub, we look at some of the best engineering innovations of the past year. Since COVID-19 hit, most of us have been focusing on the adverse events of the two years that followed, so it is understandable that many of us have missed out on some of the fantastic engineering innovations that have taken place since the pandemic started.5 min read5 min read
Nov 21, 2022LEGO robots: why adults are buying all the bricksBeing an adult comes with bills, stress, and realities you often don’t realize in your youth. You don’t really want to eat candy all day and watch television till your eyes go square — you’re simply too busy. Are LEGO robots a solution? But childhood dreams aren’t squashed once you…7 min read7 min read
Nov 1, 202210 YouTube Channels for Engineers: Learn Engineering Foundations with EaseSocial media like YouTube has been central in disseminating informative content, and that includes additional learning for students. YouTube channels for engineers are out there, ready to be discovered. But is it helpful? The short answer is very, but only if there’s a mindful approach to using social media that…6 min read6 min read
Oct 7, 2022On the Road To Becoming a Civil EngineerCities, roads, and life would be near impossible to imagine without the work of Civil Engineers. The discipline is one of many hats — and also a fascinating field to look into. Because to build a career as a Civil Engineer you need more than mere knowledge of structures. …8 min read8 min read
Sep 16, 20225 Affordable Gadgets and Apps Engineers will LoveEngineering gadgets? Yes please! You don’t get into engineering if you don’t like gadgets, electronics, and all the parts of technology. Writing in a reusable notebook, tinkering with a useless box, drawing electricity with a conductive pen, and drinking from a self-cleaning self-charging water bottle: here we celebrate the engineers…Engineering Gadgets4 min readEngineering Gadgets4 min read
Aug 22, 2022How to Become a Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineering is vast, and if you were from a career perspective to box it in, it won’t be an easy task. Prospective careers for qualified mechanical engineers include work in manufacturing, design-drafting, fluid power engineering, automation, lubricant technology, automotive engineering, thermal engineering, mining, marine, aerospace and oil and gas…12 min read12 min read
Jul 29, 2022How Engineers Built the World’s Highest Ferris WheelsIt used to be that skyscrapers or natural landscapes (usually those of the New Wonders of the World variety) defined the cityscapes of the world’s most visited cities. That has changed significantly since 2000 when the London Eye opened in London, England. …Ferris Wheels6 min readFerris Wheels6 min read
Jul 13, 2022How to become an electrical engineerThe textbook definition says that electrical engineering is “the branch of engineering that deals with the practical application of the theory of electricity to the construction of machinery, power supplies, and so on”. What Do Electrical Engineers Do? Because electricity is all around us, electrical engineers are employed across a broad range of industries including…12 min read12 min read
