April 2018 News

While the government wanted to accelerate the development and construction of the new subway line, it also needed to ensure that the power distribution equipment it selected would provide optimal safety and reliability. As it reviewed its requirements and suppliers’ offerings, robust electrical distribution equipment from an industry leader and turnkey engineering services were top priorities. Read more

Employers often express concern that engineering graduates lack practical skills. Competitions that challenge students to design and build solutions to real-world problems can help bridge the gap between classroom learning and important skills needed in the workplace. Read more

Driven by curiosity, Jessica Carlson and Katie Cudworth grew up making things and solving problems. Joining the mechanical engineering program at Boise State University was a natural next step, and they didn’t waste time seeking out their next big challenge. Read more

Young engineers from across the country are gearing up to innovate, compete, network, land that dream job, and, of course, have a whole lot of fun at the upcoming E-Fest East at Penn State. Read more

MIT Media Lab alum and TED Senior Fellow Ayah Bdeir is considered one of the leaders of the Maker Movement. Bdeir received her masters of science degree from MIT and undergraduate degrees in computer engineering and sociology from the American University of Beirut. Read more

As a new consortium of researchers, clinicians, and engineers from academia, industry, and government work toward a common goal of expanding the use of cell therapies, engineers are playing a critical role in developing proper manufacturing techniques and standards for mass production for this emerging industry. Read more