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Bill Nye the Science Guy is one of the world’s most recognizable mechanical engineers. Planetary Society’s CEO and science educator discusses the need to popularize science and engineering, ways to improve STEM diversity, and shares his fears and aspirations. Read more

A good board game requires good mechanics. Eight board game designing engineers explain which problem-solving skills they bring from engineering to gaming. Read more

During a 36-hour hackathon, a pair of Johns Hopkins University students designed YOLObike, a device to keep bicyclists safe from traffic behind them. Read more

Though the job market is improving, the youngest generation in the American workforce faces challenges unique to it. Knowing how and when to apply for a job is just as important as to find an opening. Read more

Student competitions aren't just fun and games. They can be serious business. Read more

Recent tech grads are no longer limited to living and working in Silicon Valley but can choose from a number of up-and-coming tech hubs across the United States. One of these cities, Roboburgh—as Pittsburgh is now nicknamed—is leading the country in cutting-edge robotics development. Read more