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- Mistakes Were Made
- Posted 3 weeks ago
5 Engineering Failures and Disasters You May Have Never Heard Of
1. Three Mile Island nuclear accident The Three Mile Island nuclear plant is located near Middletown, Pennsylvania. On March 28, 1979, the Unit 2 reactor partially melted down. Although the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island did not result in death, it remains one of the worst engineering failures in American history. Despite the substantial consequences of the accident, it could have been much worse.
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- The Future Looks Bright
- Posted 1 month ago
Best Jobs for Aerospace Engineering Graduates
If you have an aerospace engineering degree, you have a fascinating career waiting for you. You might be designing a new spacecraft, for example, or testing flight systems in fighter jets. This list goes through some of your career options as an aerospace engineering graduate. Salaries are accurate as of March 2021.
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- Planning Ahead
- Posted 1 month ago
Is Pharmaceutical Engineering a Good Career Choice?
What is pharmaceutical engineering? Pharmaceutical engineering involves the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, including their development and the processes needed to manufacture them. Pharmaceutical engineers are also concerned with analytical and quality control processes, as product efficacy, quality, and safety are vital in this industry.
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- Career Advice
- Posted 1 month ago
Best Jobs for Chemical Engineering Graduates
1. Mining Engineer Although many people think that mining engineering is only for geological engineers, there are actually plenty of opportunities for chemical engineers in the industry too. The expertise that chemical engineering graduates have is needed to manage and optimize processes, equipment, and product quality, such as when raw ore is broken into smaller pieces during the milling process.
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- Blog Post
- Posted 1 month ago
Why More Businesses Need to Consult Process Engineers
What is process engineering? Raw materials are turned into an end product through process engineering. Process engineering is also the design and optimisation of production or throughput processes so that waste is minimized and output is maximized. Process engineering isn’t only limited to production processes. Any process in any field can be optimized. Shipping packages, patient processing in an emergency room, and communication in a chain of command are all examples of non-production processes that can be optimized.
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- Life Choices
- Posted 2 months ago
So you Want to Work in Automotive Engineering?
Automotive engineering is one of today’s most exhilarating engineering industries. Want to design a car that will be driven in a Formula 1 race? Want to help develop the next electric vehicle? Then automotive engineering may well be the field for you!
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- Career Advice
- Posted 2 months ago
How to Secure an Engineering Internship
What is an engineering internship? An engineering internship is where an engineering student is temporarily placed with a company to gain real-world career experience. These internships can be paid or unpaid, and some offer college credit upon completion. They are a great way for you to try out different areas of engineering and to get your foot in the door with some companies you may want to work with after you graduate.
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- Weighing up Your Options
- Posted 2 months ago
Working at an Engineering Startup Versus an Established Engineering Company
When looking for an engineering job, you have two options. You can either work at an engineering startup, or an established engineering company. Each is different, and both have their benefits and drawbacks. No matter which of these you choose, you will gain valuable engineering experience by working there.
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- How Far We have Come
- Posted 2 months ago
The History of Electrical Engineering
Electrical engineers are saddled with a lot of responsibility in today’s world of rapidly advancing technologies.They are tasked with designing, developing, and testing electrical equipment and systems. From smartphones to supercomputers, electrical engineers are deeply involved in every step of the engineering process. But what is electrical engineering?
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- Efficiency Savings
- Posted 2 months ago
Machine Learning in the Oil and Gas Industry
Machine learning is the ability of an algorithm to learn from data and improve its accuracy over time. It is a concept that is on everyone’s minds in today’s technological, innovative world.
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- A Hidden Gem
- Posted 2 months ago
The Role of Engineers in the Pulp and Paper Industry
When it comes to engineering, the pulp and paper industry is not one that generally springs to mind. Engineers, however, play an essential role in this industry. Without engineers, the industry could not exist, and the world as we know it would change drastically. What is the pulp and paper industry? Companies in the pulp and paper industry manufacture pulp, paper, paperboard, and other paper products mainly using wood as a feedstock. Rags, flax, cotton linters, sugar cane residues, and used paper can also be used in the manufacturing process.
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- Career Advice
- Posted 2 months ago
Corrosion Engineering: a Fascinating, Little-Known Career Option
Technically speaking, corrosion is the gradual destruction of materials by a chemical or electrochemical reaction with their environment. Although it is commonly believed that corrosion is only associated with metals, they are not the only materials susceptible to it. Non-metallic materials, including plastics and glass, can also corrode.
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- Career Advice
- Posted 2 months ago
How to Successfully Navigate an Online Engineering Job Interview
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, many engineering companies have pivoted away from in-person job interviews in favour of online job interviews. This switch has put many engineers into unfamiliar territory. Gone are the days of sweaty handshakes, nervous fidgeting, and worrying about food stains on clothing. These woes have been replaced by noisy children and pets in the background of video calls, shaky Internet connections, and making sure that your microphone is on. Always have it on...
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- An Origin Story
- Posted 3 months ago
The History of Chemical Engineering
Chemical engineering is one of today’s broadest and most in-demand engineering disciplines. Chemical engineers work in a variety of industries, including energy, mining, chemical production, food production, and water treatment. Because of their diverse skillset and the industries in which they work, chemical engineers are highly sought-after.
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- The Pandemic Takes its Toll
- Posted 3 months ago
How Has the Coronavirus Made Entering Engineering More Difficult
2020 was an unprecedented year. The coronavirus pandemic has brought the world to its knees, changing life as we know it. It’s been particularly crippling for the world of engineering. A global economy in recession has forced many companies to rethink their operations. For new engineers, this organizational rethinking has led to fewer career opportunities.