There’s nothing better than a funny meme to brighten up a dull day. Well, only if they make you LOL heartily. So, especially for you, we’ve got our engineering meme game on and compiled 10 of the best. If you’re at home kick back and enjoy some well-earned laughs. Or, if you’re in work or uni – get on with that design/as-built/research/assignment you lazy so-and-so! Hate memes? Well, maybe you will find comfort from our list of 10 things all Engineers hate.

Mechanical engineers use the principles of physics and mathematics to design, analyse, and maintain various mechanical systems. In Canada, mechanical engineering students usually go through four years of university education before joining the workforce. After graduation, they have the chance to try a variety of roles within their profession such as design engineer, researcher, and consultant.

We all know that engineers are far too busy working on the latest projects and getting to grips with ever-changing technology to actually sit down and watch the idiot-box. Well, perhaps that’s not strictly true – we all need a break sometimes. And who doesn’t like to kick back now and again with the remote control in one hand and a light (or not-so-light) beverage in the other? So, without further ado let’s take a look at some top TV shows that engineers will love (in no particular order).

An epidemic In recent years, a crisis has enveloped university campuses across the world. Compared to any other generation of college students in history, current students experience more mental health issues than ever before. Some reports suggest that 35% of freshers in American universities experience anxiety disorders. Since the 1950s, rates of suicides on American campuses have tripled, and it’s now the second most common cause of death among students. Nearly 10% of students have considered suicide in the previous twelve months – a terrifying, appalling statistic.

As with any other profession, there are certain stereotypes and myths inherent to the engineering field. Most people perceive engineers in an entirely one-dimensional way, associating certain personality traits (or lack thereof) with them, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. There are quite a few misconceptions on what engineers are or are not, but let’s look at the 10 Most Common Myths About Engineers. 

Engineers are only human and they occasionally need to pass some time, too. Luckily, with the advancement of software and gaming technologies, there are plenty of options available to meet the needs of engineers with different tastes. These games on the list range from building games to collaboration and management games. Today’s game developers have created entire worlds on the computer screen. With a simple click, players can jump into these imaginary worlds for many hours of gaming fun.

Since the discovery of the immense benefits of nuclear radiation and energy, the technology has grown into a major component of various industries. These industries include: electricity generation, medicine and defence. This has invariably led to a high demand for nuclear engineers. These engineers are required to research, invent and maintain systems and equipment that harness the benefits of nuclear engineering as well as curb its dangers. Hence, there are hundreds of companies who require the services of nuclear engineers.

Engineers are known for pushing the boundaries of scientific invention and exploration, and leading humanity down the road towards great achievements. However, every now and then, they prove they're only human like the rest of us, making serious blunders.

The App Store is a wonderful place, full of things that can make your procrastination easier, more efficient, more fun. From Candy Crush to Fruit Ninja to Ballz, there are millions of ways to not get done what it was you wanted to do, whether that's working, studying, or spending time with your family.

By definition, engineers invent, design, analyse and build machines, structures and systems using engineering principles. They do this within the confines of what current manufacturing technology allows, considering limitations imposed by current material properties, practicality, statutory requirements, safety and cost.

When deciding on a career path it is very difficult to know whether or not that industry will continue growing, become over saturated or even become completely redundant. It is clear that the trend is towards information technology and automation and this is set to remain the case for the foreseeable future. Traditional fields such as civil and petroleum engineering are still high in demand, but the fastest growing fields are those in the IT sphere. This article aims to list some of the engineering jobs that are most in-demand and show the greatest salary potential for 2019 and beyond.

Ok, so the time has come to write your engineering PhD motivation letter. The cursor is blinking on the blank page. Your mind races. What do I write? How do I start? How do I phrase it? It can be a challenge, especially for us engineers who may not enjoy the written word as much as other academics do. But competition for some PhD places can be fierce, especially at good universities. Getting the motivation letter right is one of the most important parts of your application, so don't leave it until the last minute.

Modern times sure are interesting. The human race overall stands at its peak of technological advancement, seemingly making ever more futuristic inventions more accessible for every one of us. Engineering and overall technology have made sure that our basic –and not so basic–needs are not even in our top concerns, and we can confidently take them as a given.

Whether it’s Christmas or an upcoming birthday, gifts are a fantastic way to show another person you care. If you’re lucky enough to have an engineer as your nearest and dearest, or perhaps work with one, then you’ll want to make sure you find a gift that someone with such a curious and logical mindset will really appreciate. Any ideas? Fear not. Even though not all engineers specialize in the same field or have the same hobbies, these 10 cool gifts will make (almost) every engineer as happy as a kid on Christmas morning.

You may think engineering is the stuff of hard fact and exact calculations but here’s a small peek into an alternate reality of engineering. From sci-fi fantasy to action heroes, engineers have been well represented in books and on screen. Ok, so they’re not always flattering depictions – think uber-nerds in some cases… So, counting down from 5, here are the top fictional characters that have inspired us, amazed us, and at times, left us in bewildered awe.

It’s no secret that we live in a world that is greatly shaped by wonderful thinking minds. These intellects have given way to some of the most incredible inventions and innovations humanity has devised.  Although there have been many engineering heroes throughout history, it is undeniable that nowadays we get to live in the times of some outstanding innovators.