Probability theory

Probability theory – the branch of mathematics concerned with analysis of random phenomena. As a mathematical foundation for statistics, probability … More

process industries

Process Industries – design of systems and machines for heating, cooling or treating industrial fluids and gases, including the efficient … More

polymers

What are polymers? – Polymers are everywhere. Just look around. Your plastic water bottle. The silicone rubber tips on your … More

plastic

Plastic is a single word, but plastic isn’t just one thing. Think about how different a food wrapper is from … More

Pont du Gard

Pnt du Gard – Great pictures, but these don’t provide any sense of scale. In the aeiral image, look at … More

prepare to be employed

Times are changing. If there ever was a time when engineers were all nerdy guys in white shirts with pocket … More

plasma cutter

Plasma – one of the four fundamental states of matter (the others being solid, liquid, and gas). Heating a gas … More

New Horizons

NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft – On July 14, 2015 tiny, far-flung Pluto is about to have a visitor — at … More

plywood

wood wings Bellanca Cruisair – The wing was a relatively high-aspect ratio, all-wood unit that utilized a special Bellanca airfoil. … More

AlkaSeltzer rockets

rocket animation Alkaseltzer Rockets – Learn about NASA’s work, Aerospace Engineering, and Newton’s Second law while making and launching rockets … More

Pinewood Derby® car

One of the most important annual events for Cub Scouts everywhere is the Pinewood Derby®. Each participant starts with the … More

pipes, liquid, flow

Flow Pipe Design Challenge statement Questions correspond to the steps in the [/Engineering%20Design%20Process Engineering Design Process]. Ask (What? Ask questions, … More