Debating Science and Engineering on the Campaign TrailJul 20 2012 It would be hard to imagine the world without the advancements in science and technology that have shaped our lives. We rely on energy solutions to power our homes, vaccinations to keep us healthy and disease-free, and the broad spectrum of engineering to solve problems and advance our society. Over the past few months ASCE… Six Smart Ways Civil Engineers Can Advocate for the Next Generation Science StandardsJun 18 2012 Good news! K-12 engineering education may soon be coming to schools near you! This is certainly true if your state is one of 26 states leading the way to adopt the Next Generation Science Standards currently under development by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, National Research Council of the National Academies of… Disconnect Between Science and Congress – IllustratedSep 29 2011 Once again, we find an illustration of just how far apart the science and political worlds are – this time an actual illustration! An editorial cartoon in The Hill, a Capitol Hill newspaper dedicated to reporting on Congress. However, I caution anyone who wants to pursue this line of thinking too far. Einstein’s famous quote… Navigating the STEM JungleJul 15 2011 When trying to make sense of national education policy for the improvement of education to prepare kids for careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, I am reminded of the phase, “It’s a jungle out there!” The sheer volume of information can be overwhelming, and agreement on the best approach to prepare America’s… Are you smart?Dec 15 2010 For some engineers, there was an ah-ha moment that launched their career path. During a session on outreach at the ASCE 2010 Conference, Guy Voss of the Las Vegas Section told of his engineering epiphany. “Are you smart?” was the question asked of me as I stood in the Midwestern rain holding a shovel in… The Great DebateJul 05 2010 Like many Americans, I spent the 4th of July barbequing with friends. Many of them are co-workers of mine of about the same age. Eventually the conversation turned toward current events. While many people might shy away from potentially divisive issues around the office, I really enjoy a good argument. Our conversation centered on the… Sea Salt Mining in the CamargueOct 22 2009 Since July, I’ve been living in the South of France, exploring the local culture, geography and historic marvels. In the next few blogs, I’ll try to share some of the interesting engineering-related stories that I’ve uncovered. You can read about more of my ongoing adventures at http://mistralwriter.blogspot.com Les Salins de Camargue It’s said that the… |
