Author : James Trevelyan
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 591 pages
File Size : 14,1 MB
Release : 2014-09-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1315742284
This book sets out the principles of engineering practice, knowledge that has come to light through more than a decade of research by the author and his students studying engineers at work. Until now, this knowledge has been almost entirely unwritten, passed on invisibly from one generation of engineers to the next, what engineers refer to asexpe
Author : Evan Thomas
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 13,47 MB
Release : 2020-07-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 3030502635
The Global Engineers: Building a Safe and Equitable World Together, is inspired by the opportunities for engineers to contribute to global prosperity. This book presents a vision for Global Engineering, and identifies that engineers should be concerned with the unequal and unjust distribution of access to basic services, such as water, sanitation, energy, food, transportation, and shelter. As engineers, we should place an emphasis on identifying the drivers, determinants, and solutions to increasing equitable access to reliable services. Global Engineering envisions a world where everyone has safe water, sanitation, energy, food, shelter, and infrastructure, and can live in health, dignity, and prosperity. This book seeks to examine the role and ultimately the impact of engineers in global development. Engineers are solutions-oriented people. We enjoy the opportunity to identify a product or need, and design appropriate technical solutions. However, the structural and historical barriers to global prosperity requires that Engineers focus more broadly on improving the tools and practice of poverty reduction and that we include health, economics, policy, and governance as relevant expertise with which we are conversant. Engineers must become activists and advocates, rejecting ahistorical technocratic approaches that suggest poverty can be solved without justice or equity. Engineers must leverage our professional skills and capacity to generate evidence and positive impact toward rectifying inequalities and improving lives. Half of this book is dedicated to profiles of engineers and other technical professionals who have dedicated their careers to searching for solutions to global development challenges. These stories introduce the reader to the diverse opportunities and challenges in Global Engineering.
Author : Gary Downey
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 17,92 MB
Release : 2022-05-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 303102124X
Global engineering offers the seductive image of engineers figuring out how to optimize work through collaboration and mobility. Its biggest challenge to engineers, however, is more fundamental and difficult: to better understand what they know and value qua engineers and why. This volume reports an experimental effort to help sixteen engineering educators produce ""personal geographies"" describing what led them to make risky career commitments to international and global engineering education. The contents of their diverse trajectories stand out in extending far beyond the narrower image of producing globally-competent engineers. Their personal geographies repeatedly highlight experiences of incongruence beyond home countries that provoked them to see themselves and understand their knowledge differently. The experiences were sufficiently profound to motivate them to design educational experiences that could challenge engineering students in similar ways. For nine engineers, gaining new international knowledge challenged assumptions that engineering work and life are limited to purely technical practices, compelling explicit attention to broader value commitments. For five non-engineers and two hybrids, gaining new international knowledge fueled ambitions to help engineering students better recognize and critically examine the broader value commitments in their work. A background chapter examines the historical emergence of international engineering education in the United States, and an epilogue explores what it might take to integrate practices of critical self-analysis more systematically in the education and training of engineers. Two appendices and two online supplements describe the unique research process that generated these personal geographies, especially the workshop at the U.S. National Academy of Engineering in which authors were prohibited from participating in discussions of their manuscripts. Table of Contents: The Border Crossers: Personal Geographies of International and Global Engineering Educators (Gary Lee Downey) / From Diplomacy and Development to Competitiveness and Globalization: Historical Perspectives on the Internationalization of Engineering Education (Brent Jesiek and Kacey Beddoes) / Crossing Borders: My Journey at WPI (Rick Vaz) / Education of Global Engineers and Global Citizens (E. Dan Hirleman) / In Search of Something More: My Path Towards International Service-Learning in Engineering Education (Margaret F. Pinnell) / International Engineering Education: The Transition from Engineering Faculty Member to True Believer (D. Joseph Mook) / Finding and Educating Self and Others Across Multiple Domains: Crossing Cultures, Disciplines, Research Modalities, and Scales (Anu Ramaswami) / If You Don't Go, You Don't Know (Linda D. Phillips) / A Lifetime of Touches of an Elusive ""Virtual Elephant"": Global Engineering Education (Lester A. Gerhardt) / Developing Global Awareness in a College of Engineering (Alan Parkinson) / The Right Thing to Do: Graduate Education and Research in a Global and Human Context (James R. Mihelcic) / Author Biographies
Author : Bill Williams
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 45,6 MB
Release : 2013-09-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1315879360
This volume aims to provide the reader with a broad cross-section of empirical research being carried out into engineers at work. The chapters provide pointers to other relevant studies over recent decades an important aspect, we believe, because this area has only recently begun to coalesce as a field of study and up to now relevant empirical re
Author : W. Patrick Mccray
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 45,49 MB
Release : 2020-10-20
Category : Art
ISBN : 0262359502
The creative collaborations of engineers, artists, scientists, and curators over the past fifty years. Artwork as opposed to experiment? Engineer versus artist? We often see two different cultural realms separated by impervious walls. But some fifty years ago, the borders between technology and art began to be breached. In this book, W. Patrick McCray shows how in this era, artists eagerly collaborated with engineers and scientists to explore new technologies and create visually and sonically compelling multimedia works. This art emerged from corporate laboratories, artists' studios, publishing houses, art galleries, and university campuses. Many of the biggest stars of the art world--Robert Rauschenberg, Yvonne Rainer, Andy Warhol, Carolee Schneemann, and John Cage--participated, but the technologists who contributed essential expertise and aesthetic input often went unrecognized.
Author : Clint Steele
Publisher : Evolve Global Publishing
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 29,51 MB
Release : 2024-04-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 064862319X
In the ever-evolving landscape of engineering, the need for a global perspective is more crucial than ever. "The Global Engineer" by Clint Steele, a distinguished engineer and educator, is a groundbreaking book that aims to bridge this gap. This book is not just a guide; it is a transformational journey for engineers who aspire to excel on the international stage. International Engineering Acumen: Clint Steele delves deep into the essence of engineering, emphasizing the importance of understanding diverse cultural and technical nuances. This book is an essential guide for engineers seeking to develop a global mindset. Practical Wisdom: Drawing from his rich experience and extensive research, Steele offers practical insights into how engineers can adapt and thrive in different cultural and professional environments. This includes real-world examples and case studies that bring theory to life. Career Development: Whether you're a seasoned professional or a student, this book equips you with the tools to expand your engineering skills beyond borders. It's an invaluable resource for career advancement and personal growth in the global engineering arena. Comprehensive Coverage: From foundational concepts to advanced strategies, "The Global Engineer" covers a wide range of topics. It's meticulously structured to cater to both beginners and experienced engineers. Target Audience: "The Global Engineer" is ideal for engineers, engineering students, and professionals in related fields who are keen on expanding their skill set for international projects and collaborations. It's also a must-read for engineering educators and trainers seeking to impart a global perspective to their students. Why Read This Book? In today's interconnected world, engineering challenges often transcend national borders. Steele's book is a beacon for those navigating this complexity. It's not just about technical prowess; it's about understanding and leveraging the interplay of culture, communication, and collaboration in engineering. Transform your engineering career and embrace the challenges of global engineering with "The Global Engineer." This book is your passport to becoming an engineer of international ability, equipped to handle the dynamic demands of the modern world. About The Author Clint Steele's path to becoming a renowned engineer and author is marked by early uncertainty and a transformative journey. Initially unsure of his career direction, Steele's interest in engineering was sparked by a hot-rod magazine at age 14, leading him to pursue an engineering degree. His university experience, enriched by industry-based roles, deepened his understanding of engineering design and the diverse skills required in the field. Steele's career took a significant turn with a professional stint in China, where he encountered the complexities of engineering across different cultures. This experience profoundly influenced his perspective, highlighting the impact of cultural backgrounds on engineering practices. Transitioning into academia, Steele focused on researching the development of engineering wisdom, particularly how personal and cultural backgrounds shape engineering abilities. His insights, drawn from both practical experiences and academic research, culminated in the writing of "The Global Engineer." The book reflects Steele's unique blend of international exposure and academic inquiry, emphasizing the importance of a global perspective in engineering.
Author : Henry Petroski
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 15,12 MB
Release : 2011-03-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 0307473503
From the acclaimed author of The Pencil and To Engineer Is Human, The Essential Engineer is an eye-opening exploration of the ways in which science and engineering must work together to address our world’s most pressing issues, from dealing with climate change and the prevention of natural disasters to the development of efficient automobiles and the search for renewable energy sources. While the scientist may identify problems, it falls to the engineer to solve them. It is the inherent practicality of engineering, which takes into account structural, economic, environmental, and other factors that science often does not consider, that makes engineering vital to answering our most urgent concerns. Henry Petroski takes us inside the research, development, and debates surrounding the most critical challenges of our time, exploring the feasibility of biofuels, the progress of battery-operated cars, and the question of nuclear power. He gives us an in-depth investigation of the various options for renewable energy—among them solar, wind, tidal, and ethanol—explaining the benefits and risks of each. Will windmills soon populate our landscape the way they did in previous centuries? Will synthetic trees, said to be more efficient at absorbing harmful carbon dioxide than real trees, soon dot our prairies? Will we construct a “sunshade” in outer space to protect ourselves from dangerous rays? In many cases, the technology already exists. What’s needed is not so much invention as engineering. Just as the great achievements of centuries past—the steamship, the airplane, the moon landing—once seemed beyond reach, the solutions to the twenty-first century’s problems await only a similar coordination of science and engineering. Eloquently reasoned and written, The Essential Engineer identifies and illuminates these problems—and, above all, sets out a course for putting ideas into action.
Author : National Academy of Engineering
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 21,15 MB
Release : 2004-05-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 030913336X
To enhance the nation's economic productivity and improve the quality of life worldwide, engineering education in the United States must anticipate and adapt to the dramatic changes of engineering practice. The Engineer of 2020 urges the engineering profession to recognize what engineers can build for the future through a wide range of leadership roles in industry, government, and academia-not just through technical jobs. Engineering schools should attract the best and brightest students and be open to new teaching and training approaches. With the appropriate education and training, the engineer of the future will be called upon to become a leader not only in business but also in nonprofit and government sectors. The book finds that the next several decades will offer more opportunities for engineers, with exciting possibilities expected from nanotechnology, information technology, and bioengineering. Other engineering applications, such as transgenic food, technologies that affect personal privacy, and nuclear technologies, raise complex social and ethical challenges. Future engineers must be prepared to help the public consider and resolve these dilemmas along with challenges that will arise from new global competition, requiring thoughtful and concerted action if engineering in the United States is to retain its vibrancy and strength.
Author : Anthony Fasano
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 17,17 MB
Release : 2015-01-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1118659643
Focusing on basic skills and tips for career enhancement, Engineer Your Own Success is a guide to improving efficiency and performance in any engineering field. It imparts valuable organization tips, communication advice, networking tactics, and practical assistance for preparing for the PE exam—every necessary skill for success. Authored by a highly renowned career coach, this book is a battle plan for climbing the rungs of any engineering ladder.
Author : Guru Madhavan
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 18,64 MB
Release : 2015-08-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0393248003
“Engineers are titans of real-world problem-solving. . . . In this riveting study of how they think, [Guru Madhavan] puts behind-the-scenes geniuses . . . center stage.”—Nature In this engaging account of innovative triumphs, Guru Madhavan examines the ways in which engineers throughout history created world-changing tools, from ATMs and ZIP codes to the digital camera and the disposable diaper. Equal parts personal, practical, and profound, Applied Minds charts a path to a future where we borrow strategies from engineering to find inspired solutions to our most pressing challenges.
