WFEO e-News World Federation of Engineering Organizations Newsletter N° 37 WFEO Editorial GRAND CHALLENGES FOR ENGINEERING IN THE 21ST CENTURY The U.S. National Academy of Engineering (NAE) in Washington announced on February 2008 the grand challenges for engineering in the 21st century. A diverse committee of experts from around the world‚ convened at the request of the U.S. National Science Foundation‚ revealed 14 challenges that‚ if met‚ would improve how we live. "Tremendous advances
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popular as people are becoming more aware of the effects of buildings on the environment. However‚ to build a net-zero home‚ in-depth design considerations to minimize “the energy requirements for space heating‚ cooling and water heating” are required (2). This will result in the least amount of artificial lighting‚ heating‚ and air conditioning to be used to achieve human comfort level (2). Designing for Building Orientation The best building orientation for making efficient use of solar energy is
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INTRODUCTION Griffith School of Engineering has various researchers‚ academic and non-academic‚ working on several projects to improve the technology using innovative ideas. One such project currently being undertaken by senior technical officer‚ Domagoj Leskarac‚ is development of an electric motorcycle. The project team‚ Griffith Electric Motorcycle (GEM) team‚ is based on the Nathan campus of Griffith University. This project was a part of my final year Industry Affiliates Program (IAP) thesis
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Fascinating subjects like fluid Mechanics‚ Hydraulics‚ Engineering management‚ Automobile engineering‚ Total Quality Management‚ Process planning and cost estimation‚ Marketing management‚ Advanced IC engines‚ CAD/CAM Modeling and Engineering graphics Drawing which compelled me to seek extended knowledge outside the realm of my syllabus. Attending of various mechanical workshops held in our college
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Careers in Engineering 2011 Principles of Engineering 2/4/2011 Table of Contents Page 3- College Courses Page 4-High School Requirements Page 5-Nature Of Engineering Page 12-Training and Advancement Page 15-Employment Page 16-Job Outlook Page 22-Works Cited Page ------------------------------------------------- High School Requirements ------------------------------------------------- Field Description ------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------
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like me to take the driving seat of my destiny. During my undergraduate studies‚ every course helped me explore the wide spectra of mechanical engineering. Among the array of courses‚ Machine Drawing‚ Thermodynamics‚ Manufacturing‚ Fluid Mechanics‚ C Programming and Engineering Mathematics were the ones which brought out the true essence of mechanical engineering in me. I was able to study innovative and exciting concepts like using multiple
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me the idea to choose Mechanical Engineering-Robotics as my specialization. The unrelenting fascination for automobiles took roots ever since the day I got to visit an International automobile exposition. This instantly had me hooked to the design and
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TERM PAPER CONSTRUCTION CLAIM MANAGEMENT (CE545) (INTERIM REPORT) Submitted By Mentor Zuhairuddin Dr. Rizwan Ul Haque Farooqui Table of Content Title Page 1 Table of Contents 2 INTRODUCTION Scope 3 Objective 3 Methodology 3 Expected Results 3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Nature of Research 4 Research Methodology 4 Research Instrument 4 Population of the Study 4 The
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Reference Taken From: (1) http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Construction_Superintendent%2C_Commercial/Salary (2) http://study.com/articles/Commercial_Construction_Superintendent_Job_Description_and_Requirements.html Construction Superintendent Commercial A commercial construction superintendent is responsible for managing the daily construction activities in the commercial arena‚ which includes carrying out construction and renovation for retail outlets‚ food service establishments‚ and other
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December 9‚ 2010 Genetic Engineering Science has been a key factor in discovering new ways to improve the quality of life. Genetic engineering‚ also known as genetic modification‚ has been a scientific breakthrough in discovering ways to genetically modify organisms as well as the creation of genetically modified foods. In this world‚ there are many countries that are struggling with ever-pervasive dry spells and old and novel pests. In this world‚ there are many peoples that are born with
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