Author Archives: Darlene Kaskie
It’s Not Easy Being Green
WHAT IS BUILDING GREEN? The terms building green and green building practice typically refer to a method of designing and constructing buildings that increase the efficiency with which buildings normally […]
How to Search Patents
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The Library Has New Tools to Borrow
The Lichtenberger Engineering Library announces an addition of 24 new items to the Tool Library. The tools are made available through the donations by the Engineering Electronic Shop and the Engineering Computer Services. Various screwdrivers, […]
Engineering the Bicycle
Iowa is known for many things: the butter cow, John Wayne, ethanol, and the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI). On July 20th, 8,500 riders will mount their two-wheeled pedal […]
Clocks and stocks and socks…oh, my! Gifts for the engineer
Are grandparents, aunts & uncles and friends stumped as to what to purchase for your graduation gift? Let an engineering librarian research and suggest a few ideas including wall-frame patent art, […]
How Sweet It Is: Basketball Engineering
Engineering and basketball go together as we begin the Sweet 16 games in the NCAA tournament, but just how has engineering affected the game? History In 1891, at Springfield College, Massachusetts, […]
Pi Day : Pie, Trivia & Fun … Oh, My!
Join the Lichtenberger Engineering Library and the People in Engineering LLC for an exciting afternoon of free pie and Pi(e) trivia. The fun begins at 1:59 pm on 3.14 in […]