We’ve been feeling inspired by the new images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope so we’ve put together a list of books about exploring outer space that are available for check out here at the Engineering Library. If you’re looking to learn the very basics or brush up on your knowledge, check out Space ExplorationContinue reading “Explore the Universe at the Engineering Library!”
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Happy Birthday Nikola Tesla!
Electrical engineer and genius, Nikola Tesla was born in Smiljan, Austrian Empire (now Croatia) on July 9th or 10th, 1856, making this weekend his 166th birthday! He showed an interest in engineering from a very young age. Some inspiration probably came from his mother Duka, who was known for fashioning her own tools for use aroundContinue reading “Happy Birthday Nikola Tesla!”
Fireworks and Intellectual Property
It’s almost time for 4th of July! Time for hot dogs, sprinklers, and of course, fireworks. The first fireworks were invented in China during the Song dynasty (960-1279) where firework makers were respected for their skill in creating beautiful displays. The fireworks you will see this weekend are much the same s they were duringContinue reading “Fireworks and Intellectual Property”
Happy International Women in Engineering Day!
Let’s celebrate International Women in Engineering Day! 47% of the American workforce is made up of women, but only 14% of engineers and only 20% off engineering students are women. In fact, while the number of female engineering students has increased, 40% of female graduates leave or never find a job in the field. AccordingContinue reading “Happy International Women in Engineering Day!”
Flip Flop Day!
We’ve had a very hot week, so it’s fitting that it is National Flip Flop Day! Celebrated the third Friday in June, National Flip Flop Day was created by the restaurant Tropical Smoothie Cafe as a fundraiser for Camp Sunshine, a summer camp for children with life-threatening illnesses. Flip flops became popular in America afterContinue reading “Flip Flop Day!”
Happy World Bicycle Day!
It’s World Bicycle Day! In 1818 the Laufmaschine (“running machine” or draisine was invented by Karl von Drais de Sauerbrun. He was inspired to create this contraption because of a shortage of horses. The Laufmaschine was designed with no pedals, propelled solely by the running rider. It also had no turning or braking mechanisms, meaningContinue reading “Happy World Bicycle Day!”
How do I…. find a book?
Walking into the Engineering Library, you may not see what you’re expecting. In fact you may ask, where are all of the books? It may surprise you to learn that we have over 45,000 books in the library ready for you to check out. Here’s how you find them: When you enter the library, youContinue reading “How do I…. find a book?”
Patents Everywhere – Levi Strauss and Blue Jeans
When you talk to your engineering librarians, you may think that we talk about Patents and Standards too often, but patents are all around you, including in your jeans! Born 1829 in Bavaria, Germany, Levi Strauss immigrated to the United States when he was sixteen when he immigrated to New York to escape religious discriminationContinue reading “Patents Everywhere – Levi Strauss and Blue Jeans”
Graduate Profile: Alex Asare
In the spotlight this week is our other graduate: Alex Asare. Alex is graduating with a degree in computer science with a minor in mathematics. His future plans include a position as a software engineer, but will settle for world domination if the opportunity presents itself. A fun fact about Alex is that he madeContinue reading “Graduate Profile: Alex Asare”
Graduate Profile: Kelsey Lyons
Over the next two weeks we’ll be highlighting some of our graduating senior student workers. This week: Kelsey Lyons. Kelsey is graduating with a degree in biomedical engineering, with a minor in Spanish. An Iowa native, she started here at the library in summer 2020. In the fall, she will enter the M.D. Program atContinue reading “Graduate Profile: Kelsey Lyons”