3.141592653589793238462643383279502884197169399375105820974944592307816406286…. March 14th is Pi Day!!! Beginning geometry students might remember finding the area of a circle – pi x radius squared…. But, what is Pi (π) and why does it rate its very own day? Pi is one of the most famous and mysterious of numbers. Defined as the ratio of the circumferenceContinue reading “It’s Pi Day!!”
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It’s a Pi(π) Day Celebration!!!
3.141592653589793238462643383279502884197169399375105820974944592307816406286…. We’ll be celebrating Pi Day on March 9th – before spring break!!! We’ll be celebrating in the Engineering Library and will begin to serve apple pie bites at 3:14 (when else?!) until 5:00 p.m. – or while supplies last! We will also have coffee and lemonade – did I mention the pie bites, coffee, andContinue reading “It’s a Pi(π) Day Celebration!!!”
DIY: Light Up The Night At Your Formal!
Spring is right around the corner – those spring dances and formals aren’t far behind! Are you looking for the perfect, unique, attention-getting outfit? How about a DIY project? Want your dress or suit to sparkle and light up the party? Make: Wearable Electronics will help you learn how to incorporate LED lights in your clothes.Continue reading “DIY: Light Up The Night At Your Formal!”
DIY Your Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day is already upon us! Have you planned ahead? Do you know what you are going to do? How about creating something that is uniquely yours? Your Valentine doesn’t have to be a significant other – could be a roommate, parent, child, project partner…. No matter who you choose to be your Valentine –Continue reading “DIY Your Valentine’s Day!”
January 29th is National Puzzle Day!!
Are you addicted to Sudoku? Rubik’s Cube© ? Logic puzzles? Well, you are in luck, because — Sunday, January 29th, 2017 is National Puzzle Day!! Nothing is a difficult as it seems Nothing is as easy as it looks Puzzles always have one, several, or no solutions (Gianni A. Sarcone in the introduction to Impossible Folding PuzzlesContinue reading “January 29th is National Puzzle Day!!”
New Exhibit Showcases Green Engineering!
Check Out Our New Exhibit!! The University of Iowa is committed to sustainability and becoming a green campus. You can read about the various goals in 2020 Vision – The University of Iowa’s Sustainability Targets. And check out the progress report! Our latest exhibit showcases some of the many resources available in our library and also highlightsContinue reading “New Exhibit Showcases Green Engineering!”
Hey! Engineering Undergrads – We Need Your Help!!
Come and take part in our Usability Study!! The Engineering Library is looking for engineering undergraduate students with little or no prior experience doing article searching using the Compendex database! You will help us learn more about preferences for video tutorials versus Guide-on-the-Side tutorials! It only requires one 30-minute visit during which time you’llContinue reading “Hey! Engineering Undergrads – We Need Your Help!!”
Happy 130th Birthday to the Statue of Liberty!!
Happy 130th Birthday, Lady Liberty!! “Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!” cries she With silent lips. “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door! from Emma Lazarus’ sonnetContinue reading “Happy 130th Birthday to the Statue of Liberty!!”
Want Those Special Effects for Your Halloween Party?
Happy Halloween: Vol. 6 Want to make that Halloween party extra scary? We have the resources to help you do just that with some DIY special effects! How about a hologram of a ghoul? We have Holography Projects for the Evil Genius. It is a DIY resource which includes step-by-step instructions, helpful illustrations, a list of required,Continue reading “Want Those Special Effects for Your Halloween Party?”
DIY Costumes That Will Light Up The Night!
Happy Halloween: Vol. 5 Been thinking about that perfect Halloween costume? Sure, you could go to a store or online and order something, but what fun would that be? You want something special – uniquely yours, right? We’re here to help you make your very own Halloween costume and light up the night! Not sureContinue reading “DIY Costumes That Will Light Up The Night!”