We have a brand new exhibit honoring Thomas Edison’s 169th Birthday! Thomas Alva Edison was born February 11, 1847 and died October 18, 1931 at the age of 84. Even though his primary school teacher, Rev. G.B. Engle, believed him to be “addled,” Edison went on to be awarded 1,093 U.S. Patents. When his foreignContinue reading “New Exhibit on Thomas Edison!”
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New Resource! Jane’s All the World’s Aircraft Online!
We have just added an exciting new resource to our collection!! With over 100 years of history, IHS Jane’s is the most trusted and respected public source of defense and security information in the world! And we now have five of the Jane’s Online Products! Jane’s All the World’s Aircraft: Development & Production Jane’s AllContinue reading “New Resource! Jane’s All the World’s Aircraft Online!”
The Weather Outside is Frightful….
It’s here…..are you ready? We’ve already had to scrape the frost from our car windows and shovel our driveways and sidewalks… And meteorological winter is upon us. If you can look past the cold and the shoveling and scraping, snow and frost can really be quite beautiful. Really. “Under the microscope, I found that snowflakesContinue reading “The Weather Outside is Frightful….”
What is Thanksgiving Without Cranberries!?
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Opening a bag of cranberries can take you right back to Thanksgiving with your loved ones and that traditional cranberry dish. But have you ever wondered about how cranberries became associated with holidays? Wondered how they are grown? Or thought about their health benefits? The simple cranberry is one of the few fruits that isContinue reading “What is Thanksgiving Without Cranberries!?”
DIY for the Weekend: Dancing Dolphins, Talking Puppets, and an Electric You
Have you ever wanted to know how ‘electric’ or ‘resistive’ you really are? Have a wall of dancing dolphins or a talking puppet? Whatever electronics project you’d like to try – we’ve got the resources you need! Making Everyday Electronics Work: a Do-It-Yourself Guide will help you learn the basics of electricity, about everyday electronics,Continue reading “DIY for the Weekend: Dancing Dolphins, Talking Puppets, and an Electric You”
DIY for the Weekend: Light Up Your Halloween Costume!
Okay, so Halloween is tomorrow and you still don’t have any really good ideas for a costume… Want a costume that lights up? LED eyelashes? Or maybe a mask that will control your music wirelessly? We have the resources to help you turn your bright idea into the perfect costume. You are a Super Hero and need to contactContinue reading “DIY for the Weekend: Light Up Your Halloween Costume!”
Explore Our Library! Social Media!
Ever wonder about keeping up with everything we have going on her in the Engineering Library? It is easy – just follow us on social media!! Follow us on Facebook and find out about special don’t-want-to-miss events – like Pi Day! On a weekly basis we “Spotlight” resources we have – you may discover lotsContinue reading “Explore Our Library! Social Media!”
DIY for the Weekend: Build Your Own BB-8!
Long ago in a galaxy far, far away…. Halloween is nearly here, The Force Awakens® is in the not too distant future – who doesn’t want a BB-8 to help celebrate? If you’d like to make your own, working BB-8®, Make: Technology On Your Time has all the info you need! Author Christian Poulsen, said “As I watched itContinue reading “DIY for the Weekend: Build Your Own BB-8!”
How Many Moles in a Mole?
It is National Mole Day! Sorry cute (?), burrowing creature, it isn’t your day. National Mole Day is celebrated by chemists and chemistry students on October 23rd. The mole is honored between 6:02 a.m. and 6:02 p.m. This makes the date 6:02 10/23, And where did that number come from and why does it deserve it’s own day?Continue reading “How Many Moles in a Mole?”
Explore Our Library: Media:Scape!
Working on a group project? Finding it difficult to find a space to collaborate? Need a space where it is easy to share your ideas and information from your laptop? We have just the space you need! We have 2 group study pods – and pod 1 is equipped with media:scape! Media:scape is designed for easy collaboration – your groupContinue reading “Explore Our Library: Media:Scape!”