If you go browsing through our shelves you might see something you’re not expecting – a VHS case! No, we did not start bringing videotapes into our collection, you’ve just found one of our physical e-books. We’ve chosen a few of our most popular e-books to have physical representation on the shelves. This way, whenContinue reading “E-Books on the Shelves!”
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Kicking off Creative Kick-Start!
Last weekend we kicked off football season, but now let’s kick off Creative Kick-Start! Creative Kick-Start is a program created by the Engineering Library and Engineering Technology Center that gives all engineering students a shot at some funding to bring their ideas to life. This year we will be awarding $750 to up to 10Continue reading “Kicking off Creative Kick-Start!”
Find your textbooks on Course Reserve!
You’ve made it through your second week of classes – congrats! Did you know that you can check out most of your course textbooks here at the Engineering Library? There’s no need to carry your textbook across campus if you need to work through a few problems during a break in the Seamans Center. YouContinue reading “Find your textbooks on Course Reserve!”
2021-2022 Year in Review
We’re so excited to see our students back on campus next week, but wanted to take a little time to look back at what we’ve accomplished this year. We even summed it up into a fancy infographic! If you want a closer look, you can click here for a download. Thank you for a greatContinue reading “2021-2022 Year in Review”
Find a study space
Get your study skills ready for the new school year! The Engineering Library has several study spaces available to fit your study style. Group Study Even when you’re in the library you don’t always have to be silent. If you have a group project or if you have more success studying with a group, weContinue reading “Find a study space”
Happy Casual Pi Day!
We love and celebrate Pi Day here at the Engineering Library on or around the traditional day of March 14th (3/14), but did you know that there another Pi Day? Pi can be expressed with the fraction 22/7, so if you’re partial to pastry, you can celebrate Pi Day on July 22nd. You can alsoContinue reading “Happy Casual Pi Day!”
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”
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”
Rube Goldberg – man and machine
Rube Goldberg was born Reuben Garret Lucius Goldberg in 1883 in San Francisco. He started drawing through tracing illustrations at four years old. Encouraged by his father, Goldberg attended U.C. Berkeley, graduating in 1904 with a degree in Engineering. His first job was with the City of San Francisco, creating maps of sewers and waterContinue reading “Rube Goldberg – man and machine”
Study in the Stacks
We’re coming to the end of the semester, which means that you might be looking for a new place to study. We have several options here for you! Need to get that group project done? Come on in! You may be surprised to know that you don’t need to be silent in the library. ComeContinue reading “Study in the Stacks”