You’re almost done with the semester, and soon you’ll have time to go outside and enjoy the snow. Have you ever thought about the history of sleds? Sleds have a very long history, helping us to work and play. You may have spent your snow days gliding downhill on a plastic saucer or an innertubeContinue reading “Coast into Winter Fun”
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Gingerbread Engineering
Snow will soon be here and it’s time for wintertime traditions – which includes gingerbread creations! National Gingerbread House Day is December 12th. Early history of the recipe is hazy, and may range to as far back as Ancient Greece in 2400 BCE to France in 992 AD. Early on, gingerbread was used in religiousContinue reading “Gingerbread Engineering”
Happy Native American Heritage Month!
November is Native American Heritage Month, so let’s celebrate some Native American Engineers! Ely S. Parker (1828-1895) – Seneca, Civil and Military Engineer Born in 1828 on the Tonawanda Indian Reservation, Ely S. Parker lived up to his Seneca name of Do-ne-ho-ga-wa, which means “Open Door.” When doors were closed to him because of hisContinue reading “Happy Native American Heritage Month!”
Engineering Halloween
Happy Spooky Season! The weather is changing here on campus and it’s almost time for Halloween. You may wonder why the Engineering Library would care about a holiday that we celebrate by dressing up and eating candy. Remember – engineering is the science of applied EVERYTHING and that includes Halloween! Come on in and check outContinue reading “Engineering Halloween”
3D Printing at the Engineering Library
3D printing has gained popularity in the past decade, with printers becoming cheaper and more accessible to the consumer market. It has allowed users to take manufacturing into their own hands with several advantages over traditional manufacturing. Read all the way to the end to find out how you can learn the ins and outsContinue reading “3D Printing at the Engineering Library”
August 24 is National Waffle Day!
Happy National Waffle Day! Make sure to celebrate by enjoying a waffle or two. Waffles may seem like they are not connected in any way to engineering, but engineering is the science of applied anything. We celebrate on August 24th because it was on this day in 1869 that Cornelius Swarthout received the first U.S. patentContinue reading “August 24 is National Waffle Day!”
Learn & Create Workshops Announced!
2021 Spring Learn & Create Workshops All workshops are on Wednesdays at 3:30 pm over Zoom! Any of the hands-on workshops will have kits available for purchase through the Electronic Shop, so that you be able to do these projects right along with the instructor! Links for the kits will be in theContinue reading “Learn & Create Workshops Announced!”
Hidden Figures: Movie Screening with Commentary!
In recognition of Black History Month & International Day of Women and Girls in Science join us for Hidden Figures: Movie Screening with Commentary The Lichtenberger Engineering Library and the College of Engineering DEI Council are sponsoring a live-stream viewing of Hidden Figures, complete with live commentary by STEM faculty and members of theContinue reading “Hidden Figures: Movie Screening with Commentary!”
Sci-Fi Flix: Fact or Fiction?
SCI-FI FLIX! FACTS OR FICTION? Come Join Us And Discover the Truth! You are watching the latest Sci-Fi movie and something happens and you know that it is impossible. And you really want to talk about how impossible it is – right? Well, now you can! Join us for Sci-Fi Flix in November!! Sci-FiContinue reading “Sci-Fi Flix: Fact or Fiction?”
Fireworks!
It is already July, when we would normally be thinking of parades, fireworks, and picnics. Things will definitely be different this summer! Many communities are looking for creative and safe alternatives to the traditional fireworks gatherings. The fear is there will more backyard firework displays – leading to more accidents and injuries. Some placesContinue reading “Fireworks!”