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!”
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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!”
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 places –Continue reading “Fireworks!”
Designing Disney!
It’s (almost) summer and time to think of vacations. Do you love amusement parks? It may be a little more difficult to go to an amusement park this summer, but when you are waiting in line for the your chance at surviving the Rock N Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith, have you ever wondered howContinue reading “Designing Disney!”
SciFinder is being upgraded to SciFinder-n
Welcome to the new generation of Scifinder: SciFindern! It is also written as SciFinder-n. Registration is required before the first use. If you have already registered for SciFinder, your username and password will work for either one. Register for a SciFinder Account Also, the registration for academic IDs remains the same and users should use the existingContinue reading “SciFinder is being upgraded to SciFinder-n”
Need Fun Activities for Break?
It’s the holiday break. You’ve opened presents, eaten, napped, and now what? How about some fun DIY projects and crafts? Maybe start out with something from The Star Wars Craft Book. Want to start with a holiday-themed craft? How about a Hanukkah Droidel? The appendix comes complete with the Droidel pattern (it also has patternsContinue reading “Need Fun Activities for Break?”
Learn & Create Workshop – What’s Happening in the Library?!
What’s Happening in the Engineering Library Classes are just getting started – now is the perfect time to find out what is happening in the Lichtenberger Engineering Library! Kari Kozak, Head of the Lichtenberger Engineering Library, is leading the workshop, What’s Happening in the Engineering Library. Now is your chance to learn about the breadth ofContinue reading “Learn & Create Workshop – What’s Happening in the Library?!”
Summer Food Safety
It’s the good ‘ole summertime! The time when thoughts often turn to picnics and barbecues! Yup, it is that time of year – the time for summer cookouts and get-togethers. And, hopefully, no food-borne illnesses! Did you know the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 48 million people get sick from aContinue reading “Summer Food Safety”
New Exhibit Explores the Paranormal!
Guest Blogger: James M. Cox Things that go bump in the night, things that cannot be explained, creatures that seem to only exist in popular culture, and other unusual occurrences are all examples of the paranormal. Paranormal events are phenomena described in popular culture, folklore, and other non-scientific bodies of knowledge, whose existence within these contexts isContinue reading “New Exhibit Explores the Paranormal!”