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The Shortage of STEM Workers: Where Have All The Engineers Gone?

The Shortage of STEM Workers: Where Have All The Engineers Gone?

STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) fields are a particular hot spot for young adults entering the workforce. Engineering positions in the civil, electrical, and industrial sectors are particularly booming. With the economy slowly on the rise and jobs opening up in multiple engineering industries one would assume that young adults entering college would be focused on these areas. The numbers clearly tell a different story. The…

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NanoSHIELD Coating: The Future of Manufacturing

NanoSHIELD Coating: The Future of Manufacturing

According to a recent issue of Scientific American, several next generation manufacturing tools & materials are expected to hit the market in the coming years. One of them is an extreme-duty alloy that is resistant to breakage even against incredibly dense materials and can possibly save millions over the course of a project. Intrigued? You might want to keep your eye out for NanoSHIELD coating. NanoSHIELD coating – abbreviated from Nano…

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Are You Ready for the Living Building Challenge?

Are You Ready for the Living Building Challenge?

From 2011 to 2012, the volume of LEED certified federal building projects increased by more than 50 percent. Worldwide, more than 50,000 commercial & institution buildings have been certified as LEED compliant. Environmental stewardship has steadily grown in popularity since the LEED program began in 1993 and has become essential to the repertoire of any forward thinking engineer looking to advance. As of April 22, 2013, the bar has…

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Job Search Stress: How to Overcome the Mental Hurdles of Finding a Job

Job Search Stress: How to Overcome the Mental Hurdles of Finding a Job

Finding a job can often lead to stress, depression, and any other number of unwanted barriers along the road.  These mental hurdles may present a formidable obstacle every now and then, but there are ways to hurdle them as you race towards success. You don’t know where to start Like with any project, finding where to start can often be the hardest part, and without anyone to guide you it can be quite daunting to sit down and work out the…

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Jobs Report: Good News For Engineers

Jobs Report: Good News For Engineers

With the recession far in the past and engineering jobs on the rise, employers in various industries are seeking skilled workers to fill the rising demand of engineering jobs that have opened up over the past few years. These 2012 job numbers have revealed good news for jobs seekers, who remain in demand and won’t have to struggle through arduous competition over a limited amount of positions. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics,…

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Cloud Computing is Transforming the Manufacturing Industry

Cloud Computing is Transforming the Manufacturing Industry

Information Technology and Manufacturing may seem like two completely different worlds, but occasionally the stars align to create a symbiotic relationship between the two.  With the revolution of cloud computing consuming much of the limelight in the IT world, it was only a matter of time before cloud-based applications were integrated within existing manufacturing and distribution company software. As reported by Louis Columbus of Business 2…

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