The Handy Engineering Answer Book
The authors answer about 1,000 questions about engineering in relation to key people, the history of the field, engineering tools, and facts related to electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, civil and architectural, industrial, bioengineering and biomedical, computer and software, aerospace, chemical, and interdisciplinary engineering.
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This latest “Handy Answer Book” … provides essential facts about engineering in a convenient question-and-answer format. … This well-organized, comprehensive reference book may inspire readers to explore engineering as a career. Recommended for anyone who wishes to learn more or to brush up on their knowledge about engineering.
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… a resource on the fundamental facts about engineering for both engineers and non-engineers alike, whether readers are exploring engineering for the first time, already have a strong background, or fall anywhere in between. …
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Engineering impacts every aspect of our lives. Bridges, buildings, buses, electrical grids, computers, televisions, refrigerators, vacuum cleaners, and virtually any everyday household item needs to be engineered to function properly. Fundamentally, engineering is about identifying a need and developing solutions that meet that need. Throughout history, engineering ideas and innovative feats have provided solutions to many challenges faced by civilizations. From the Great Wall of China to NASA's space program, The Handy Engineering Answer Book covers the history of the field, details the lives of key figures, introduces the tools engineers use to solve problems, and provides fun facts and answers to more than a thousand important and interesting questions, such as …
With more than 140 photos and graphics, this fascinating tome is richly illustrated. Its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness. Whether using science and math or building prototypes for testing or the development of various subdisciplines, The Handy Engineering Answer Book looks at how fundamental engineering is to modern life and society!
About DeLean Tolbert Smith, Ph.D.
DeLean Tolbert Smith, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering department at the University of Michigan–Dearborn. She earned her Ph.D. in engineering education from Purdue University, and her research led to a National Science Foundation CAREER award. She is a Detroit native and resides there with her husband.
Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
About Aishwary Pawar
Aishwary Pawar is a doctoral candidate in industrial & systems engineering at the University of Michigan–Dearborn. His research is focused on investigating the factors that influence undergraduate enrollment, retention, graduation, and dropout. For his Ph.D., he plans to incorporate human-centered design and data analytics to promote student success in undergraduate engineering programs and to support higher education professionals in recognizing minoritized students' diverse needs. A graduate student instructor at the University of Michigan–Dearborn, he teaches lab sessions in engineering and engineering design and resides in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
Hometown: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
About Nicole P Pitterson, Ph.D.
Nicole P. Pitterson, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. She has a Ph.D. in engineering education from Purdue University. She researches how curriculum design, testing, and teaching can boost students’ understanding. She currently resides in Christiansburg, Virginia.
Hometown: Christiansburg, Virginia
About Debra-Ann C Butler, Ph.D.
Debra-Ann C. Butler, Ph.D., received her bachelor of arts from the University of Miami and her Ph.D. in educational policy, planning, and leadership with a focus on higher education from William and Mary. Dr. Butler's career span over 20 years in higher education working in student services, academic affairs, and program administration. She currently resides in Michigan with her husband and two beautiful daughters.
Hometown: Canton, Michigan
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