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While many students are drawn to studying engineering because of it’s use of math and science to solve real-world problems, many students undoubtedly are also attracted to the potential payoff. Because of the demand for technically proficient engineers, students graduating … Continue reading →

Although hardly seen anymore, chemistry sets used to be a very popular toy for young, aspiring scientists. They were once so popular some manufacturers claimed that there was a chemistry set in every child’s household. The beauty of these early … Continue reading →

This past Tuesday, I attended the Schreyer Honors College’s “Shaping the Future Summit” to hear a talk by Dr. Peter Diamandis. Dr. Diamandis has led a fascinating life starting with graduating from Harvard Medical School, founding several space related companies, … Continue reading →

    As the sixth most abundant element, carbon forms much of the universe around us. It has an exceptional ability to chemically bond with other elements to form unique structures such as large organic chains or diamonds. Recently, research … Continue reading →

With fossil fuel costs rising and increasing efforts to reduce pollution, automakers and politicians are looking for alternatives to power our nation’s vehicles. This Wall Street Journal Article details current efforts by several companies that are trying to develop this … Continue reading →