Empire State Plaza is a marvel of civil engineering that sits at the center of Albany, NY. The plaza was built between 1959 and 1976 and was the brainchild of Nelson Rockefeller, the Governor of New York at the time. Albany was originally settled by the Dutch, and Rockefeller was charged with giving a tour …
The World’s Five Most Expensive Engineering Projects
From the ancient construction of the Great Pyramids of Giza to the modern innovations of the International Space Station, the international community has witnessed many brilliant achievements in the field of engineering. However, these projects are extremely costly because of the technology involved, and the high quality of production. While the monetary cost of building …
Geoengineering to the Earth’s Rescue
Global warming has long been a controversial topic, but recent studies have shown that the earth’s temperature is indeed increasing, which has dire implications about the future of our planet. The causes of global warming have not been pinpointed, but many believe that mankind’s increased fossil fuel and tree consumption has had a significant impact …
A Day in the Life of an Engineer
Jennifer Turner is an engineer for a sporting goods company. It’s her job to research new materials, improve the design of existing products, and to engineer the most efficient methods possible for manufacturing her creations. “There’s this old saying,” Jennifer says. ” ‘Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your …