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US company Microchip is expanding its presence in Ireland and seeking to snap up engineering talent direct from Irish universities.

By Richard Wlezien, Ph.D. Dean of the College of Engineering and Computing at Missouri University of Science and Technology NASA has discovered water on the moon, a major step toward long-term exploration and colonization. The discovery was enabled by an engineering marvel – a highly modified 747 aircraft called SOFIA – that carries an infrared telescope that can see details on the moon yet cannot see through a solid window. The aircraft is fitted with a giant “garage door” that opens i...

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We and others have said it over and over again: In dealing with a pandemic, follow the science, not the politics. Likewise, in dealing with the gigantic $30 billion proposed Gateway plan for passenger rail under the Hudson, follow the engineering, not the politics. Which means listen to the engineers.

Updated / Monday, 15 Feb 2021 17:59 We need your consent to load this YouTube contentWe use YouTube to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review their details and accept them to load the content.Manage Preferences We are all spending a lot more time at home than usual these days, but have you ever really had a look around you and wondered how everything actually works. Science at Home is a series of videos from Midlands Scienc...

Nothing has stopped National Engineers Week since 1951 and organizers were determined to ensure COVID-19 didn’t stop it this year. “We pivoted really quickly,” Thea Sahr, director of communications and programs for DiscoverE, the organization that puts on Engineers Week, said. “We started in April and revamped a whole series of activities and created a section called At Home Engineering.” The idea behind Engineers Week is to reach out and inspire the next generation of ...

Where to keep kids busy during February vacation Yep, it’s still happening. Here’s where to fill your calendar. By Kara Baskin Globe Correspondent,Updated February 12, 2021, 8:00 a.m. Email to a Friend Looking for a winter walk? Try the newly illuminated Emerald Necklace. Although the concept of school vacation has somewhat lost its meaning during the pandemic — sort of like snow days, happiness, and relaxation — it does still exist. Schools throughout Massachusetts will tak...

Scott Rathfon of Century Engineering has been named Delaware Engineer of the Year by the National Society of Professional Engineers Scott Rathfon, P.E., who grew up in Georgetown and now lives in Lincoln, was recently named Delaware Engineer of the Year by the National Society of Professional Engineers. The nomination is in recognition of Engineers Week which is celebrated in February. Normally, Rathfon would have received the recognition at the Engineers Week banquet, but due to the ongoing pa...

Although all library buildings are closed in line with Level 5 restrictions, staff in Louth Library Service are busy working hard behind the scenes finding new ways to support the community. During the first lockdown last March, staff were seconded to the HSE Helpline in Ardee and then Louth County Councils own Community Call, explains Linda Larrigan, Senior Executive Librarian. After that we felt that the libraries needed to go back to business and the big challenge was getting doing everyt...

Dundalk library offering plenty of services during lockdown Reporter:  ); Although our buildings are closed in line with Level 5 restrictions, staff in Louth Library Service continue to work hard behind the scenes finding new ways to support the community. Their biggest and most impactful initiative has been the introduction of a new Housebound Service. This has been an enormous benefit to users with them receiving some very positive feedback. The library continues to operate this service for...