The Magazine for Professional Engineers
September 2009
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75 Years of Professionalism
In May 1934, renowned bridge engineer David Steinman called together four engineering organizations to discuss ...
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Software companies are making sure that their newest tools are getting in the hands of future users. As a result, engineering students are learning all about top-of-the line software, from building information modeling to computation programs to 3D CAD. It may be difficult for faculty to keep up with all the upgrades, but students are graduating with skills that will help them in today's job market. >>
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