How the STEM Crisis is Threatening the Future of Work

January 6, 2020

As the world’s leading economy, the U.S. is under pressure to produce the best minds to solve the greatest challenges facing mankind. The problem is, the United States is falling behind in some of the most important areas of education to help solve the problems of today and tomorrow. The crisis in STEM fields - which cover science, technology, engineering and mathematics - is threatening the growing workforce and in turn, the country’s position in the global economy.

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The 6 Advantages of Reverse Engineering

Infographic | March 20, 2020

Reverse engineering is an efficient way for the engineers to disintegrate a finished and working model of a physical structure to develop an enhanced version. The infographic concerns itself with the advantages of the process of reverse engineering and the benefits that engineers levy from it. It talks about reconstructing an outdated product and creating a new version of the same. An engineer can discover any vulnerabilities with the product and eradicate them with enhancements. It is quite an inspiring process for the organisations providing reverse engineering services.

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Where Do America’s Mechanical Engineers Work?

Infographic | February 6, 2020

Mechanical engineers are found in dozens of industries, and the technical divisions of ASME span from aerospace to tribology. However, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the arm of the U.S. government tasked with tracking employment, found that of the 303,440 mechanical engineers at work in the United States in May 2018 the date of its most recent estimate of industry-specific occupational employment and wages, 148,890 work in the manufacturing sector. That’s 49 percent of all mechanical engineers.

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Infographic | February 20, 2020

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How Virtual Reality is Shaping the Construction Industry?

Infographic | February 5, 2020

The construction industry is constantly evolving and experts are continuing to research new tools and ways to optimize the process. People had been using plain paper, pen, and verbal planning in the initial days. With time the new technology introduced CAD software and Building Information Model BIM to the 3D design model.

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How Well Does an Engineering Major Pay?

Infographic | February 27, 2020

The engineering profession has always been a stable one. Society will always need engineers. Engineering is also still one of the most profitable professions and offers a quick return on your educational investment. Some of the highest paying salaries straight out of college are in engineering or STEM-related fields. Research numbers from the past few years highlight how an engineering degree can propel a young person’s future career.

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Infographic | January 9, 2020

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