Female Absences And Misconceptions In STEM

May 1, 2018

In the male-dominated STEM disciplines, the influence of women has largely gone unacknowledged. But the facts suggest that the lack of female participation may be influenced by lack of visibility.

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Slater Hanifan Group

Founded in 2003, Slater Hanifan Group, Inc. (SHG) is an employee-owned multi-disciplined firm that provides civil engineering services to both private and public sector clients across the southwest. With offices in Las Vegas and Phoenix, SHG has established an excellent reputation with local, state and federal entities, including counties, cities, flood control districts and other public agencies associated with reviewing and permitting developments.

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Robots at Your Service

Infographic | February 20, 2020

Service robots assist humans in performing tasks that are either too dirty, dull, dangerous, or distant, excluding industrial automation. These semi-autonomous or fully autonomous robots perform domestic tasks-such as vacuuming or lawn maintenance; they work in hospitals, fields, and warehouses; they inspect infrastructure and explore deep sea; they entertain humans and provide directions and engagement at various events. The number of service robots being sold is increasing explosively. Some 361,000 professional service robots were expected to be sold in 2019, up from 271,000 in the previous year.

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Trade Winds Single-Point Store for construction chemicals products

Infographic | April 2, 2020

Rapid developments in emerging countries and the use of innovative products and materials in construction activities have supported the growth of construction chemicals markets. Construction activities are driven by continuing industrialization and urbanization. Increasing construction expenditures in both new construction and improvement & repair projects will drive the demand for construction chemicals.

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How the STEM Crisis is Threatening the Future of Work

Infographic | 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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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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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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Architecture: Some Fascinating Facts and Figures

Infographic | December 14, 2019

Architecture is defined as both the process and the product of planning, designing and constructing buildings or any other structure. It is an art and a science. It is soaring the heights of imagination and it is the promise of shelter and security. It is a statement of position and purpose. And, most important of all, it literally surrounds you!

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Slater Hanifan Group

Founded in 2003, Slater Hanifan Group, Inc. (SHG) is an employee-owned multi-disciplined firm that provides civil engineering services to both private and public sector clients across the southwest. With offices in Las Vegas and Phoenix, SHG has established an excellent reputation with local, state and federal entities, including counties, cities, flood control districts and other public agencies associated with reviewing and permitting developments.

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