Today we talked about aspects of environmental engineering. Reflect on class today, and find an article to review that is related in some way to environmental aspects of engineering.
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Post 11: Regional Energy Picture
Bob Deering's talk gave us some insight into the energy picture for Southeast Alaska. For this week's post, choose any topic related to energy to research. Actually, almost any system, project, or device has energy considerations - so it would hard to find anything not somewhat related to energy!
Coming in to the final stretch in the semester. Let me know if you want to set up an advising appointment.
Coming in to the final stretch in the semester. Let me know if you want to set up an advising appointment.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Post 10: Geothermal Energy
Today we listened to the recording of Gwen Holdmann (ACEP)'s talk about geothermal resources in Alaska, and how this resource may be used in Nome, Alaska. Here is a link to the website where the other talks in this series have been recorded: http://alaskarenewableenergy.org/about/events/reap-monthly-forums/
By Monday morning at 8:00, please post your thoughts on this talk and find an article related to geothermal energy to review.
Friday, March 14, 2014
Post 9: Learning from Disaster
In class this week, we watched a recording of former lieutenant Governor of Alaska and Chancellor of UAA, Fran Ulmer's, talk about her role on the Oil Spill Commission appointed by President Barack Obama to investigate the root cause of the Deepwater Horizon disaster in the Gulf of Mexico.
For this blog post, reflect on the disaster (or others throughout history), and find an article relating to what transpired after the spill and if/how things have changed. Post by Monday, March 24 at 8:00AM.
Have a great Spring Break!
For this blog post, reflect on the disaster (or others throughout history), and find an article relating to what transpired after the spill and if/how things have changed. Post by Monday, March 24 at 8:00AM.
Have a great Spring Break!
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Post 8: Construction of the New Dorms
A single project, such as the new dorm facility, include aspects that must be designed with a number of perspectives in mind. Today we saw how that engineers must consider sound migration, fireproofing, earthquake protection, energy systems, communications, weather, and construction considerations when choosing materials and specific designs.
The engineer we met with today, Nathan Leigh, put together and maintains a great blog with construction updates and engineering musings located here: http://www.uas.alaska.edu/facilities_services/fpc/const-update.html
For this week's blog post, I'd like you to discuss the field trip, read through Nathan's blog, and then find an article related to construction (this could manufacturing of devices) or any of the aspects we heard about today (sound engineering, fireproofing, radiant in-floor heating, etc.) to discuss.
The engineer we met with today, Nathan Leigh, put together and maintains a great blog with construction updates and engineering musings located here: http://www.uas.alaska.edu/facilities_services/fpc/const-update.html
For this week's blog post, I'd like you to discuss the field trip, read through Nathan's blog, and then find an article related to construction (this could manufacturing of devices) or any of the aspects we heard about today (sound engineering, fireproofing, radiant in-floor heating, etc.) to discuss.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Post 7: Seismic Design
Our speaker today gave a relatively technical talk about engineering design to protect structures from earthquakes. Engineers always have to take risk factors into account in their designs: flood potential, avalanches, wind loads, etc. The technical topics that Elmer discussed will all be part of the curriculum you will study as you move through the engineering degree: physics, calculus, unit conversions, strain and strain in materials, calculating factors of safety, etc.
Post your thoughts about today's talk, and find an article related to earthquake engineering to post and discuss. Please post by Monday morning at 8:00 AM (3/3/2014).
Post your thoughts about today's talk, and find an article related to earthquake engineering to post and discuss. Please post by Monday morning at 8:00 AM (3/3/2014).
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Post 6: Renewable Energy in Juneau and Beyond
Today's speaker, Alec Mesdag from AEL&P, is an energy specialist who has worked on various renewable energy projects from the design side to the consumer end, helping individual homeowners make better energy use decisions. Please reflect on today's talk, post a link to a related article, and comment on the article as well.
As always, post by Monday morning at 8:00 AM.
As always, post by Monday morning at 8:00 AM.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Post 5: Chemical Spills in West Virginia
Just a reminder that we will not have class today.
For our blog post this week, please read these articles about the recent chemical spills in West Virginia: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/18/west-virginia-water-smell_n_4623369.html
Engineers are often called on to design treatment systems, containment structures, and spill cleanup and site remediation. Many times, these systems are mandated by regulations, but more often than not engineers have to use their best professional judgement to protect public safety in the face of incomplete information. Post your thought and reflections on this issue by Monday, Feb 17 at 8:00AM.
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Post 4: Fisheries Engineering and "Unsolicited" Advice
One of my goals for this course is to expose you to the breadth of the field of engineering in terms of the type of work they do, and the variety of engineers themselves and their experiences. It's interesting to see how Bridget's life experiences really helped shape her skills (along with her education) and resulted in finding a job that is the right "fit" for her. I encourage you to think about what you are passionate about and enjoy, and how you can incorporate this into your future career.
By Monday, Feb 10 at 8:00 AM, please post:
1. Your thoughts on today's seminar
2. A link to an article related to or inspired by today's talk, and
3. A brief summary of the article, and what aspect interests you.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Post 3: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Once again, please post the following by Monday morning (2/2) at 8:00 AM:
1. Your thoughts on the discussion from class
2. A link to an article related to our class discussion
3. A brief summary/reflection on the article
1. Your thoughts on the discussion from class
2. A link to an article related to our class discussion
3. A brief summary/reflection on the article
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Post 2: Water Resources Engineering
I hope you all enjoyed the talk by Michael Knapp, PE, the Statewide Hydraulic engineer with the Alaska Department of Public Transportation. By Monday (1/27) at 8:00 AM, please post:
1. Your thoughts on the topic
2. A link to an article related to the topic (could be anything from bridges to water issues to erosion to climate change, etc.)
3. A brief summary/reflection on the article
You can post as a comment to this post as you all did last time, or you can create a new post (look in the upper right hand corner of the blog). The advantage to creating a new post is that you can edit your post (without having to delete and repost), include photos and format your text if you would like.
1. Your thoughts on the topic
2. A link to an article related to the topic (could be anything from bridges to water issues to erosion to climate change, etc.)
3. A brief summary/reflection on the article
You can post as a comment to this post as you all did last time, or you can create a new post (look in the upper right hand corner of the blog). The advantage to creating a new post is that you can edit your post (without having to delete and repost), include photos and format your text if you would like.
Monday, January 6, 2014
Post 1: Introduction
Welcome to ENGR 193: Engineering Seminar
This course is designed for students interested in engineering... whether you are already set on pursuing a degree in engineering, or if you just have an inkling that engineering might be for you. Or perhaps you want more information on what engineering is all about, and are interested in topics such as energy, infrastructure, technology, and sustainability.
The goal of the course is to explore the field through discussion, articles, and guest speakers. We are fortunate to have a number of practicing engineers who are willing to come into the classroom to share their experiences with you, the prospective engineer.
As part of the course, we will be using this blog to facilitate discussion about the speakers and the engineering topics they share with us.
To start, please post a comment with a bit of background about yourself, where you are from, and what interests or questions you have about engineering. Include a link to an article about engineering, with a brief summary of what you found interesting.
This course is designed for students interested in engineering... whether you are already set on pursuing a degree in engineering, or if you just have an inkling that engineering might be for you. Or perhaps you want more information on what engineering is all about, and are interested in topics such as energy, infrastructure, technology, and sustainability.
The goal of the course is to explore the field through discussion, articles, and guest speakers. We are fortunate to have a number of practicing engineers who are willing to come into the classroom to share their experiences with you, the prospective engineer.
As part of the course, we will be using this blog to facilitate discussion about the speakers and the engineering topics they share with us.
To start, please post a comment with a bit of background about yourself, where you are from, and what interests or questions you have about engineering. Include a link to an article about engineering, with a brief summary of what you found interesting.
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