Issues from 2001 and Previous

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December 2001

FEATURE: If You Build It, They Will Ride -- Cannondale's innovative aluminum frames and manufacturing techniques
PROFILES
1 -	David Law: Pioneering rehabilitation engineer
2 -	John Zaniewski: The science of asphalt pavement
3 -	Heather Fennessey: Environmental engineer helps small businesses
EDITORIAL: Engineers Should Get a Sense of Humor
EMPLOYMENT PROFILES: GZA GeoEnvironmental Technologies; HRP Associates
SHOPTALK
CAREER & BUSINESS TOPICS: Using student project teams

November 2001

FEATURE: If You Build It, They Will Ride -- Cannondale's innovative aluminum frames and manufacturing techniques
PROFILES
1 -	Heather Fennessey: Environmental engineer helps small businesses
2 -	Andrew Pazmany: Radar expert captures images of tornadoes
3 -	Michael Cowell: Stabilizing soil with a novel geotechnical design
EDITORIAL: Engineers Should Get a Sense of Humor
EMPLOYMENT PROFILES: GZA GeoEnvironmental Technologies; HRP Associates
SHOPTALK
CAREER & BUSINESS TOPICS: Why a Small Engineering Firm Is Better than a Big One

October 2001

FEATURE: Treating Wastewater the Ecological Way
PROFILES
1 -	Andrew Pazmany: Radar expert captures images of tornadoes
2 -	Michael Cowell: Stabilizing soil with a novel geotechnical design
3 -	Raymond Murray: Nuclear engineer worked on major projects
EDITORIAL: Should States License Software Engineers?
EMPLOYMENT PROFILES: Virginia Geotechnical Services; Hayes, Seay, Mattern & Mattern
SHOPTALK
CAREER & BUSINESS TOPICS: Why a Small Engineering Firm Is Better than a Big One

September 2001

FEATURE: Treating Wastewater the Ecological Way
PROFILES
1 -	Raymond Murray: Nuclear engineer worked on major projects
2 -	Mike Clar: Lowering the impact of development on water resources
3 -	John Hancock: Structural engineer leaves a mark on the skyline
EDITORIAL: Should States License Software Engineers?
EMPLOYMENT PROFILES: Virginia Geotechnical Services; Hayes, Seay, Mattern & Mattern
SHOPTALK
ON THE ROAD: NC's Reed Gold Mine -- Site of the first discovery of gold in the U.S.

August 2001

FEATURE: Venturing into New Energy -- Mechanical Technology, Inc. develops fuel cells for powering homes and electronics
PROFILES
1 -	Mike Clar: Lowering the impact of development on water resources
2 -	John Hancock: Structural engineer leaves a mark on the skyline
3 -	Dick Poeth: Steam engine buff can build anything
EDITORIAL: Solar Energy Has Potential, But It's Not Feasible Yet
EMPLOYMENT PROFILES: Wiley & Wilson; URS Corporation; CABE Associates
SHOPTALK
ON THE ROAD: NC's Reed Gold Mine -- Site of the first discovery of gold in the U.S.

July 2001

FEATURE: Venturing into New Energy -- Mechanical Technology, Inc. develops fuel cells for powering homes and electronics
PROFILES
1 -	Dick Poeth: Steam engine buff can build anything
2 -	Margaret Kubilins: A new take on transportation engineering
3 -	Richard Peppin: Noise and vibration specialist doubles as a business owner
EDITORIAL: Solar Energy Has Potential, But It's Not Feasible Yet
EMPLOYMENT PROFILES: Wiley & Wilson; URS Corporation; CABE Associates
SHOPTALK
ON THE ROAD: Philadelphia's Franklin Institute Science Museum

June 2001

FEATURE: Making Maps the New Way -- Geographic Data Technology computerizes geography for multitudes of applications
PROFILES
1 -	Margaret Kubilins: A new take on transportation engineering
2 -	Richard Peppin: Noise and vibration specialist doubles as a business owner
3 -	Faruq Ahmed: Pioneered solar energy
EDITORIAL: Electric Vehicles Aren't the Answer
EMPLOYMENT PROFILES: Campbell & Paris; ProSearch; Lennon, Smith, Souleret
SHOPTALK
ON THE ROAD: Philadelphia's Franklin Institute Science Museum

May 2001

FEATURE: Making Maps the New Way -- Geographic Data Technology computerizes geography for multitudes of applications
PROFILES
1 -	Faruq Ahmed: Pioneered solar energy
2 -	Deborah Chung: Inventor of smart concrete
3 -	O. Winston Link: Photographer of the last days of steam locomotion
EDITORIAL: Electric Vehicles Aren't the Answer
EMPLOYMENT PROFILES: Campbell & Paris; ProSearch; Lennon, Smith, Souleret
SHOPTALK
ON THE ROAD: MD's Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal

March/April 2001 -- Special Focus: Transportation and Aeronautical Engineering

FEATURES
1 -	Out in the Cold: New Hampshire's Cold Regions Research and Engineering Lab solves a wide variety of transportation problems
2 -	All Aboard the Silver Streak: Amtrak ushers in high-speed train travel with its Acela Express
PROFILES
1 -	Deborah Chung: Inventor of smart concrete
2 -	O. Winston Link: Photographer of the last days of steam locomotion
3 -	Bruce Underwood: Launches rockets and other space projects
SHOPTALK
CAREER AND BUSINESS TOPICS: Trends in engineering consulting
ON THE ROAD: MD's Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal

January/February 2001 -- Special Focus: Construction and Structural Engineering

FEATURES
1 -	Seeking an Ideal Environment: The Chesapeake Bay Foundation's new Philip Merrill Environmental Center showcases ecological construction
2 -	Stadium with an Attitude: High-tech fatures abound at Charlotte's Ericsson Stadium football complex
PROFILES
1 -	Pat Miley Rehberg: Dual passions for engineering and skiing
2 -	T. Taylor Eighmy: Recycling construction materials
3 -	Bernard Berson: Forensic civil engineer
SHOPTALK
CAREER AND BUSINESS TOPICS: Teaching technology offers fulfillment
ON THE ROAD: Winston-Salem's Old Salem village reenacts a way of life

November/December 2000 -- Special Focus: Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering

FEATURES
1 -	A Warm and Fuzzy Feeling: Malden Mills rebounds from a fire to build a fleece manufadcturing plant that produces innovative performance fabrics
2 -	Helping the Chips Fall Just Right: The new Microelectronics Center at Virginia Commonwealth University trains engineers in microchip manufacturing
PROFILES
1 -	Sanford Redmond: Inventory of the butter pat machine and other food manufacturing systems
2 -	Thurman Exum: Lover for the automobile takes him from drag racing to college teaching
3 -	Nicholas Des Champs: Parlays his heat exchanger designs into a niche HVAC business
SHOPTALK
CAREER AND BUSINESS TOPICS: Patents proliferate in the Information Age
ON THE ROAD: Stroll across the Delaware River on John Roebling's aqueduct

September/October 2000 -- Special Focus: Water and Environmental Engineering

FEATURES
1 -	Digging Up Dirt: An onsite trenching process makes treating contaminated soil easier
2 -	Water in the Holler: Spring Hollow Reservoir demonstrates the cutting edge of water supplies
PROFILES
1 -	William McDonough: Ecological architect redesigns processes and products
2 -	Thomas Walski: Doctor of water system modeling
3 -	Peter Goodwin: Implements new septic tank technology to save a town
SHOPTALK
CAREER AND BUSINESS TOPICS: Parlay a physics background into an engineering career
ON THE ROAD: Opulence at NC's Chinqua-Penn Plantation

July/August 2000 -- Special Focus: Chemical and Energy Engineering

FEATURES
1 -	There's Gas in Them Thar Hills: Landfill operators realize many benefits by recovering landfill gas for energy
2 -	A Shift to the Future: Two CEOs trained as mechanical engineers take Rohm & Haas high-tech
PROFILES
1 -	Tim Laughlin: Petroleum engineer assists marketers
2 -	Denyse DuBrucq: Putting out oil fires in Kuwait
3 -	Ted Willke: Breathes new life into a research institute
SHOPTALK
CAREER AND BUSINESS TOPICS: Security -- Unfinished engineering business
ON THE ROAD: Many Treasures of the Baltimore Museum of Industry

Spring 2000 -- Special Focus: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

FEATURES
1 -	The Eyes Have It: Eyegaze computer system allows disabled people to communicate
2 -	Let the Sun Shine: Solar equipment manufacturer enjoys a worldwide niche
PROFILES
1 -	Laura Bottomley: Making life easier for female engineers
2 -	Mark Hanson: Builds electric cars and solar energy systems as a hobby
3 -	Kevin Smith: Volunteering more than his share
SHOPTALK
CAREER AND BUSINESS TOPICS: Looking for an MBA degree to go with your engineering degree?
ON THE ROAD: VA's Smith Mountain Lake and pumped-storage hydroelectric plant

January/February 2000 -- Special Focus: Transportation

FEATURES
1 -	All Aboard the Mitchell Transit System: Bruce Mitchell's family aims to bring his novel mass transit design to life
2 -	A Faster Way to Go: Precast concrete bridges play a big role in solving infrastructure problems
PROFILES
1 -	Sam Bonasso: Setting an agenda for transportation in West Virginia
2 -	Stan Lanford: Bridge repair specialist spreads his prosperity
3 -	Mike Natoli: Biomedical engineer goes to great depths
SHOPTALK
CAREER AND BUSINESS TOPICS: Department of Transportation Work Means Opportunities for Engineers
ON THE ROAD: Flying High at PA's American Helicopter Museum

November/December 1999 -- Special Focus: Construction and Structural Engineering

FEATURES
1 -	Braced for the Storm: New beach erosion and flood control measures take shape at Virginia Beach
2 -	Safely Breaking New Ground: North Carolina State University's Construction Automation and Robotics Lab improves construction safety
PROFILES
1 -	Linda Hatcher: Construction project manager with family priorities
2 -	Gary Oelsner: Describes Washington architecture from a bicycle seat
3 -	Richard McCalley: Develops a new kind of tornado shelter
SHOPTALK
CAREER AND BUSINESS TOPICS: The School Construction Boom -- What's in It for Engineers?
ON THE ROAD: Science and Technology Beckon at Charlotte's Discovery Place

September/October 1999 -- Special Focus: Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing

FEATURES
1 -	Mapping the Universe: The gigantic Green Bank Telescope nears completion, much to the delight of radio astronomers
2 -	To Russia with Housing: A structural foam panel manufacturer sells its energy-efficient building products worldwide
PROFILES
1 -	Robert Gagnon: Fire protection engineering as a lifestyle
2 -	Andrew McKnight: Environmental engineer becomes a successful musician
3 -	John Mayhew: Inventor manufacturers valve actuators
SHOPTALK
CAREER AND BUSINESS TOPICS: Joining professional associations gives you a competitive advantage
ON THE ROAD: Learn about simple machines as the Hagley Museum in Wilmington, DE

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