Back issues of Progressive Engineer online magazine with stories on engineers, engineering projects, and companies

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David Friedman: Mechanical engineer for the Union of Concerned Scientists promotes safer and more fuel-efficient automobiles

By Joe and Diane Devanney

Ryan Wotipka: Engineering student designs an award-winning wind turbine for an Indian school in Mexico

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Issues from 2003

Previous issues of Progressive Engineer online magazine featuring profiles of engineers and companies and stories on engineering projects that detail the accomplishments of engineers.

December 2003

FEATURE: Recovery from an Historic Event -- Avila Beach, California rebuilds after a massive cleanup resulting from underground pipelines leaking petroleum products for decades.
COMPANY PROFILE: EnLink Geoenergy Services transfers oil field techniques to geothermal heating and cooling
PROFILES
1 -	Steve Benson: Sheet metal press brake entrepreneur starts a taxi company to weather the economic downturn
2 -	Buckminster Fuller: Inventor of the geodesic dome was far more than a structural engineer
EDITORIAL: August's blackout in the Northeast and Midwest should bring an energy wakeup call. But will it?

November 2003

FEATURE: Recovery from an Historic Event -- Avila Beach, California rebuilds after a massive cleanup resulting from underground pipelines leaking petroleum products for decades.
COMPANY PROFILE: kW Engineering saves companies a bundle on energy costs
PROFILES
1 -	Buckminster Fuller: Inventor of the geodesic dome was far more than a structural engineer
2 -	Allen Peyser: Civil engineer developed and markets software for modeling wastewater systems
EDITORIAL: Are hydrogen-powered fuel cell cars the answer? Brock Yates says no. Amory Lovins says yes.

October 2003

FEATURE: Synergy in Materials -- As a clearinghouse for the advancement of composite materials, the National Composite Center in Dayton, Ohio creates new manufacturing techniques and products
COMPANY PROFILE: kW Engineering saves companies a bundle on energy costs
PROFILES
1 -	Allen Peyser: Civil engineer developed and markets software for modeling wastewater systems
2 -	Paul MacCready: Aviation pioneer pursues efficient flight
EDITORIAL: Are hydrogen-powered fuel cell cars the answer? Brock Yates says no. Amory Lovins says yes.

September 2003

FEATURE: Synergy in Materials -- As a clearinghouse for the advancement of composite materials, the National Composite Center in Dayton, Ohio creates new manufacturing techniques and products
COMPANY PROFILE: Celebrating its 25th year, R.A. Smith & Associates has prospered by applying fundamental values
PROFILES
1 -	Paul MacCready: Aviation pioneer pursues efficient flight
2 -	Charles Rolling: Aeronautical engineer transferred his skills to the chemical and gas industry and now uses them in volunteer work and philanthropy
EDITORIAL: Let's be more open-minded and far-sighted about solving infrastructure problems

August 2003

FEATURE: Bridge of Curves -- Engineers and architects worked together to make the James D. Pfluger Bridge for pedestrians and bicyclists in Austin, Texas a centerpiece for the city.
COMPANY PROFILE: Celebrating its 25th year, R.A. Smith & Associates has prospered by applying fundamental values
PROFILES
1 -	Charles Rolling: Aeronautical engineer transferred his skills to the chemical and gas industry and now uses them in volunteer work and philanthropy
2 -	John Lilly: Electrical engineer thinks pneumatic muscles can help MS sufferers
EDITORIAL: Let's be more open-minded and far-sighted about solving infrastructure problems

July 2003

FEATURE: Bridge of Curves -- Engineers and architects worked together to make the James D. Pfluger Bridge for pedestrians and bicyclists in Austin, Texas a centerpiece for the city.
COMPANY PROFILE: Engineers at Delta Airport Consultants love to fly
PROFILES
1 -	John Lilly: Electrical engineer thinks pneumatic muscles can help MS sufferers
2 -	Bud Peterson: Mechanical engineer serves as provost and pioneers micro heat pipes
EDITORIAL: Boston's Big Dig project brings big value compared to its costs

June 2003

FEATURE: Reliable Power Goes Hybrid -- Northern Power Systems combines conventional and renewable energy in systems that generate high quality electric power
COMPANY PROFILE: Engineers at Delta Airport Consultants love to fly
PROFILES
1 -	Bud Peterson: Mechanical engineer serves as provost and pioneers micro heat pipes
2 -	Mario Loiderman: His brother pays homage to this civil engineer and wetlands expert
EDITORIAL: Boston's Big Dig project brings big value compared to its costs

May 2003

FEATURE: Reliable Power Goes Hybrid -- Northern Power Systems combines conventional and renewable energy in systems that generate high quality electric power
COMPANY PROFILE: Scientists and engineers at Invent Resources invent on demand
PROFILES
1 -	Mario Loiderman: His brother pays homage to this civil engineer and wetlands expert
2 -	Sigi Koko: Designer and consultant strives for sustainable architecture
EDITORIAL: Boston's Big Dig project brings big value compared to its costs

April 2003

FEATURE: Giving Back in a Big Way -- After taking Inductotherm to the top, Henry Rowan donated millions to create a novel experience-based engineering school at Rowan University
COMPANY PROFILE: Scientists and engineers at Invent Resources invent on demand
PROFILES
1 -	Sigi Koko: Designer and consultant strives for sustainable architecture
2 -	Randall Pinkett: Electrical engineer brings computer technology to lower-income households
EDITORIAL: Let investigators use root cause analysis to solve the Columbia space shuttle disaster

March 2003

FEATURE: Giving Back in a Big Way -- After taking Inductotherm to the top, Henry Rowan donated millions to create a novel experience-based engineering school at Rowan University
COMPANY PROFILE: Family-owned Hornor Brothers Engineers celebrates its 100th birthday.
PROFILES
1 -	Randall Pinkett: Electrical engineer brings computer technology to lower-income households
2 -	Michael Praul: Civil engineer spreads the word about high-performance concrete to improve bridges
EDITORIAL: Let investigators use root cause analysis to solve the Columbia space shuttle disaster

February 2003

FEATURE: Take the Subway to the Game -- Washington, DC's MCI Center required complex foundation design to integrate it with a subway system
COMPANY PROFILE: Family-owned Hornor Brothers Engineers celebrates its 100th birthday.
PROFILES
1 -	Randall Pinkett: Electrical engineer brings computer technology to lower-income households
2 -	Michael Praul: Civil engineer spreads the word about high-performance concrete to improve bridges
3 -	Jerome Schultz: Biomedical engineer develops a glucose sensor for diabetics
EDITORIAL: Gas-to-liquid fuel plants can wean us from Middle East oil and spur the economy

January 2003

FEATURE: Take the Subway to the Game -- Washington, DC's MCI Center required complex foundation design to integrate it with a subway system
COMPANY PROFILE: Professional engineers at Criterium Engineers perform inspections on homes and other buildings
PROFILES
1 -	Jerome Schultz: Biomedical engineer develops a glucose sensor for diabetics
2 -	David Fischetti: Structural engineer saves lighthouses, covered bridges, and other historic structures
3 -	Tim Anderson: Inventor puts other people's trash to innovative uses
EDITORIAL: Gas-to-liquid fuel plants can wean us from Middle East oil and spur the economy

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