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October 2005

Progressive Engineer is an online magazine and information source covering all disciplines of engineering in the continental U.S. The magazine features profiles of engineers and companies and stories on projects that detail the accomplishments of engineers from a human perspective in an easy-to-read style. It also has a job board and directories of engineering firms, engineering organizations, and engineering schools. Think of it as a one-stop shop for today's engineer. To receive monthly notices of our new issues, join our listserver by sending a blank email to Progressive-Engineer-subscribe@topica.com

Planes, Trains, and Bicycles

The BWI Trail around Baltimore-Washington International Airport links neighborhoods and multiple transportation modes

By Tom Gibson

Interface Engineering:
combines mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering disciplines with sustainability and green building

Rick Virgil:
Mechanical engineer manages construction projects to restore Florida's Everglades

By Gail Dutton

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

By Joe and Diane Devanney

20 Defenses of Offshoring and Why They Are Wrong

By Ian Fletcher