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Practical insights for the engineering crowd
Adam, Brian, Carmen, and Jeff discuss the importance of accurately estimating time and budget as a practicing engineer. Brian frequently mak...
We catch up with Sam Feller (who previously joined us in Episode 70), discussing his interests, projects, and latest entrepreneurial venture...
In an episode that was recorded in early October, Adam, Carmen, and Jeff reflect on their summer activities, and on plans for the remaining...
Adam, Brian, Carmen, and Jeff consider the boundaries of one’s own competence in this episode of The Engineering Commons. Competencies seem...
In this episode of The Engineering Commons, the gang discusses tailoring a presentation to meet the needs and interests of your intended aud...
Adam, Carmen and Jeff discuss how engineering might change by the year 2040 in this episode of The Engineering Commons. Adam hopes to move a...
This episode finds the gang discussing engineering projects that went awry, but did not result in the loss of human life. While map makers i...
We discuss the case of an Oregon man fined for “practicing engineering without a license” in this episode of The Engineering Commons. Both J...
Chris Gammell returns to The Engineering Commons to discuss how his views on engineering education (and the engineering profession) have evo...
In this episode of The Engineering Commons, we discuss an electromechanical component commonly used to achieve physical motion; the ubiquito...
We are joined once more by Dave Goldberg, author of A Whole New Engineer, to discuss the critical engineering skills of noticing, listening,...
Dr. Dave Vandenbout offers up his insights on choosing between academic and industrial careers in this episode of The Engineering Commons. C...
We talk with iFixit CEO Kyle Wiens about documenting and sharing technical procedures, especially those related to the repair of consumer de...
Aeronautical engineer Clay Coons joins us to discuss the many applications of diesel engines. Adam’s Kubota BX tractor is powered by a 23 HP...
We discuss how the workplace environment influences our productivity in this episode of The Engineering Commons. Jeff is currently sharing a...
The gang discusses how one acquires the skills most frequently used by engineering professionals. Brian knows that parliamentary procedures...
In this episode of The Engineering Commons, we discuss transitions experienced by Adam, Carmen and Jeff during the past year. Brian particip...
In this episode of The Engineering Commons, we answer questions from listener Jared about coping as an engineering student. Carmen informs u...
In this episode of The Engineering Commons, our intrepid crew discusses planning, leading and attending the dreaded corporate meeting. It se...
This episode of The Engineering Commons finds Adam, Brian, Carmen and Jeff predicting how virtual and augmented realities might soon be inco...
Brian, Carmen and Jeff discuss mechanical gears in this episode of The Engineering Commons. Although a mechanical engineer, Jeff isn’t much...
In this episode of The Engineering Commons podcast, we talk with civil engineer Grady Hillhouse, producer of YouTube’s Practical Engineering...
This episode of The Engineering Commons dives into the importance of “soft skills” to engineering professionals. A fictional giant from the...
Adam, Brian and Jeff discuss the electrical grid in this episode of The Engineering Commons. The difference engine, conceived of by J. H. Mü...
Carmen and Jeff discuss mechanical bearings in this episode of The Engineering Commons podcast. Carmen has a pretty good sense of his naviga...
Brian leads our discussion of electric vehicles in this episode of The Engineering Commons podcast. Carmen notes that a single resting elect...
Chris Welch joins Adam, Brian, Carmen, and Jeff to talk about the field of chemical engineering. Jeff believes in unicorns, even though he’s...
The gang discusses opportunities and challenges of dealing with Baby Boomers as they depart the engineering field. Adam is aware of the “ret...
Bronwyn Bell joins Adam, Brian, Carmen, and Jeff to discuss the challenges and responsibilities of an environmental engineer working in the...
Adam, Brian, Carmen and Jeff discuss the activities they enjoy when escaping the workplace for a few days. Brian enjoyed reading Michael Lew...
Adam, Brian, Carmen and Jeff discuss theoretical and practical aspects of the design process, as well as the emotional states they experienc...
Adam, Brian, Carmen and Jeff discuss an engineer’s sense of right and wrong, and why that worldview may conflict with organizational priorit...
This episode of The Engineering Commons finds Adam, Brian and Jeff talking about steel, the most common of engineering metals. Jeff and Bria...
Aerospace engineer Eric Becker explains the duties of a flight test engineer, and offers a few insights on dealing with operational risk, in...
Adam, Brian, Carmen and Jeff answer questions from Reddit, and discuss a few queries of their own making. Jeff is patiently waiting to be as...
Civil engineer Mike O’Connor shares stories of continuously revamping his professional skills to stay afloat during turbulent economic times...
Electrical engineer Dave Vandenbout guides us through a survey of programmable logic devices, and offers advice for young engineers wanting...
Metallurgical engineer Paul Cantonwine shares insights into the life and career of Admiral H. G. Rickover in this biographical episode of Th...
Electrical engineer Bob Schmidt joins Adam, Carmen, Brian and Jeff to talk about the importance of making a good impression, and delivering...
Founding co-host Chris Gammell returns to The Engineering Commons to talk about the importance of interdisciplinary skills with Adam, Carmen...
Adam, Brian and Jeff discuss highlights and back stories from episodes of The Engineering Commons podcast released in 2015. Brian started wo...
Mechanical engineer Jim Heilman returns to The Engineering Commons to cover questions engineers should ask before relocating to advance thei...
Adam, Brian, and Jeff discuss where the podcast should venture during its second hundred episodes. Adam claims to be better at long term tha...
This episode of The Engineering Commons finds the gang discussing how engineers are perceived by those outside the engineering field. Jeff a...
Brian, Carmen and Jeff discuss the role of details in engineering projects, and how one goes about evaluating, managing, sharing, and docume...
This epiosde of The Engineering Commons finds Adam, Brian, and Jeff discussing what it means to be relevant, and how engineers can increase...
Electrical engineer James Lewis stops by to share his insights on the surprisingly complex world of capacitors. Carmen introduces the show a...
Adam, Brian, Carmen and Jeff discuss tools they use for utility and enjoyment at home, where the cost-to-quality evaluation is slightly diff...
This episode of The Engineering Commons finds the guys discussing the technologies, toys, and tribulations associated with wiring one’s home...
Adam leads us through some key concepts related to traffic engineering in this episode of The Engineering Commons podcast. Brian has some pr...