Episode 139 — Estimation
Adam, Brian, Carmen, and Jeff discuss the importance of accurately estimating time and budget as a practicing engineer. Brian frequently mak...
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20 of 100 episodesEpisode 138 — Still Awkward
We catch up with Sam Feller (who previously joined us in Episode 70), discussing his interests, projects, and latest entrepreneurial venture...
Episode 137 — Late Summer
In an episode that was recorded in early October, Adam, Carmen, and Jeff reflect on their summer activities, and on plans for the remaining...
Episode 136 — Circle of Competence
Adam, Brian, Carmen, and Jeff consider the boundaries of one’s own competence in this episode of The Engineering Commons. Competencies seem...
Episode 135 — Target Audience
In this episode of The Engineering Commons, the gang discusses tailoring a presentation to meet the needs and interests of your intended aud...
Episode 134 — Twenty Forty
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...
Episode 133 — Embarrassed Engineer
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...
Episode 132 — By Any Other Name
We discuss the case of an Oregon man fined for “practicing engineering without a license” in this episode of The Engineering Commons. Both J...
Episode 131 — Five Years
Chris Gammell returns to The Engineering Commons to discuss how his views on engineering education (and the engineering profession) have evo...
Episode 130 — DC Motors
In this episode of The Engineering Commons, we discuss an electromechanical component commonly used to achieve physical motion; the ubiquito...
Episode 129 — Noticing
We are joined once more by Dave Goldberg, author of A Whole New Engineer, to discuss the critical engineering skills of noticing, listening,...
Episode 128 — Industrial Academic
Dr. Dave Vandenbout offers up his insights on choosing between academic and industrial careers in this episode of The Engineering Commons. C...
Episode 127 — Technical Writing
We talk with iFixit CEO Kyle Wiens about documenting and sharing technical procedures, especially those related to the repair of consumer de...
Episode 126 — Diesel Power
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...
Episode 125 — Cubicle Farm
We discuss how the workplace environment influences our productivity in this episode of The Engineering Commons. Jeff is currently sharing a...
Episode 124 — Mad Skillz
The gang discusses how one acquires the skills most frequently used by engineering professionals. Brian knows that parliamentary procedures...
Episode 123 — Transitions 2016
In this episode of The Engineering Commons, we discuss transitions experienced by Adam, Carmen and Jeff during the past year. Brian particip...
Episode 122 — Jared Asks
In this episode of The Engineering Commons, we answer questions from listener Jared about coping as an engineering student. Carmen informs u...
Episode 121 — Idle Doodling
In this episode of The Engineering Commons, our intrepid crew discusses planning, leading and attending the dreaded corporate meeting. It se...
Episode 120 — Augmented Engineer
This episode of The Engineering Commons finds Adam, Brian, Carmen and Jeff predicting how virtual and augmented realities might soon be inco...