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The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory was one of America’s most popular television shows. The series centers on the lives of Leonard Hofstadter and Sheldon Cooper, Cal Tech physicists who are roommates, as well as their neighbor, Penny, a waitress. Their friend, Harold Wolowitz, is also a featured character and is often portrayed to be hanging out at the apartment. Howard is unique for being an engineer rather than a physicist. His character received a degree in engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Besides English, Howard also speaks seven languages, including French, Mandarin, Russian, Arabic, Persian, Japanese and Klingon, from Star Trek. (Click the link in the Comments to continue reading the full article) #Engineering #TuesdayTidbits #PDHengineer

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Sinking of the Swedish Warship, The Vasa The Vasa was a Swedish warship built between 1626 and 1628. The ship sank after only sailing roughly 1,400 yards into its maiden voyage on August 10, 1628. Now, resurrected from the sea, the Vasa represents a widely-recognized symbol of the Swedish “great power period.” Vasa is now housed permanently in a museum dedicated to her, the Vasa Museum, and is one of Sweden’s most popular tourist attractions with more than 35 million visitors. While Vasa is triumphant today, her seafaring was not. What caused this ship to sink? The Vasa was built on the orders of King of Sweden Gustavus Adolphus. Hoping to expand his military, Adolphus initiated a war with Poland-Lithuania. The Vasa was constructed in the navy yard in Stockholm and armed with bronze cannons. At her completion, the Vasa was one of the most powerfully armed vessels in the world. However, all that armor made the Vasa dangerously unstable, and too much weight was placed in the upper structure of the hull. Follow the link in the comments below for the full article. #EngineeringEthics #ProfessionalDevelopment #PDHengineer #PDHcredits

Happy Thanksgiving! As we gather with loved ones and reflect on all that we’re grateful for, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to you. Whether you're spending the day with family, friends, or savoring a quiet moment of peace, we hope your Thanksgiving is filled with joy, laughter, and plenty of delicious food! From our family to yours, may your holiday be full of warmth, happiness, and countless blessings. Happy Thanksgiving! #Thanksgiving2024 #Grateful #Thankful #HolidayJoy #PDHengineer

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Riddle Me This: Halfway Glass You are in an empty room with a glass of water. The glass is a right cylinder that looks like it is about half-full, but you are not quite sure. What is the most accurate way, without spilling any water, to determine whether the glass is half-full, more than half-full, or less than half-full? #EngineeringChallenge #Engineer #PDHengineer #RiddleMeThis

The November Ethical Dilemma: Claim Review and Analysis Services This is the November 2024 edition of our monthly series of Ethics case studies titled What Do You Think? This series is comprised of case studies from NSPE archives, involving both real and hypothetical matters submitted by engineers, public officials, and members of the public. A Review of the Facts In the early stages of a project, Engineer Mike, a geophysical engineer, was retained by a construction contractor to make field compaction tests in connection with work to be performed for the city of Downstream. The job specifications stated that the contractor would be responsible for retaining the geophysical engineer with the approval of the city engineer. The frequency of the testing would be determined by the city engineer. During the course of the work, the contractor ran into financial difficulty, alleging that there was excessive testing and that the soil borings did not represent actual conditions, and asked the city for additional funds. Two years later, long after Mike’s services were completed, the city brought an arbitration action against the contractor. Mike was requested by the city to assist the city in developing a claim against the contractor. Mike agrees and provides claim review and analysis services for the city. What Do You Think? Was it unethical for Mike to provide claim services to the city? (To continue reading, click the link in the Comments section.) #EngineeringEthics #Engineering #EthicalDilemma #PDHengineer

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How to Ask Your Boss for a Raise Negotiating a pay raise with your employer can be one of the more stressful experiences of your career. But, the ask could result in a positive pay off. The reasons for a pay raise vary from individual to individual. For some, a change in title could be the catalyst. For example, attaining your PE license affords the opportunity to ask for a raise. Some may feel that the time for a pay raise negotiation occurs not with a new title, but when responsibilities increase. Others may believe in asking for a raise at their annual review. Regardless of your situation, when you feel the time is right to ask your boss for a raise, you want to consider a few tips. Review and Organize If you are interested in asking for a raise, start by reviewing your resume, responsibilities, certifications and your time management. What is your reason for a raise? Have you recently been certified as a Professional Engineer? Do you have a consistent track record of completing projects? Are you going above and beyond in your work? Have you assumed increased responsibilities? Before you ask for a raise, it’s important to organize your reasons for the raise. Follow the link in the comments below for the full article. #EngineeringEthics #ProfessionalDevelopment #PDHengineer #PDHcredits