What are some controversies today in engineering?
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Intellectual Property and patent law when dealing with overseas (especially east asian) partners and manufacturers.
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there are alot of things that are currently associated with nanotechnology, its a big buzzword now. if you want the latest news from the nanotechnology world, check this page..\nhttp://www.nanotech-now.com/ \nI hope this helps..
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Here is a huge engineering toplist...\nhttp://galaxy.einet.net/galaxy/Engineering-and-Technology.html\nHere is an engineering search engine...\nhttp://search.globalspec.com/Search/WebSearch\nHere is a list of computer engineering books on-line...\nhttp://freetechbooks.com/
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What kinda problem can that be?
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Contrary to popular opinion, there's nothing boring about mechanical engineering.  OK, some bits maybe, but I would say, overall, there are some non-boring bits.  But those bits aren't really mechanical engineering as such, so we're back to square one.
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Well engineers work with extremely explosive materials or non life threatening materials. Either way, safety must come first.
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Other the usual (England, Iraq war, etc.), the only major issue I can think of is the fact that Scottish pareliment's roof almost caved in.\n\nBelow are some newspaper sites. The local internet news is always a good place to check for a countries' current concerns and issues.
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Here are some issues:\nGeneral social issues \nAbortion \nAffirmative action \nAIDS \nAlcohol & drinking \nAnimal rights \nBinge drinking \nCapital punishment \nCensorship \nChild labor \nChildren's rights \nCivil rights \nCreation science vs. evolution \nDrugs & drug abuse \nDrunk driving \nEnvironmental protection \nEuthanasia & assisted suicide \nFamine \nFlag burning \nGangs \nGender issues \nGenetic engineering \nGlobal warming \nGovernment vs. religion \nGun control \nHomelessness \nHomosexuality \nHuman Rights \nImmigration \nLegalization of marijuana \nNational debate topic \nNuclear proliferation \nOrgan & body donation \nPledge of Allegiance \nPoverty \nPrayer in schools \nRacial profiling \nSame sex marriage \nSweatshops \nTerrorism \nTobacco \nViolence \nViolence in schools \nWelfare \nWorld population \n\nCheck out these series for more help:\n\nOpposing Viewpoints Series.  Each book covers one topic from 1980 to today. \n \nPoint Counterpoint Series.  About 40 books cover opposing viewpoints from 1990 to today.\n \nPros and Cons: a debater's handbook This book provides suggestions of arguments for and against a variety of controversial topics.\n \nReference Shelf Series Over 250 issues covered, note some are not as controversial as others.\n \nTaking Sides, Clashing Views on Controversial...  Each volume is a broad topic but contains more specific controversies inside. \n \n21 Debated Issues in American Politics by Gregory Scott is a book that provides 21 issues each with background and two opposing viewpoint articles.
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Maybe I can provide an answer from the perspective of the aviation industry.  In the past, engineers would develop a design and a detailed drawing.  It would then be thrown "over the fence" to the tooling and manufacturing people.  Often it would be thrown back with comments like "can't build it", or "too costly", whatever.  Now there's usually manufacturing people located with the engineer to monitor the design while it is being developed. So in that context the design is being developed "concurrently" with all disciplines involved.  Not sure that helps.
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Abortion, War in Iraq, Euthanasia, President Bush, anything controversial, just make sure you know what side your teacher is on, considering she will be the one grading you.\n\nGood Luck and God bless.
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You know, most people try to avoid controversial subjects. Something controversial is stem cell research, if you ask me.
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Well there is still a list of unsolved mathematical problems called Hilbert's 23 challenges.  Most math develops form the need to correlate new equations to streamline comparisons or find new ways to predict observable behavior.  the former being how calculus of founded.\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilbert's_problems
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Good engineers don't seek perfection. Just the opposite. A good engineering solution is something that works to do the job intended at the best cost. \n\nEvolution might be compared to a biologist or a geneticist but not an engineer.
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What is the issue that you are asking about?
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1.  Engineering has become the saviour of humanity.  Any large investment of capital will always wisely consult an array of engineers to determine the most efficient designs.\n\n2.  Yes.  Consider hanging a light weight picture.  Do you tear down the wall and constuct a columm to the basement to support the load?  Or do you use a typical picture hanger?  You are essentially engineering when you make that choice.  To actually engineer that choice, you have do calculations to prove your intuition.\n\n3.  Engineering defines, mathematically, everyday life.  A typical way engineering applies in everyday life is cooking.  One has to calculate for the next meal the demand, the quantity and materials of food to meet said demand, the sanitary requirements, the required cooking tools, the heat transfer of the heating tool.  One has to know how to measure out the materials and the heat.  Should the project be a success, then a part of engineering is documenting the process for future use and record a recipe.\n\n4.  If you look around you, every structure, even the gutter, electronic device, communication infrastructure, power pole, house you live in, car you drive, battery you use is engineered.\n\nEngineering is applying math to everyday problems.  The way an engineer proves his recommendation is with mathematical calculations backed by laborotory tests.  The engineer will also have to consider the level of public safety necessary and determine, and, if prudent, apply a factor of safety to his assumptions and calcs.