GineersNow Engineering Magazine Issue No. 006, Rio Olympics

WORLDS FIRST ENGINEERING NEWS
FOR YOUNG BADASS ENGINEERS
AUGUST 2016 ISSUE NO. 006
RIO TRENDING STORIES:

OLYMPICS: Artificial Intelligence: Science
THE ENGINEERING Are You Tesla The Engineer

or Edison The Businessman?
BEHIND THE LARGEST Horrible Engineering Bosses
SPORTING EVENT Top 5 Hardest Subjects In
Chemical Engineering
More stories about An Engineer, A Lawyer and A
the Rio Olympics inside Banker Walk Into a Bar
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Note
As soon as the doors closed and the stories that can affect the entire
tv stations left London after all the sports world. From the constant
winners of the London Olympics evolution of different gadgets and
were announced last 2012, people equipment that can help transform
started looking forward to what someone into the perfect athlete,
exciting things Rio Olympics will we want to find out which product
bring us this 2016. With only a few of engineering and technology can
days left, we can see from major help master ones field in sports.
international and local news how
athletes from all over the world are While our focus in this months issue
preparing for another big event - a is the engineering behind the Rio
once-in-a-lifetime chance to bring Olympics, we have also compiled
glory to ones country. the best feature stories that will help
all the young engineers out there
One exciting thing about the Rio in their careers. Being engineers
Olympics is the integration of sports ourselves, we know what it feels like
engineering to all the games and to struggle inside the office. These
developments in the event itself. feature stories will guide you on
From making it possible to develop your way to the top of the corporate
an area that would unite people from and field world.
all over the world together in one
place to training athletes with latest So sit back, grab your favorite drink
technology, its an exciting time for and enjoy reading this months issue
everyone - the athletes, the trainers, filled with action and life-changing
the audience, the organizers and the advices. Weve collected the best
engineers. sports and office stories for the
month of August just for you. Lastly,
Here at GineersNow, we are may your favorite Olympic team
constantly updating ourselves win in this years epic sports event.
with the latest news and feature
CONTENTS
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06 DUBAI SOON TO HAVE

ANOTHER LANDMARK
STADIUM 48 NBA GETS NEW LED SHOT
CLOCK
09 WORLDS FASTEST GOLF

HOLE RECORDED
62 ARE YOU TESLA THE
ENGINEER OR EDISON
THE BUSINESSMAN?
10 HOW WILL THE WORLDS

FIRST EVER CYBORG
OLYMPICS LOOK LIKE? 64 WHAT HAPPENS WHEN
YOU FAIL A CHEMICAL
ENGINEERING SUBJECT
14 THROUGH A PREYS POINT

OF VIEW IN FALCONRY 66 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE:
SCIENCE FICTION OR
REALITY?
18 68
COVER STORY
TOP 5 HARDEST
RIO OLYMPICS: THE SUBJECTS IN CHEMICAL
ENGINEERING BEHIND THE ENGINEERING
LARGEST SPORTING EVENT
23 70
AN ENGINEER, A
A TECH AND SOCIAL MEDIA LAWYER AND A
PREVIEW OF THE RIO 2016 BANKER WALK INTO A
OLYMPICS BAR
24 THE HOME OF THE RIO OLYMPIC

GAMES 2016: THE MARACAA
STADIUM 72 HORRIBLE ENGINEERING
BOSSES
26 77
THE ENGINEER WHO SAYS
GETTY IMAGES 1.5 MILLION "I DON'T KNOW" HAS
PHOTOS GAMEPLAN FOR THE BETTER DECISION MAKING
2016 RIO OLYMPICS SKILLS
28 82
GADGETS YOU SHOULD THE HABITS OF
BRING TO THE RIO 2016 HAPPY SUCCESSFUL
OLYMPICS ENGINEERS
39 84
BEFORE QUITTING
NIKE'S BEST SHOES EVER! THAT ENGINEERING
JOB, DO THIS
47 86
MERCEDES-BENZ UNVEILS THINGS ENGINEERS
HIGH TECH, SPORTS CAR- MUST DO DURING THE
INSPIRED GOLF CART WEEKEND
DUBAI SOON TO HAVE ANOTHER
LANDMARK STADIUM
His Highness Shaikh The Stadium will add a new consultant has been chosen
Mohammed bin Rashid Al appealing landmark to Dubai. to execute the mega stadium
Maktoum, Vice President Its shape is like a half-ball which takes in more than
and Prime Minister of the lifted on foundations. It is fully 60,000 spectators , 8941 seats
UAE and Ruler of Dubai, air-conditioned and complies for VIP's terraces and 6688
was informed and updated with the required standards seats for the below terraces.
about the model pilot and specifications of the The stadium will include
design of the Mohammed World Football governing sport buildings, exercise pitch,
bin Rashid Stadium which body (FIFA). sports training hall and car
will accommodate 60,000 parking lots that take as many
people. According to Mattar Al Tayer as 5000 motor vehicles, sports
in his briefing Out of tens museum spreading on an
The cost of the stadium is international companies area of 1500 square meters,
around Dh 3Billion and it working in the field of sports multi-purpose hall spanning
will be situated on the site buildings design worldwide, on 3500 square meters area.
of Dubai Sports Club at Al Perkins + Will, the global
Aweer area in Dubai. engineering and architectural
Photos by: Emirates 247
6 AUGUST 2016
Sports Engineering and Other Special Features
WORLDS
The competitors wore black headsets with arm-like sensors
stretched over their foreheads. They stare at cubes floating on
their computer screens as their assigned drones prepare for
FIRST DRONE
take-off.
Once the announcer hollers "Three, two, one ... GO!", the racers
concentrate on pushing the cubes, the drones start up, rise
RACE USING
and start buzzing through the air. Others had a difficult time
moving the drones, while others zoomed across the finish line.
This competition was considered as the worlds first drone race
BRAIN-
that involves a brain-controlled interface (BCI). 16 pilots used
willpoweror brain power to drive drones through a 10-yard
dash at an indoor basketball court at the University of Florida
this past weekend.
CONTROLLED The Associated Press recorded the event, and the organizers
hope to make this an annual inter-collegiate event, and they
plan to involve dynamic moves and challenges and a trophy for
INTERFACE
the winner.
According to Chris Crawford, a PhD student in human-centered

computing. With events like this, we're popularizing the use of
BCI instead of it being stuck in the research lab.
"BCI was a technology that was geared specifically for medical

purposes, and in order to expand this to the general public, we
actually have to embrace these consumer brand devices and
push them to the limit."
Photo by: Deccan Chronicle
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7
THE WORLDS
MOST LUXURIOUS
FOOTBALL STADIUM
According to FootballsTopTen,
an online sports publisher, The
Pancho Arena in Felcsut ranks
number 1 in their list of top
ten luxury football stadiums in
the world. Photo by: sefutbol
The Pancho Arena was

named after the Hungarian
and football legend Ferenc
Puskas. The luxurious stadium
was designed by Hungarian
architect Imre Makovets, and
was opened in 2014.
The Hungarian Prime Minister

Viktor Orban grew up in the
village where the stadium
was built, and is known for
his love of football. Despite
the fact that the stadium has
a larger capacity than the
village it is built in, we cannot
deny that the Pancho Arena
is truly beautiful. Its wooden
interior and lighting make for
a perfect place to play and
watch football.
Photo by: HungarianAmbiance
8 AUGUST 2016
Sports Engineering and Other Special Features Photo by: Hungarian Spectrum
WORLDS
FASTEST GOLF
HOLE RECORDED
Everyone knows that golf is a sport that requires an estimate of
exerted force by the swing amid the wind resistance and weather
conditions. This is why its questionable how the new record
holders of the worlds fastest golf hole managed to do it.
French golfers Raphael Jacquelin, Alex Levy, Romain Wattel, and

Gregory Havret are names to be remembered in golf history as
they successfully scored birdie, going from tee to green, in just 34.8
seconds. It is the fastest hole record in the world.
Under the record rules, each of the four golfers played a stroke
to score birdie on the par-5 fourth at the Valderrama Golf Club in
Spain. It is also in the record rules that the hole should be 500 yards
or longer to count, and they met that rule.
The question now is how did they do it? Perhaps it is because of

constant practice and a good estimate of their swings plus the
cooperative weather. Its also possible that they engineered their
way to the new world record, measuring the projectile given all the
necessary factors.
AUGUST 2016
9
HOW WILL THE WORLDS
FIRST EVER CYBORG
OLYMPICS LOOK LIKE?
An Olympics which will involve

persons with disabilities called
Cybathlon is pending to take
place in Zurich, Switzerland
in October 2016. It will be
some sort of robots versus
robots, but will only involve
those with prostheses, metal
limbs, and latest assistive
technologies.
Spectators can expect to

watch athletes who tackle
flights of stairs in the new
wheel chairs and also move
around proving their speed
and skills with their modern
prostheses. There will
Photo by: Cybathlon also be races for athletes
with powered arm and leg
prostheses, for those wearing
a robotic exoskeleton and for
powered wheelchairs. Cyclists
using electrical muscle
stimulation and even a brain-
computer interface race may
be watched on the October
8 event.
Robert Riener, the event

organizer said, Its less about
force and speed, and more
about control of the body
and the device. This idea led
them to name the athletes as
pilots.
Cybathlon aims to provide a

platform for the development
of novel assistive technologies
that are useful for daily life,
according to their event
website. There will be 80
teams to watch out for.
Photo by: TheVerge
10 AUGUST 2016
Photo by: Neurogadget
Photo by: Sports-961
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11
A GO-KART FOR THE
Racing enthusiasts
without legs can now
enjoy the sport they love
thanks to this genius
DISABLED DEVELOPED
invention of a go-kart.
Students of Kennesaw
State University Greg
Newman and Jonathan
Beck developed a go-kart
especially fit for disabled
individuals who do not
have legs. Both students,
who are members of
KSUs motorsports
team, were given an
assignment to build a
go-kart that stays out
from the conventional
acceleration and braking
systems: to use hands
instead of the foot. They
were asked to build the
go-kart by the staff at
Andretti Indoor Karting
and Games on Roswell
Road in Marietta.
Senior mechatronics
major Beck who has
been in the team for
four years said that the
challenge was mainly
on how to mechanically
control the brakes. But
they managed to create
a system of having a
hand control that can be
easily connected to the
go-karts when needed
and detached when not.
A prototype will be
finished by the pair in
time for the Andretti
Karting this month.
Photo by: Kelly J. Huff via Marietta Daily Journal
12 AUGUST 2016
IMAXSHIFT: TAKING SPIN
CLASSES TO A NEW WORLD
Photo by: NYMag
Lose Yourself. Re-imagine studio in Brooklyn, and they

indoor cycling. Immerse will be incorporating a large
yourself in a ride thats screen technology that is
intense, emotional, spiritual, similar to those used in movie
performance-driven and theaters.
altogether epic. Cycle through
the solar system, soar over the By combining indoor cycling
coasts of Hawaii, or pedal to and awesome audio-video
the beat with music reactive effects, participants of this
visuals all from your seat. fitness class will be able to
IMAXshift Website have a completely immersed
experience as they cycle
Soon, the worlds first IMAX through the solar system or
Photo by: WTSP spin class will be tested in go through the forest. The
Brooklyn, this will let indoor matching music also helps
cyclists feel like they are add depth to the visuals for a
pedalling into different places: more believable effect.
solar systems, forests, and
other scenes. As of now the class is
limited to groups of 50
This spin class is called the riders in Brooklyn, but will be
IMAXshift and the duration expanded to other locations
will be 45-minutes long. The if this idea is successful.
class will be taking place in a
AUGUST 2016
13
THROUGH A PREYS
POINT OF VIEW IN
FALCONRY
14 AUGUST 2016
Before there were skyscrapers
and high-class offices that
rose above the grounds of
Dubai, youll find its men
enjoying a traditional sports
of falconry. As ancient and
traditional as it is, only few
people of foreign blood are
accepted into this sport
known for its majestic
falcons.
One of these men is Peter

Bergh. Hes a tour operator
and trainer that has been
working on his skills for
more than ten years. Now,
Bergh plays side by side with
the sports elite in Dubai.
To make the sport more
interesting, hes mixing it up
with drones.
Working together with

creators of drone racing,
theyve modified drones
just to give the viewers a
glimpse of what its like
being the prey. By tinkering
with different cameras with
super fast aircraft, developed
quadcopters are smaller and
look like the meat a falcon
lays its eyes on.
According to Bergh:
Over the years weve

progressively changed the
cameras, gone smaller,
adapted and modified
aeroplanes to fit these
cameras, and some of the
footage were achieving
is radical and we can now
put ourselves in the preys
perspective.
He added:
Filming it and capturing

the style, the flight the
aggression, the movement
of the body of the birds - its
fascinating. The technology
of the cameras is improving
everyday, so the future looks
really bright.
Photo by: slate
AUGUST 2016
15
THE WORLDS SMALLEST CARS GEAR UP
FOR THE WORLDS FIRST NANO-GRAND PRIX
Photo by: Futura-Science
The worlds smallest cars which are built to a jaw-dropping The entries will be propelled across a custom-built gold surface
small scale of billionths of a meter, are getting ready for the by using an electric current which is supplied by the tip of
worlds first nano-grand prix. a scanning electron microscope. The track is kept cold, -268
degrees, and in a vacuum.
These cars arent simply molecules put together, the cars are
complete with chassis, two axles and four freely rotating wheels. The race will involve trials to see which nano-car is the fastest.
They are so small that they have to be monitored by special
high-resolution microscope.
Of course, these carsand the race wont be seen by the naked

eye. But these nano cars from five teams will be viewable with
the use of special instruments, known as tunnelling microscopes
which are developed especially for the grand prix to be held in
October at the French city of Toulouse.
AUGUST 2016 Photo by: Nanoqed

16
CHALLENGE YOUR
RUNNING TIME WITH THIS
RACEABLE TECH ROBOT
Everyone runs faster when theres something to beat. But how do you beat a record when you cant
see it? These words create just the right amount of intrigue at the start of Pumas new technology
ad. If you run track alone, you might have problems in accurately checking your time to see how well
youve improved. Well, thats now a worry of the past with this new creation by Puma.
The Puma Beatbot is any runners most welcome companion. Its a line-tracing robot that you can
place beside you on the field to run along with you. The operations are simple: set the distance of
your run and the time you want to achieve then start the bot from your phone. It works by following
the line on the track with its 9 infrared sensors and it counts wheel revolutions to gauge the speed
and distance.
Challenge your time, your rivals time, or even Usain Bolts time. This robot not only races you, it helps
you train for speed.
Photo by: Dmarge
WHY IS MICHAEL
JORDAN CRYING?
Michael Jordan has always been and
always be a sports icon. But aside from
being regarded as one of the best basketball
players in the history, Jordan has made its
Photo by: opencourtbasketball way into being an internet meme--a teary-
faced emotional guy. In the world of sports,
losing teams and defeated players are seen
in the internet world as people with Jordan's
meme. It could even be in losing mascots,
losing fans, or even losing coaches. But
where and how did this meme start?
Back in 2009 when Jordan was about to

be placed on Basketball's Hall Of Fame, he
first delivered a heart-felt speech that is
overwhelmed with emotions. Then internet
happened. So after some years, a photo of
Jordan's crying face was transformed into
what is now a sad sports meme.
Photo by: oreganlive
AUGUST 2016
17
COVER STORY
RIO
OLYMPICS
THE ENGINEERING
BEHIND THE LARGEST
SPORTING EVENT
18 AUGUST 2016
Photo by: bp.blogspot
AUGUST 2016
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COVER STORY
Photo by: Rio 2016
Growing up, weve all watched around 280 partici-pants What was once a simple to change the way we see the
the Olympics as different from thirteen nations were sporting event for a few world. However, lets not forget
athletes compete in different present. It came a long way people to look forward to has what makes the Olympics a
games to bring honor and since then. With the most now become a global event global phenomenon is the
fame to their countries. advanced technology held everybody is obsessed with. As technology behind the sports
Weve been exposed to inside hi-tech establishments, for the others who just want and people involved.
different heartfelt stories more than 11,000 athletes to join the bandwagon, they
about how these athletes represent more than 200 find it easy to love since the Using todays technology,
started from the bottom countries in this prestigious Olympics has the capability everyone is able to connect
and now, theyre going to be sporting event.
representing their coun-tries.
But have you ever thought As soon as you turn on the
about the engineering TV or check your social media
behind the Olympics? How accounts, you find yourself
did the engi-neers made all filled with the latest news on
of this happen? What are the Rio Olympics. Its about
the technologies behind this to start and everyones just
global competition and how dying to find out which
are these changing our lives? teams would bring home gold
medals to their countries.
We have to admit it. A lot Friends are starting to bet on
has changed since the first their teams while local news
games that were originally stations start to add feature
held in ancient Greece. The stories about the rookie whos
first Olympic games held about to join the Olym-pics for
happened around 3,000 the first time. People would
years ago and then revived start comparing the Olympic
during the late 19th century. events throughout the years
When the even was revived and how it has changed.
in 1896 in Athens, Greece,
Photo by: Rio 2016
20 AUGUST 2016
with each other. Athletes can us connect with everyone else.
share their journey to the We can cheer or fight other
Rio Olympics through social fans with just a simple post
media easier. With just one on Twitter. We can update
snap, they can tweet it to the our friends with just a simple
rest of the world and gain share on Facebook. We can
the fame and support they keep up with our favorite
need. Coaches can inform athletes stories with every
sponsors about what exactly post on Twitter, Snapchat,
makes their teams worth the Instagram and Facebook.
millions of dollars spent for As soon as the games over,
their journey. Multi-billion we can get the re-sults from
companies easily use the different media companies.
internet (specifically social
media) to search for the next Lets not forget to mention all
big thing in sports. They hire the gadgets available in the
the best researchers and market right now. Whatever
engineers to come up with were inter-ested in, they
a better technology to help have the latest devices that
athletes perform better or allow us to experience what
break world records. Start- it feels like to be a world-
up tech companies are even class athlete. Engineering has
offering their groundbreaking found a way to make normal
wearable technologies for people train the way these
athletes to try and use in their profession-al athletes do.
training. Thats how amazing todays
engineers are - theyve
As for the fans and the rest of accomplished ways to make
the world, technology can help us feel like were part of the Photo by: Rio 2016
Photo by: Rio 2016
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COVER STORY
Rio Olympics. Theyve even For the canoe sprint and weightlifting of Rio 2016, "We to merge technology
found a way for us to be just rowing, fans will surely love will be able to capture full thats not only good in the
like the mem-bers of different the new GPS technology movements. Normally you advancement of hu-manity
Olympic teams. which allows them to easily need to take it from the side but also one thats good for
follow the athletes as they row or from the front. We've got the environment. Rio 2016 is
Now lets talk about the their way to that gold medal. all angles covered. working with Atos, its official
innovative developments According to Sebastian Cuat- IT partner, that aims to
made since the London trin, the rowing manager Another sport with an minimize the carbon footprint
Olympics. Its been four years of Rio 2016, It totally interesting feature is archery. of the event itself. The
and everybody is excited to changes the experience for Rio 2016 will allow athletes technology provided passed
see whats new this coming the audience. The big screen and spectators to know the when it was tested for natural
Rio Olympics. For different will make it possible to see accurate details of where the disasters and cyber security
games, the organizers and the different tactics used by arrows hit - with an accuracy attacks. As Michele Hyron, the
engineers working behind the different teams, in particular of 0.2 mm. Another cool fea- companys chief integrator
Rio Olympics have something when there is a change of ture theyre adding? We get for Rio 2016, confidently said
new to offer. speed." to check the athletes heart in an interview, Our team is
rates in real time. very well prepared.
According the the official Lets head to the Shooting
Olympic organizers, itll be a event. While electronic targets With all of these new features With thousands of people
brand new experience for both are no longer new since its waiting to make Rio 2016 flooding the games everyday
the athlete and spectator as it been used since the Beijing the best Olympic event and millions of fans waiting
will feature state-of-the-art Olympics (2008), organizers yet, companies are ready for updates all over the globe,
technologies. For volleyball are introducing an upgraded to capture every important theres a lot of pressure for
and beach volleyball, well scoring system that re-places angle at different times. the people behind the games.
be seeing athletes use video the acoustic system with laser Getty Images, the official Athletes are training harder
reviews to call out a referee technology. Radio-frequency photo agency of Rio 2016, for the last few days before
for giving a bad call. Replays identification tags will also is planning to use a brand the games officially starts
can be shown on huge screens be used to inform organizers new technology involving and everybody else is waiting
where another referee can where every weapon can robots to never miss the most for the fun to start. Bets are
decide on the fate of the be found any time of the important shots of the game. already made and the most
game. Now that may lead to day. As for weightlift-ing, Expect a lot of cool photos advanced technology were
a lot of drama for the fans. audiences can easily watch and full 360 degree views - already set-up just to make
While swimmers can now the weightlifters every videos and pictures - that will this event the best one yet.
use digital lap counters that moment using a camera become trending in social Through engineering, the
automati-cally update the lap dolly. According to Eduardo media. Olympics has made it possible
count of every swimmer. Villanova, technological for people all over the globe
operations manager for Lastly, given todays need to connect easily.
Photo by: Rio 2016
22 AUGUST 2016
A TECH AND SOCIAL some social media trivia. Ever spectators who love to see
MEDIA PREVIEW wondered which athletes

have been talked about most
stats, since they will be able
to see information about
OF THE RIO 2016

on Twitter during last years anyone participating in the
Olympics? The Top 10 most event. They can also see
tweeted about individuals previous record holders, and
OLYMPICS By Cielo Panda

last Olympics are: Usain Bolt,
Michael Phelps, Tom Daley,
Ryan Lochte, Gabby Douglas,
collect data.
We will also see other apps
such as 3D mapping; apps
Andy Murray, Kobe Byrant, to increase the Olympic
The Rio 2016 Olympic Games notifications do you receive Yohan Blake, Lee Chong Wei, experience; performance
are just around the corner, on a daily basis? How many and LeBron James. Every tracking apps for athletes
and for us sports-loving, data do you think a gigantic event one of them received over 1 to help their muscular
gathering techies, its time to like the Olympics would million tweets with Usain Bolt performance and reduce
get our geek on. Here is a tech send and receive? Heres receiving over 74,000 tweets fatigue; and various high tech
and social media preview of an estimate, they have over per minute for both his 100m customer consumables.
we can expect in the Rio 2016 15,000 email accounts being and 200m sprints! With all these in store, Rio
Olympics. created, 16,000 mobiles Apps Olympics 2016 is sure to be
Social Media being provided, 15,000 As for the tech that is going a tech-packed and awesome
In the technological world we landlines being used and over to be used in the event, event that all sports-tech
live in today, almost everything 16,000 walkie-talkies are on spectators can expect second- lovers around the world will
is connected to the internet hand. The Olympic Games screen applications, which enjoy.
and for us millennials will certainly have intense gives them the ability to see
everyone is connected to social communications. their favorite sports in a new
media. How many emails and Aside from these, heres way. This will be great for Photo by: Rio 2016
AUGUST 2016
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Photo by GettyImages
THE HOME OF THE RIO

OLYMPIC GAMES 2016:
THE MARACAA STADIUM
The worlds best of the best players The opening and closing ceremonies
and athletes will gather in Rio de will be celebrated in the largest
Janeiro, Brazil come August 5 for the stadium in South America found in
opening of the Rio Olympic Games Rio, which is the Estdio Jornalista
2016. To prove might and athleticism, Mrio Filho, commonly called Estdio
they will compete against each other, do Maracaa, or simply Maracaa
after vigorous training, and go after stadium. This iconic stadium has
the coveted gold medals in the most been a majestic soccer temple that
prestigious sports event in the world. has been a go-to place for soccer fans
This years host city Rio will deliver especially in the region.
the Games of the XXXI Olympiad until
August 21.
24 AUGUST 2016
Photo by grohe
The Maracaa Stadium
Constructed in August 1948 primarily
since, the stadium was renovated
for the 1950 World Cup, the
a few more times to cater to the
Maracaa stadium is home of many
growing demand of soccer spectators
of the greatest soccer achievements.
and sports events.
According to its website, the stadium
has hosted the largest audience in the
No wonder that this is the chosen
history of soccer (Brazil - Paraguay,
location for the 2016 Olympics, as it
1969, about 200 thousand people),
has been revamped at its best form
the thousandth goal by Pel (1969),
after being chosen to host the 2014
the 1950 World Cup and the Pan
World Cup. As a result, the stadiums
American Games in 2007, in addition
bottom tier was rebuilt, the stadium
to unforgettable shows by names
had a new roof, and the capacity got
like Frank Sinatra, Madonna, Paul
to 79,000 seats.
McCartney and the Rolling Stones.
Although opened in 1950, it wasnt

until 1965 that the full construction
of the original project ended. Ever
Photo by trekity
Its accessible to the capital city of Will you be joining the Rio 2016
Brazil. It lies towards the east of Rio, event? Check out a preview of
about 5 kilometers from downtown what you will be seeing inside
Rio. The stadium is also not so far the Maracaa Stadium.
from the beach areas, and only 12
kilometers north from Copacabana
and Ipanema a perfect setup if
Olympics 2016 spectators want to
take a dip.
AUGUST 2016
25
Getty Images 1.5
Million Photos
Gameplan for The
2016 Rio Olympics
26 AUGUST 2016
We are done with the days
where Getty Images would
carry hundreds of canisters of
film to Kodak to get them all
developed. Being the Official
Photographic Partner of the
Games for more than 25 years
now, Getty Images is up for
some serious, not to mention
faster, business of providing us
the greatest moments in the
2016 Rio Olympics.
Captured photos by this

esteemed photo agency of
the Games will be transmitted
to the media clients within
120 seconds of the shot being
taken, at least for the key
moments. But photographers
have committed to produce
more than 3,000 images per
day collectively, uploading
them later to the Getty
Images website. By the end of
the Olympics, Getty Images
targets to produce 1.5 million
images from the event.
Getty Images also installed

100 kilometers of fiber optic
cables to connect all the
venues to the Getty Images
office housed at the Olympics
press center.
Moreover, part of Gettys

gameplan is to replicate the
companys executions during
the London Games in 2012,
including robotic cameras,
which has full flexibility;
and 3D and interactive
format photography, which
will enable readers to have
an interactive 360-degree
Olympics environment at the
comforts of their own home.
Photo by: gettyimages
AUGUST 2016
27
GADGETS
YOU
SHOULD
BRING
TO THE
RIO 2016
OLYMPICS Smartphone
Basics first! Its very important to
have this on the top of your gadget
By Cielo Panda list to bring along. It is an essential
and important planning tool. The
smartphone will be your major
By now, there will be many who
communication device, and it will also
will be travelling to South America
connect you to your favorite Social
for the Rio 2016 Olympics which
media apps like Twitter, Instagram,
will begin in August 5, and will end
and Facebook. After all, these social
on August 21, 2016. As a traveller
media apps are where most big news Binoculars
who wants to witness this awesome
can be found nowadaysand the The Olympics is sure to be packed
worldwide event, one should always
Olympics 2016 is definitely BIG news. with action, and well all want a
be prepared. Aside from clothes and
necessities, what gadgets should one Photo by CNet closer glimpse. Getting tickets for the
bring to this event? front row is difficult and really pricey,
and some events happen in a large
stadium wherein you cant really see
much up close no matter where you
sit, so the best way to get a close
sight of the event is by using a pair
of binoculars.
Photo by Amazon
Camera
Brazil is known for its colorful
Photo by TravelandLeisure sceneries, eye-catching outfits and
cheerful people. Youll surely want
to capture all of these aside from the
Olympic events. Make sure to bring
extra batteries and other accessories.
Also, dont forget to get a good
camera case thats easy to carry
around while youre sightseeing.
Photo by DigitalPicture
28 AUGUST 2016
Electrical Adapter
The official standard socket in Brazil
is the type N socket and plug. In some
parts of Brazil, an electrical outlet
lets you use plugs with two round
pins and also American-style plugs.
Unfortunately, this isnt common. So
its important to get an adapter that
will match the standard in Brazil.
Photo by Amazon
VPN Connection
In the United States, the only way
to watch the Olympics is to see it on
television and only customers with a
cable subscription can use this service.
To be able to bypass this restriction
you can use a VPN service, like the
Private Internet Access to create a
proxy that will allow you to stream the
games.
Photo by Engadget
AUGUST 2016
29
Photo by: CBSNewYork
THE
The Beijing National Stadium and Research Group, took
is more than meets the quite a while before realizing
eye. There is an interesting the perfect design to put
engineering story behind this Beijings holding of the 2008
ENGINEERING
iconic landmark other than Olympics on the map.
holding the opening and
closing ceremonies of the As seen now, the 91,000-seat
2008 Olympics Games, which stadium boasts of the Chinese
went on from 8 August to 24 art and culture. It can be seen
BEHIND 2008 August.
Called Birds Nest because

of its architectural design of
through its enormous saddle-
shaped elliptic steel main
structure, weighing 42,000
tons. The circular shape of the
BEIJING
twisting steel webs as its roof, stadium is said to represent
the stadium has become a heaven but changed to a
landmark building with its birds nest instead with an
superb qualities. It has a inspiration from Chinese-style
OLYMPICS
gross volume of 3 million crazed pottery.
cubic meters, which is now
considered as the worlds Other than the stadiums
largest enclosed space. The aesthetic, the designers
Beijing National Stadium is focused on optimum Olympic
BIRDS NEST
also dubbed as the worlds viewing experience by laying
largest steel structure having out comfortable seats and
26 kilometers of unwrapped strategized placement for the
steel used in construction. spectators. The audience are
properly shaded too with the
But before the stadium got series of cantilevered trusses
to its feats, the overall design that also support the roof.
was a struggle. Its designers,
Herzog & De Meuron Seismic provisions, which is
Architekten, Arup Sport and a design able to withstand
the China Architecture Design earthquakes, are also noted
30 AUGUST 2016
by the designers since the stadium
stands along an active seismic zone.
Being an Olympic stadium, Birds

Nest had to conform to a lot of
sports standards. It followed track
widths, location of the long and high
jump pits, and of course the football
Photo by: SmithsonianMag
field, as set by the International

Olympic Committee (IOC) and the
International Amateur Athletics
Federation (IAAF).
Moreover, the 8,000-square meter

football field has enough space
for the underground pipes of the
geothermal heat pump (GHP)
system, which enables collection of
ground-source energy. In winter, the
system absorbs the heat from the
soil and helps heating the stadium,
while in summer the coldness from
the soil is stored which cools the
stadium.
Not only that, there is a technology

in the Beijing National Stadium
called computational fluid dynamics
which calculates temperature and
airflow speed at each angle of
the structure. This system is used
to optimize ventilation facilities
accordingly.
Photo by: China Daily
All these are a product of

requirements from the National
Stadium Company to create a bold,
stand-out, world-class stadium that
can are built with flexibility for
other use.
The stadium extends 333 meters

from north to south and 294 meters
from east to west, standing 69.2
meters. Its construction began in
December 2003 by the Beijing
Mechanical Construction Company
for earthwork and foundation, with
CITIC Internationals Contracting
Inc as the major construction
contractor. The sports arena was
finished early in 2008.
The entire construction of the

National Stadium entailed US$
396.1 million, which 42% was
raised by the China International
Photo by: AllPostersImages
Trust and Investment Corporation

(CITIC) consortium and the
remaining 58% by the Beijing
Municipal Government.
AUGUST 2016
31
VISA UNVEILS THE
RIO OLYMPIC RING
It might be a hassle for some athletes With the Near Field
to bring a lot of extra baggage when Communication technology,
theyre at the venue for the Rio athletes only need to bring the ring
Olympics coming August 2016. and nothing else to pay for any
Bringing a wallet or a purse isnt merchandise they need during the
exactly an option especially when you 2016 Rio Olympics. A ring is very
have all your training goods packed small and compact and is also the
in your bag and theres really no more universal symbol of the Olympics
room to fit anything else in. And which is why Visa chose to unveil
when youve finished training and the technology on this perfect
just want to buy something to fill your event.
stomach or a cool drink to quench
your thirst. This is where Visas new Photo by: Metro UK
NFC ring comes into play.
32 AUGUST 2016
Engineered Textile
Made for Rowers in
2016 Rio Olympics
Might be Life-Savers
By Dion Gteg Reyes
With researchers finding drug- The provider of these special

resistant bacteria in the host unisuits is Philadelphia-based
city of the 2016 Olympics, some Boathouse Sports, whose founder
of the worlds best athletes is former Olympic rower John
convening in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Strotbeck III.
are exposed to a level of risk. To
answer this, a textile engineer Among the first to try and fit this
from Philadelphia University suit is Chierika Ukogo, who was
developed anti-microbial suits as born in the said state and will
an extra measure of safety. compete as Nigerias first ever
Olympic rower. She describes the
Mark Sunderland will perhaps suits to be perfectly fit that she
save a few athletes with his cant even feel it. She will wear
ingenious design. He created a the green suit. The blue and white
unisuit for rowers that will not unisuits will be worn by athletes
hamper the athletes performance coming from the United States.
being lightweight and seamless. Photos by Unitsuit3
Its maker warned though that this
The suit has an anti-microbial shouldnt be treated as a medical
finish, knitted into the suits. device, and just an added layer of
Producing such textile doesnt protection to the rowers.
produce more than one gram of
waste, making this an eco-friendly
garment.
AUGUST 2016
33
THIS LED EMBEDDED JUMP ROPE
ENHANCES YOUR WORKOUT
Add some tech into your cardio the users. In the United States,
workout with this awesome new this jump rope costs $89.99.
gadgetthe Tangram Smart
Rope. This rope uses magnetic If you wish to have other colors:
sensors which are attached to Gold, Black, and Chrome, you
ball bearings in the handle to can purchase them directly from
count each of your jumps. In the Tangram website and Best
Photos by Nordicsemi
turn, it sends this information Buy.
to its pair Smart Gym Pro app
on your iPhone or Apple Watch.
This jump rope also has 23

embedded LEDS on the rope
itself which flashes a thousand
times per minute to create an
animated effect in mid-air while
working out.
The Smart Rope can be bought

at Apple retail and online stores,
and will be available in white
color. It has four sizes: S, M, L, XL,
so it will meet varying heights of
Photos by youtube Photos by TheGrommet
THIS POOL GIVES SURFERS

THE PERFECT WAVES
Photo by: SurfReport
If youre a surfer, youd always wave pool wouldnt be possible to

want to search for the beaches create if they attempted to a few
with the perfect waves. Finding years ago.
one is a surfers dream come
true but one doesnt always get However, no one really knows
it. Even if they expect to get where his company, Kelly Slater
one in a specific season and Wave Company, built this wave
sometimes they end up feeling pool. The only idea people have
disappointed when it doesnt is that its 100 miles from the
happen. coast in an undisclosed location.
No need to search for the perfect
So world surfing champion, Kelly waves or check the weather reports
Slater, decided to take matters with this one. With the perfect
into his own hands. For ten years, weather and wind direction, Slater
he and his team has developed and his team can surf anytime
a man-made wave pool to give they want.
him the perfect wave he needs
to show off his awesome surfing But thats the thing: only he and a
Photo by: Surfermag skills. According to Slater, this chosen few know where it is.
34 AUGUST 2016
ENGINEERED: THE TOP
9 BALLS IN SPORTS
By Dion Gteg Reyes
People love to play a lot with balls. Thats an unintended pun, but that statement
is true being a huge majority of the sports involve balls. Theres not a day in sports
channels that the word ball is not mentioned because sports and games involving
such are that prevalent.
Although popularity of such ball sports varies from country to country, here are 9,
in an arguable order, of the most widely used balls in the world of sports:
Volleyball Basketball
It is that sport that is one of the Usually Molten, Spalding, Wilson
most anticipated especially in or Baden, basketballs are made
the Olympics. Famous brands for of synthetic rubber, real rubber or
volleyballs are Tachikara, Molten and leather. Its inside has a bladder,
Mikasa, which are made of rubber which is a balloon-like structure that
bladder, cloth layer, and leather holds air, and the carcass. The former
panels in its inner, second, and outer is made of butyl rubber while the
layers respectively. It approximately latter consists of treads of nylon and
weighs 10 oz. with a 25.6 to 26.4 polyester. Its circumference varies
diameter. from 72-74 cm for women and 75-76
for men.
The Cricket Ball
Made from a core of cork, with a Tennis Ball
layer of tightly wound string and a This ball is covered with felt made
cover of leather, the cricket ball is a from nylon and wool with pressurized
more solid version of the baseball. gas on the inside. It is a hollow, two-
The most popular cricket ball is piece rubber shell, usually 2.5 inches
that of Kookaburra, which produces in diameter and fluorescent yellow.
different sizes of cricket balls The first tennis balls were composed
according to age and gender. of leather and cloth filled with rags
or horsehair.
Ping Pong Ball
Ping pong balls or table tennis The Baseball
balls are filled with air that smells Used for the sport baseball,
like the material celluloid, which obviously, the baseball features a
is a colorless flammable material rubber of cork center, with a yarn
composed of nitrocellulose and wrap. According to the official
camphor. This explains why this ball, baseball rules, it should have the
among the smallest in sports, can two strips of white horsehide or
easily be burned. cowhide, tightly stitched together. It
is approximately 9 to 9.25 inches.
Golf Ball
This ball is one of the few balls The Soccer Ball
that has evolved over the years. Perhaps the most famous among
Originally, it is composed of wood, these balls, the soccer ball is
which was in the 17th century. It is composed of multiple layers of lining
now made of titanium compounds of polyester or cotton blend. This
and hybrid materials, with a mass no gives the ball its strength, structure
more than 1.62 oz. and bounce. There is also a bladder
inside the ball holding the air, made
Football of latex rubber or butyl. Soccer balls
Often attributed as American are among those that have most
football, this sport has a non- evolved.
spherical ball made of leather. It is
actually a prolate spheroid. Such is
used with the related sports Rugby Photos by askaboutsports
and Australian football.
AUGUST 2016
35
CAN
COCONUT
WATER
REPLACE
SPORTS
ENERGY
DRINKS? Photo by Mercola
Most athletes and busy with lots of electrolytes, like According to sports nutritionist
people like engineers, nurses, sodium which is the one that Nancy Clark, MS, RD and
and even students rely on is most lost from our body author of Nancy Clarks Sports
sports energy drinks to be when we sweat. According Nutrition Guidebook, coconut
able to be productive in their to a study published in water wont rehydrate the
routines. Unfortunately, Medicine & Science in Sports body unless you can drink
while sports energy drinks & Exercise, coconut water plenty of it. If one can tolerate
do work, they are artificial. replenishes our bodily fluids large amounts of this, it could
So is there a more natural just as well as sports drinks help in keeping you hydrated.
alternative for energy drinks? and even better than water.
YesCoconut water. It is only the flavor of the
sports drinks that attracts
Pure coconut water is loaded the masses.
Photo by SBsportlive
36 AUGUST 2016
THE ONLY SHOE ENGINEERED TO
WRAP AND FIT ANY FEET
If you want to get your friends or This might be the perfect footwear
family member a shoe as a gift but for travelers who will find this easy
doesnt know his or her shoe size, it to pack and will already skip wearing
doesnt matter if you just buy this socks to their comfort. Fashion wise,
athletic footwear suited to any kind it wouldnt be a problem as well
of feet. And we have a Japanese because of the wide variety of
designer and Italian shoemaker to designs in the collection.
thank for it.
Vibram explained that this concept
The Furoshiki series, created by is derived from the Japanese
Masaya Hashimoto with Vibram, custom of packaging items by
is a shoe collection that features wrapping them in cloth fabric. The
soles that wrap anyones feet like company thought of using the
a burrito. It folds around the feet same system to the feet, making
without a need for laces, with the the Furoshiki the first and only sole
upper constructed with stretch on the market that wraps around
fabric. Its simple hook and loop the entire foot.
system allows for a quick, easy fit,
flexible to any size of feet. The
innovative shoes are lightweight, Photo by: Vibram
also providing comfort on any
surface with the unique design of
the sole.
AUGUST 2016
37
Photo by scoop
EQUIMTRE:
A WEARABLE
DEVICE TO
MONITOR
RACEHORSES'
HEALTH
Horse-racing is a dangerous sport. rate, as well as respiratory rate
There are more than 150 horses and the animals acceleration and
in UK are killed each year, and speed. The Equimtre monitors
thousands are injured. In the US, other environmental conditions like
around 500 are killed every year. humidity, and the trainer can check
all these through an app.
With this in mind, Arioneoa start
up in Paris, France has developed a There are already existing racehorse
wearable device that monitors the smart devices that do this. But
health of the horses during a race. Equimtre runs the data through
The new device is called Equimtre, algorithms which compare them
and it is designed to reduce the with past performance data.
number of fatalities as well as prevent
injury. This will also help trainers to A trainers eye is very important
monitor the horses performance. and we do not want to replace their
expertise, says Valentin Rapin, the
The devices sensor fits into the Arioneo co-founder but this tool will
horses girth. It records physiological give trainers information they dont
data like temperature and heart have today.
38 AUGUST 2016
NIKE'S BEST
SHOES EVER!
Almost 30 years ago, after Doc Brown and Marty McFly awesome Nike HyperAdapt
Back to the Future became traveled to the future to in 1.0 will be available ONLY to
a box office success, its the movie 21 October 2015 members of Nike + beginning
producers approached Nike sent actor Michael Holiday 2016 in three colors.
Nike Inc. innovator Tinker J. Fox a pair of actual self-
Hatfield to create a lacing sneakers, which must The current design has
futuristic pair of sneakers have been a massive blast buttons on the side that
for the second installment from the past. lets you adjust the tightness
in the trilogy, which resulted of the shoe, but Hatfield is
in what is now a pop culture Since then, Nike has been promising that in the future,
icon. teasing a commercial release the shoe itself will know if
of the self-lacing pair-- the you need it tight or with a
Over 15 years later, Nike Nike HyperAdapt 1.0. It has little wiggle room. Hold on
released 1,500 replicas lights, a futuristic design, to your pink hoverboards,
of the shoes. They lit up, and wait for it the laces people, your shoes are about
but didnt lace. Last year tighten when your heel hits to get way smarter.
however, on the date that a sensor inside the shoe. The
Photo by: complex
AUGUST 2016
39
ENGINEERING
STUDENTS INVENT
AUTOMOBILE FOR
COMPETITION
Photo by TheNational
Engineering students from hill climbs, finish four hour
universities all over the world endurance tests and other
will gather at Rochester, New strenuous events.
York to show their design
and engineering skills in The SAE is a globally active
the 40th Annual Mini Baja professional association and
Competition. For the first standards organization for
time, 25 student from the engineering professionals in
School of Engineering will different industries ranging
be representing Fairfield at from aerospace, automotive
the event. and also commercial vehicles.
This competition is run by Building these cars are not

the Society of Automotive only difficult, but are pricey Photo by UAEInteract
Engineers (SAE). It will test as well. Building a mini
each teams mini baja, a
dune buggy-like vehicle. The
baja would cost around
$10,000. Luckily for the team GLOBAL HYBRID
ELECTRIC CAR
bajas will be tested on their members, the University
capability to get through agreed to cover the costs.
CHALLENGE
FEATURES STUDENTS'
CREATIONS
A 300-kilometer race their build as lightweight
track tested the abilities as possible. While some
of student-built electric teams installed generators
cars in the Global Hybrid to supplement the energy
Electric Car Challenge held used while moving and
at Al Forsan International chose energy efficiency over
Sports Resort, Abu Dhabi. weight, some teams opted to
Students who came from put them in several pit stops.
Photo by LSU UAE, Egypt, Kuwait and Last 2015, the first place in
Qatar universities joined the race was awarded to an
the competition with hopes all-female team from Qatar
of winning and launching University.
their careers as engineers
and car enthusiasts. Racers Event director Dr. Fahad
were required to design Almaskari believes that in
their vehicle by only using doing the race, students
US$6,000 and more than are receiving support to
the speed, the efficiency of develop solutions for the
the cars were tested. next generation of electric
cars. He also said that it is
UAEU Electrical Engineering an exciting opportunity to
student Alaaddin Al Khuzai not only build innovation
said in an interview that to capacity across the Middle
get the edge, and to get a East but also to invest in
leg-up on the competition, a sustainable future for the
theyve decided to make youth.
Photo by NIUToday
40 AUGUST 2016
THIS ROBOT
CAN BEAT YOU
AT BADMINTON
A group of students the Asia-Pacific Robocon This robot has become very
and professors from the 2015, wherein the robots popular in China. It played
University of Electronic would compete against each ceremonial matches against
Science and Technology of other in doubles matches. Dong Jiong, an Olympic
China developed a robot medal winning badminton
that can play the sport According to Huang Xi, a player. Recently, it competed
badminton just like any student from the University against table tennis
amateur player. This robot of Electronic Science and champion Wang Liqin.
uses cameras, motion Technology of China, "We
sensors and a special were the only team who Photo by prog3
navigation system. made this robot fully-
automated. We are in the
It was named the business of making clever
Robomintoner, and was devices. We might as well
created for competition. make it fully intelligent,"
The UESTC team was
given a task to create a
badminton-playing bot for
NEUROSTIMULATING
HEADPHONES IMPROVES
ATHLETES TRAINING
Dan Chao, cofounder current stimulation. It makes more or less likely to fire,
and CEO of startup Halo it slightly easier for the and have produced some
Neuroscience, released neurons to fire, Chao said. promising evidence that this
neurostimulating Theoretically, this should technology could be used
headphones called Halo cause them to form more to help improve cognition,
Sport. The arch of these new connections. According aid in stroke recovery, and
headphones contain two to Chao, the companys improve motor skills.
electrodes that deliver research data suggests this
Photo by technologyReview
a very small amount of effect can be used to help
electric current to the athletes to get more out of
users head, aimed at the their training.
neurons in the motor cortex,
which the brain region that Research shows that such
coordinates movement. mild stimulations can
indeed make neurons
This mild stimulation is
called transcranial direct
AUGUST 2016
41
THE
WORLD'S
FIRST
'HUMAN
ARTIFICIAL
GILLS', A
FAUX?
Triton is an 'oxygen respirator air displaced between an inhale water just to supply the amount
that allows its users to breathe and exhale action of the lungs, an of oxygen needed. How can that
underwater for up to 45 minutes average human breathes about much water go through and
at a maximum depth of 15 feet' 500 milliliters of air per breathe- out the gadget by just relying
developed by Korean designer -with 5% of the pure oxygen on the swimming and suction?
Jeabyun Yeon. With a fully charged being absorbed by the body (air No, definitely a pump way bigger
battery, it promises a supply of is 21% oxygen when inhaled, and than the Triton would be needed
breathable air without the need 16% when exhaled). That 5% to do that.
to resurface from the water. It is oxygen would be 25 milliliters
suppose to work because of the (which is also 0.0011 mol or 35.52 Yeon's vision is good, but unless
microporous hollow fiber (MPHF, milligrams by stoichiometry) of a nanopump or nanoopen-circuit
with thread holes smaller than oxygen gas. To obtain that, Triton Scuba system and closed-circuit
the molecules of the water) built would need to work on a hundred nanorebreather is developed and
inside the apparatus. The MPHF, percent efficiency and filter about incorporated inside the Triton, it is
together with a micro compressor 6 liters of well-oxygenated surface impossible to generate that much
allows the oxygen molecules to be ocean water per breathe. But how of oxygen, air at a right amount
extracted and remain inside while many breathes would a person of pressure into its users.
the water molecules go out. need to take per dive?
However skeptics can't help but If an average swimmer would

raise a lot of questions regarding take 15 breathes per minute, that Photo by: indiegogo
this 'concept gadget'. Let's just would leave the Triton with 90
say that based on the volume of L (almost 24 gallons) of filtered
42 AUGUST 2016
Sports Engineering and Other Special Features Photo by: Arstechnica
BONER KAYAK SOUNDS LIKE AN
EXCITING RIDE, AND IT ACTUALLY IS
It is highly likely that there wont the backseat of your car. No more There are even foot rests that can
be ads for the Boner Kayak in the do you have to indulge in a bit of be adjusted as per your needs. Pretty
English-speaking world at least for exercise trying to get the damn kayak nifty, right? You even get locking
the foreseeable future. Nonetheless, attached to the roof of the car. hatches to store items. The storage in
youve got to admit that it is a beautiful front has a capacity of 55 liters and
kayak. The design is sweet enough Of course, modular kayaks by 75 liters in the one at the back. Quite
to appeal to any kayak enthusiast themselves are nothing out of the useful for those tranquil overnight
irrespective of the language barrier or ordinary. There are quite a few of trips.
the unusual name. The Boner Kayak them these days. However, what
is the creation of one Hans Boner, a makes the Boner Kayak stand out is When broken down, you can use the
Swiss inventor. that it eschews plastic, the popular wheel attachment provided to carry
construction material for modular it wherever you want, even to the
However, once you take a look at kayaks. Instead, it opts for fiberglass very edge of the waters. Moreover, it
the kayak, the name will be the and wood. That makes the kayak look can be assembled in just 3 minutes
last thing in your mind. It features like a classy work of art when floating without any tools whatsoever.
a modular design that allows the across the waters.
kayak to be broken down into 3 parts. Kayaking is now extra convenient
These pieces can be slotted together When assembled, the kayak will because of this innovation.
to make it easier to carry. Broken give you a high seat along with a
down, the kayak can be stuffed inside comfortable support for the knees. Photo by: woodz
AUGUST 2016
43
MASTERS BOXING GETS
STUDENT ENGINEERED
INVENTS WITH THIS
MONITORING WEARABLE
SYSTEM FOR SENSOR
CAMELS If youve ever been inside a
boxing gym, youll see athletes
frequency, and accuracy which
could help in formulating a
training in a whole lot of ways. regimen to create an optimal
Camel racing has been a part of computer science and signal Some might be hitting the bags training experience for the
UAEs rich heritage and sports processing in his research, while some might be sparring winning condition. There are
history. It is considered to be Alnofeli was able to create a camel up in the ring but did do you some factors like time between
cultural tradition across their monitoring system. know that all that training is attacks that can be measured
lands for centuries. planned in a room far from all accurately with Hysko and could
Knowing the potential
The sport, similar to horse commercial applications of those equipment? Coaches plan determine a win or lose situation.
racing, is an event for betting Alnofelis innovation, Masdar training regimens by watching Fighters in the Rio Olympics are
and is also a tourist attraction. Institute has filed a provisional how their athletes fight and what already using the technology to
But despite the sports popularity, patent with the United States better way to do that than in the drive results for the fight ahead.
Saeed Alnofeli, a Masters student Patent and Trademark Office video room. Hours and hours are
from the Masdar Institute of (USPTO) for the innovative spent in this room to study how
Science and Technology believes camel monitoring system. their fighters could improve on
specific fields. This is what drove Photo by: Hykso
that there are some aspects of the
sport that need improvement. This invention was based on Hykso into creating a sensor that
Alnofelis thesis research entitled does all that.
I found some challenges in Customer Driven Product
the camel racing industry, Development Process for Camel Hykso gathers data from a
including a poor understanding Monitoring System. The research fighters punches like speed,
of the camels health and how focuses on optimizing monitoring
to improve camels racing systems for camel training, which
performance, which is what can help improve camel training
motivated my research, Alnofeli and racing.
said.
By incorporating the latest
technological advances in Photo by: Wamda
44 AUGUST 2016
THE LARGEST SPORTS
Its common knowledge that
North Korea is the kind of
Korea that is way too exclusive,
ARENA IN THE WORLD

that there is little knowledge on
the whereabouts of the country
including its engineering and
architectural state. But when
IS IN NORTH KOREA
one has gained access of the
country through city tours,
one can appreciate the superb
infrastructure and tall buildings,
including the sports arena that is
considered to be the largest in the
world in terms of capacity.
The May Day Stadium is indeed
one of North Koreas hidden
gems. Built in 1989 as a response
to Seouls Olympic Stadium with
their then conflict, it emerged as
the countrys host of many soccer
matches, athletic competitions,
and the famous annual Arirang,
or Mass Games, events. This is
where the North Koreans also
perform gymnastics and colorful
dance performances while on the
bleachers.
History was made in this arena
Photo by BusinessInsider for having the largest pay-per-
view event for professional
wrestling way back in 1995.
Notably, it also was the stage of
a public execution of generals
plotting against dictator Kim
Jong Il in 1992.
It took two and a half years for
this arena to be completed, in
time for the 13th World Festival
of Youth and Students. But
in 2014, it was remodelled to
optimize its use.
This national stadium of North
Korea, found in Pyongyang
that lies adjacent the Taedong
River, can accommodate up to
150,000 people seated. Its total
Photo by flickr floor space is over 200,000 square
meters, with an exterior that
resembles that of a parachute or
a magnolia flower depending
on perspective. But its intended
to be the said flower with 16
petals, each of which are all
steel covering 60 meters inside
the stadium and 40 meters out.
The roof covers 94,000 square
meters, doubling the figure of
the previous record holder King
Fahd Stadium in Riyadh.
This stadium wouldnt be
standing now if it werent for
the leadership of Kim II Sung,
who led the country from 1972
to 1994. Performances are held
every Arirang ceremony to pay
tribute to its countrys founder.
Photo by Listabuzz
Photo by: Telegraph
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Cool Hi-Tech Jet For
The Rich Athlete
When youre filthy rich, you train while theyre flying on the theres also a massage table,
get to travel in style. First way to their next game. a 4K resolution screen and a
class seats and hi-tech modes smart toilet available. The jet
of transportations are made The public can get a glimpse of can also make a team feel at
available in just a snap of the hi-tech jet during the Rio home since it can change colors
your finger. Thats exactly Olympics. The jet provides its depending on the teams color
how famous athletes live their users equipment to train while and individualized seats with
lives for sure. Now, a Russian other equipment are available their respective numbers.
company has made it available for data and analysis of the
for athletes to fly in this new players. Four different zones are Sukhoi plans to start production
hi-tech jet! also present in the jet: a zone of SportJet by 2017 and make
for coaches, players, the medical it available for the rich athletes
Sukhoi, an aircraft company, is team and the staff. by 2018. The company wants
giving athletes the option to Russian teams to be its first
fly first class in its latest jet, the Aside from gadgets available customers.
SportJet. Of course it will be for the players in each seat,
every athletes dream to fly in it.
Why? Because it allows them to Photo by: Sukhoi Via Sport
Techie
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MERCEDES-
If you want to drive around the golf
course in style and have the cash
for it, then this may be for you.
BENZ Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a high-

tech golf cart that looks similar to a
sports car! 3 years ago, they asked
UNVEILS fans to submit ideas for a golf cart

of the future, and this futuristic
HIGH TECH,
golf cart has been the companys
response.
SPORTS
This golf cart was designed by the
automaker and its project partner,
golf cart designer Garia. The cart has
CAR-
a 10.1 inch tablet installed, which
displays its current speed and power
consumption, as well as the controls
INSPIRED
of the vehicle. You can tap on the
screen to change driving modes,
wherein you can choose between
GOLF CART
sport or eco. You can also switch the
headlights, heater, AC and wipers
with the tablet. It also displays your
vehicle's position on the app of the
golf course and provides you access
to different programs like weather
apps.
Other than the tablet, the golf cart

also has integrated Hi-Fi Bluetooth
speakers and a fridge. In the future,
Mercedes intends to add smartphone
integration to their futuristic golf
cart.
Photo by: Ecomento
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Photo by: Tissot
NBA GETS
If theres anything about the fragile, it has been tested to be
NBA that has been left behind durable during dunks and hard
despite it being the leader in hits. A spare shot clock is ready
digital technologies in major in cases it will be broken.
pro leagues, it is the shot clock.
NEW LED
But now that is also about to This technology comes with
change. an automatic data transfer to
any location in the area, like
In collaboration with Swiss the video board, press box, or
SHOT CLOCK
watchmaker Tissot, the NBA broadcast trucks.
shot clock will have a major
upgrade. It will now be made All NBA arenas will have the
of transparent LED glass which exact same shot clock, a first in
will enable those seated behind the league. Eighty-seven shot
the shot clock to watch the clocks will be issued to the NBA
game unimpeded. Although the stadium with three for each.
new shot clock looks a little too
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THIS AI PERSONAL
TRAINER HELPS YOU
BE A BETTER RUNNER
Did you want to become a runner just to get fit and healthy?
You might be one now but would you prefer to have a
trainer to help you achieve your running goals? Theres a
new artificial intelligence program thats designed to be
your personal trainer!
Get ready for Vi.
Its a Kickstarter campaign that aimed to reach a goal of

$100,000 and surprisingly, it reached that amount in just
90 minutes as soon as it was introduced last June. The
money raised for the project was even doubled in just 24
hours after the campaign started. Just goes to show that
people are eager to have their own personal trainer.
So what does one get in this AI personal trainer?
It has real-time insights and can guide you throughout your

workout. It even motivates you to improve and do better. Vi Photos by Sport Techie
recognizes commands and questions as well - responding
to questions such as hows my heart rate? The personal
trainer was designed to be sweat proof and non-slip so that
you dont have to worry about losing it along the way.
While it is still recommended for runners, the developers

are currently working on making it available for swimmers
and bikers.
Vi is developed by LifeBEAM, a wearable tech company

that has clients like NASA and US Air Force.
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THE PHYSICS
BEHIND THESE
AMAZING
FOOTBALL CURLS
By Dion Gteg Reyes Photo by: benditsoccer
Avid football fans distinguish Beckham spinning football drags some of the air
and Maradona with their curls on the around with it.
inside of the soccer cleat. There are
also Eder, Nelinho, and Roberto Carlos Imagine this explanation from the view
with their curls on the outside. These of the football: there is air rushing on
impressive curls are what we call in all sides, but on different directions. The
physics as the Magnus Effect. Not air drag of the side of the ball turning into
bending. the air slows downs the airflow; while the
other side speeds up the airflow.
The Magnus Effect is so called after
the scientist, German physicist and When a soccer player kicks the ball the
chemist Heinrich Gustav Magnus, who right, the ball spins counter-clockwise
discovered it in a laboratory through with the Magnus effect acting left, thus
an experiment in 1853. It is the side- curving also left, and vice versa. This
force on a sphere that is both rotating causes a deviation several feet from the
and moving forward, diverting its original trajectory.
directions from its principal flight
path. This creates the spin or the curl that
famous footballers have mastered over
An object, in this case the football, time, which goes to their score card. The
spinning through a fluid stays away football players use this air-bending skill
from its straight path when there to score as this is less predictable for the
are pressure differences developed goalie to act upon.
from the changing velocity caused by
the spinning body. This effect is best Of course this isnt exclusive to only
explained by a topic in fluid mechanics soccer football but to other ball games
called the Bernoullis theorem, which as well.
states that fluid pressure decreases
at points where the speed of the
fluid increases. Such explains why a
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BAT PERFORMANCE IN
BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL
CAN BE ENGINEERED
By Dion Gteg Reyes
Most sports havent essentially

changed over the years. Standards
are always as they were when
the sport started, and such is
the case in baseball and softball.
The bat and the ball have been
the same, which enabled the
field of engineering make better
understandings of the relationship
between the bat and the ball.
Further, this has lead to better bat
performance.
Yup, bat performance in baseball

and softball can be engineered.
There are two ways that this
can be measured: elasticity and
stiffness. Both are dependent on
repeated tests.
Every time a ball is in a play, there

are three important factors to be
considered to in measuring bat
performance. They are the speed Photo by: usatoday
of the pitch (vp), the speed of
the bat (vb), and the collision
efficiency (ea). The collision
efficient is readily computed as
the ratio of the balls rebound
speed to the balls inbound speed.
Given these three factors, the

speed of a hit ball in play can
be computed using the following
formula, which will set as the
standard in comparing tests:
vh = vp ea + vb (1 + ea).
This is one measure of the accuracy

of baseball and softball players.
There are digital models that
simplify bat performance, which
further ranks the players according
to their accuracies. Moreover, this
serves as basis in studying the
opponents abilities as batters and
pitchers.
Who says baseball and softball

are sports that are merely miss
and hit? Photo by: lehighvalleylive
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5 AWESOME
GADGETS TO
IMPROVE YOUR
SPORTS GAME
By Cielo Panda
Technology has been constantly improving in the field of sports engineering.

To be able to help create better athletes, sports tech has evolved from ever-
shrinking sensors to deep learning gadgets. Here, we present to you five sport
gadgets according to TIME that can give you data to help you raise your game.
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Adidas MiCoach Smart Ball
This is more than just an average ball, it is a training device
that connects to smartphones and tablets to give you
tutorials to help you master the pitch. It generates various
data like how hard the ball was struck, impact points, and
even the spin.
Photo by: Bless This Stuff
FWD Powershot
This is a Bluetooth-connected hockey stick-topping sensor
that can calculate the speed of the stick, its swing angle,
weight transfer and other helpful analytics. Its Android
and iOS-compatible and it easily slips inside the top of
a sticks shaft. Its only 35 grams, so the weight is more
or less negligible. It can remember 5,000 shots so better
getem.
Photo by: Creativitech
Game Golf Live

This golf shot-tracking system will surely make your game
of golf more enjoyable. It captures your stats in real-time.
It is Android and iOS compatible. It consists of a waistband
worn tracking device and 18 NFC tags for inserting into the
handle of your club. With this, you can measure fairway
accuracy and shot dispersion, calculate club performance,
and youll be able to count putts as well.
Photo by: Golf Week
Jolt Sensor
This is very useful for sports that could lead to brain
injuries like tackle football. This sensor can be clipped
onto a headband or tucked into a helmet and synced with
Android or iOS apps via Bluetooth to monitor strong hits.
It has a range of up to 200 yards, so worried parents and
coaches can keep track of their players health.
Photo by: Hit Consultant
Peloton Bike
This is a web-connected stationary bike that youll surely
want to use for your cardio sessions. It has a 21.5 inch HD
touchscreen, Wi-Fi, and a neodymium rare earth magnet
resistance system. This can connect you to different live
classes or archived workouts to push you to your limits
and you wont have to leave home.
Photo by: Lulu and Lattes
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53
Which Type of Sports
Drink Should You Buy?
Of course we are all re familiar with Powerade,
Gatorade, Monster, and Red Bull as sports drinks
that enhance endurance and strength for physical
activities as they put it on their commercials. While
they all belong to one category as sports drinks,
there are actually three kinds of sports drinks
engineered with different levels of carbohydrates.
Such are hypotonic, isotonic and hypertonic drinks.
Isotonic drinks
Isotonic drinks are drinks that generally contain

between 4g and 8g of sugar per 100 ml, and have
about the same osmotic pressure as bodily fluids.
An isotonic drink is taken up by the body about as
quickly as water, and is perfect to quench thirst
and provide energy just as equally. This is the
drink for those who play endurance sports.
Photo by SportSister
Hypertonic drinks
Hypotonic drinks Among the three, hypertonic drinks contain the

most sugar which is more than 8g per 100 ml.
This contains less than 4g of sugar (carbohydrates) This also has greater osmotic pressure, which
per 100 ml, with low osmotic pressure. Hypotonic are higher than bodily fluids. The main purpose
drinks are primarily to quench thirst, giving of this kind of drink is to supply energy rather
athletes very little energy. This is ideal for than quench thirst, which only comes secondary.
recreational sports that are not so strenuous. Hypertonic drinks are ideally taken 30 to 60
before sports/training/exertion and immediately
Photo by BiotechUSA after such. This will also work for less strenuous
but long duration exertions like studying, driving,
gaming, etc.
Photo by BevIndustry
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Here is a graphic explanation by 5-a-side to understand better the three kinds of sports drinks.

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Photo by 5-a-side
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THESE BROTHERS
BUILT A ROBOT TO
TEACH PEOPLE
HOW TO PLAY PING
PONG
The Chen brothers were competitive when Trainerbot is an app-enabled ping pong
it came to ping pong. Playing the game at robot and can help anyone boost their
a very young age, Alexander and Harrison skills in playing ping pong. Its compatible
were able to master each others moves with Android or iOS devices so anyone
and eventually became really good at the has access to this device. Players can play
game. However, both had to move away it anywhere - from their own homes to
to study in different places and found it their offices (during break time of course).
difficult to find someone who had the It really wouldnt be a problem carrying
same passion that they had for the sport. it around since it is only 1.2kg and has a
travel-size dimensions of 16x32cm. It only
So they decided to build a robot that can costs $329 - with 1 unit, 30 ping pong balls
turn casual ping pong players to pros! and 1 power supply.
They first started out with a prototype The Chen brothers aimed to reach its $80k
made out of a garbage can. Every summer goal and plans to produce the first batch
and winter breaks, they used what they of units by the end of the years. People
learned in college to improve the robot seem to love the idea of a robot teaching
theyre working on. On their 8th and them how to play ping pong. Over $218k
final prototype, they have seemed for was raised! The backers of the project will
the Kickstarter community to help them be receiving their units in February and
produce and sell their Trainerbot to the March 2017.
public.
Photos by: Trainerbot Via Kickstarter
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Photo by Hello Giggles
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Photo by: Trainerbot Via Kickstarter
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COMPUTERS
WILL WRITE
MINOR LEAGUE
GAMES NEWS
SOON
Baseball game writers may be in human writers can give to make a
danger of losing their jobs when story enjoyable.
computers will do the writing for
big companies. The Associated Press As for the other sports, these
has recently announced that stories computers may have a hard time
written about the minor league writing them since computers rely
games will be written by computers completely on the data which isnt
with the help of natural language exactly easy to get from other games.
algorithm company, Automated Baseball is a data-driven game, which
Insights. makes it possible for computers to
write the stories.
The data these computers will use
will be coming from the information For the other sports writers out
given by the Major League Baseball there, you dont have to worry about
Advanced Media (MLBAM). With losing your jobs to machines. These
the help of this technology, around computers are not as advanced as
142 uncovered teams will be able we expect them to be. Also, we
to enjoy a little publicity from this believe that people would still prefer
coverage. a news article with a little bit of a
commentary on the side.
As expected, the stories written will
be very straightforward but it gets
the job done. Unlike humans, these
Photo by qz.com
computer-written stories dont have
the sarcasm, the wit and the humor
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How Has Technology
Changed The Sports
Industry
Technology has played an important role in As for the athletes, they can easily reach out
shaping our lives and improving every industry to their fans and ask for their support. These
present at the moment. When you look at it, athletes can easily connect with their audience,
technology has opened new doors and made way so big companies can easily hire them to endorse
for new industries to operate in our society. From their brands. Thats the impact social media has
business to sports, theres always something on the sports industry. Everythings easier to
engineers have contributed that provided us with achieve: connection and coverage.
the technology to help us live more efficiently.
Another way technology played a huge role in
Now, lets focus on sports. todays sports industry is the ticket-buying. In
the past, sports fans have to endure long lines
How has technology shaped todays athletes? outside stadiums just to buy tickets for their
From a more detailed assessment on an athletes favorite games. Now, you can easily buy one
body to gadgets that allow them to move faster online. With just a few clicks on your desktop or
and play better, technology is important in todays mobile phones, you are now ready for the best
sports industry. game youll ever see.
These are the ways technology changed the Lastly, technology has shaped the way athletes are
sports industry. being trained now. This involves the consideration
of their safety and welfare. Trainers use the latest
With the 2016 Olympics in Rio coming up very gadgets available to improve any athletes skill.
soon, more people are excited to watch the Every now and then, when an athlete gets into an
games because of the coverage social media can accident, todays technology has the right tools to
offer to us. Facebook, Twitter and even Instagram help them heal from it and maybe even help them
can update us on whos winning and what games improve their abilities to become the very best in
are coming up. Everybody can easily replay the the game.
games and save it for later viewing.
Photo by De-Facto
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Practice, Practice,
Practice: The Secret to
Efficient Engineering
Problem Solving
When you are already faced with
the exam with utmost practice
up your sleeves, you wouldnt
have a hard time finishing it, even
getting a high score. Familiarity
of the problems presented is key,
paired with the speed in solving
and the ability to work with a
calculator. And all of that can be
done through practice, practice,
practice.
Photo by markvanderpool.naiwe
Engineering is a body of in handling problems with

knowledge that deals with a calculations and analysis. So what
lot of calculations and analysis. is the secret to survive such? Its
It is a world that mixes words fairly simple: practice, practice,
with numbers and applies math practice.
and physics in solving real-life
problems. The old adage practice makes Photo by chemistry.about
perfect doesnt only apply to
Those already in the field know sports but to learning engineering
this too well having been able as well. Solving problems over
to survive tons of gruelling and over again makes you better
exams in college that involve at it. Invest more time on this
extensive problem solving. Even rather than merely staring at the
until one takes the professional problems (thats not solving!).
or licensure exam, he or she The more problems you solve
should be equipped with as a preparation to a quiz or
problem solving skills. Only an exam, the more proficient
few calculations are done with you become in dealing with any
engineering work unless you are kind of engineering problem.
in the field of design, research, It becomes a bit easier for you
and development. to decipher future engineering
problems having been exposed
More than the engineering to different kind of problems by
professionals, engineering mental exercise.
students experience this difficulty Photo by thelifematics
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While stories of the Tesla- focus on smaller details. While
ARE YOU TESLA Edison controversy have

been exaggerated over time,
Teslas ideas around alternating
current allowed him to power
THE ENGINEER especially when it came to

the Nobel Prize both men
generators and lightbulbs, the
lightbulb as invented by Edison
OR EDISON THE were alleged to have refused

because it had been offered
worked it was just not a
good fit with the direct current
BUSINESSMAN? to the other, there are some

seeds of truth to the rumors.
voltage system that he favored.
Similarly, to go back to the

by Margaret Banford Tesla and Edison were very most well-known difference
different men, with Tesla being between Edison and Tesla,
much more focused on his while Tesla managed to get
inventions and engineering lightbulbs to work, it was
work, to the detriment of any Edison who distributed them.
financial concerns. Edison, on His business acumen, while
the other hand, was highly it may have been motivated
focused on selling his designs by personal gain, brought
and inventions, and focused them into the wider public
on the financial side of any consciousness, allowing
given situation. The stories lightbulbs to spread, and
involving both Tesla and lighting systems to gradually
Edison, including the infamous change into the precursors of
generator story (briefly: Tesla the ones we know today.
came to work for Edison soon
after arriving in America. He All this is to say that teamwork
came to Edison with news of a is important, and traits are
flaw in the (admittedly faulty) not necessarily bad. Without
generator design, and was teamwork, progress becomes
told that if he managed to fix much harder, because everyone
it, Edison would personally is working away on things
pay him fifty thousand dollars. which, naturally, are geared
Having fixed the problem, Tesla towards their own personal
came to Edison and asked for strengths. Teamwork allows us
his money, only to be informed to pool those strengths, and
that Edison had been joking), working in common means
show that while both men that tasks become easier.
may have shared a similar
skill set and range of interests, The combined expertise of
they approached life from Tesla and Edison gave us
completely different directions. lightbulbs Edison created the
lightbulb, Tesla discovered that
This is not necessarily a bad it worked more efficiently when
thing overspecialize and supplied with electricity via
you breed in weakness, after alternating current. Tesla was
all but the story of the able to work with alternating
difficulties Tesla and Edison current to the degree that he
had when working together did because he was entirely
are a testament to the power focused on the invention side
of teamwork. Both men of his work. Edison was on
accomplished so much apart track to supply America with
what could they have done his lightbulbs and lighting
together? methods, because he knew
how to advertise his products
Everybody has their own area and inventions. If the two had
of expertise, even (or perhaps continued to work together,
especially) people who are the invention of the lightbulb
working in the same field. In could have profited them both,
the same vein, some people but instead, because they had
may be more focused on the already parted company by this
Photo by: openculture,
bigger picture of what they are point, Edison was no longer
hedgehogvsfoxes
doing, while others can only credited with supplying light to
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Photo by: youtube
his country, and Tesla ended up focus on profit (conveniently
penniless because of actions forgetting that he was a
outside his own control. celebrated inventor in his
own right, as seen by the fact
Teamwork also allows that he created the lightbulb).
everybody involved in a project What is forgotten is that having
to be recognized for their a solid business sense being
work. Unlike Tesla, who gave able to sell what you create
up the money he was rightfully is not necessarily a bad thing.
owed in unpaid royalties when Teslas work arguably only
Westinghouse was caught became as famous and widely-
up in financial difficulties, a used as it is today through
team which utilizes all aspects his collaboration with other
of its members skills will be people who had a head for
able to ensure that everyone business. Teamwork allows
is properly appreciated and everyone working on a project
credited for the work they to be valued for the work they
have done, and will continue to do, rather than simply the
do for the team in the future. people who have the ability
Biographers of Tesla tend to to move the product into the
vilify Edison for his supposed public consciousness.
About the Author:

Margaret Banford, when not writing, spends her time reading
and playing several musical instruments. She is also a fair baker
Photo by: diffen and the CEO of C.M. Cornes, Birmingham UK.
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WHAT HAPPENS
WHEN YOU FAIL
A CHEMICAL
ENGINEERING
SUBJECT
By Afsana Alam
There are many ways students can come to terms overlooked it. As a student, I was still expecting her to
with failing a subject. Here, its basically about just let me through to the next phase. I went online,
what happened after that failure and how I coped saw the failing letter and that was it. My confidence
with it. became like that of Humpty-Dumptys fate, broken
and couldnt be put together again. Not passing the
Professor, it was the stress. I was tensed and the subject was disheartening in itself, but the fact that
information was all over the place. I was afraid I it was my very first Chemical Engineering subject,
wasnt going to complete the paper. added more fuel to the fire. That fact alone threw me
into a pool of doubts and I started questioning myself.
I understand, but, your answers on the paper is
telling me that you still havent learned the basics Well, before reaching that phase of sanity, I had to
of this subject. I dont think you are ready yet. overcome some rough hurdles.
Thats when I knew. Thats when I knew I was going Myself.

to have to repeat that damned subject and being I cried like how Luffy cried for his brother Ace when
an ass kisser wasnt going to help. Well, that was he died in the anime One Piece. Loud and clear, I
my first time in her office and there wasnt much was all over the damn placethe feeling was that
on my paper to argue for. But, I still desperately devastating. The first subject of the field and I failed
tried to convince her to just give me that passing it?, Should I just quit?, Stupid woman! What would
grade. I tried all sorts of bullcrap to convince her; you lose if you would have given me the passing
it was due to the stress the questions were going grade?, You had to fail me! Have you ever asked
over my head, the concepts were all over my mind, yourself why students fail your class?. I drowned in
the time wasnt enough,etc. However, it looked like negativity and sometimes even Googled inspirational
the more I spoke, the more certain she became quotes to get me back up. The quotes didnt help
about my understanding of the subject and the much really, but, thanks to time, over-eating and
more hopeless I became of passing it. animes, which really helped me in getting out of the
negativity. Eventually, I came to terms with the failure
Afsana, wake up! She posted the grades online, and tried to move on.
wake up.
Not so fast! The parents!
I saw the message and rushed to check my grade. My mom was fine, but my dad wasnt! For them,
Failure was confirmed for me, since I heard it failing a subject is like blasphemy! I remember the
directly from the horses mouth, but I guess I just expression my dad gave me. It was like he was deeply
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staring into my soul and was about to rip it apart into Am I not smart enough? Will I just be a terrible
an atoms size. It was hard for him to accept it, because Chemical Engineering student if I continue? It was
according to him, Students no matter how bad he/she my first Chemical Engineering subject, so I had to ask
does in a subject, can never fail it. They will somehow myself, Was it the right major for me?. I remember my
pass it. Professor telling me, Never evaluate yourself based
on 1-2 subjects. Look at your overall performance and
I could see my life as an engineering student coming then determine if its the right major for you or not.
to an end, but, my other subjects grade held onto my Regardless of that, my confidence was still shaken up
dad. After he went through my other grades, it finally and I still questioned as to why I didnt get it the first
enlightened upon him that overall, I wasnt a bad Chemical time.
engineering student. He saw that I was doing great in my
other subjects and my license as a Chemical engineering The subject and the Professor were the minor reasons,
student was fortunately saved from cancellation. It took but, the major reason for my failure was because I
them time, but, they eventually understood. sucked at it. I remember I used to just brush through
the questions and instead of solving them, I used to
The next semester began and I found myself crazily directly jump onto the solutions. I couldnt grasp the
wanting Harry Potters invisibility cloak, to avoid people concepts, because I slacked off. I kept piling everything
and to sneakily enter the class of that damned subject. I up till the end. This was my major mistake. I forgot that I
entered the class and my friend says to me, Yea, me too. was doing Engineering, that too, Chemical Engineering.
At that instant, the feeling of embarrassment was masked
by this overwhelming feeling of happiness. Turned out, The revelation came in too late, but, failing a subject
my friends too were on the same boat with me. Honestly, doesnt determine a students success or failure.
its a great feeling to know that its not only you, but, even Failure is not bad, rather, its a displeasing way to
your friends are next level geniuses. reflect upon ourselves and our methods. Therefore, we
as engineering students, should try to understand that
But, was it only the subject? The subject does indeed failure is a temporary phase and that success is just
have a habit to throw the students into a dark abyss. around the corner. Never let 1-2 subjects determine
The concepts were new and different, so it was sort of whether you are a successful student or a failure. Its
difficult for many of us to understand and absorb them. not the subjects, rather, its your motivation, your
However, that wasnt the only reason we had to repeat perseverance and your attitude that determine your
the subject. Looking at so many students repeating the successes and failures. So, never doubt yourself,
class, disclosed a rather undeniable factthe Professor always look ahead and remember, you are a Chemical
sucked. Unfortunately, she was partially at fault for not Engineering student; you are a survivor.
being able to get us geniuses around the concepts clearly.
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65
ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE:
SCIENCE
FICTION OR
REALITY?
By Emmanuel Stalling
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When you hear the term programming and learn of

artificial intelligence, you their own volition for their
probably think of the 2001 own reasons. I know, scary.
Spielberg film, the agents in Below, well discuss the current
The Matrix, or even time- climate of A.I. development,
traveling robots with Austrian and how far we have to go
accents and shotguns. The before the machines rise up to
concept can be divided into eliminate their human creators
two very broad meanings. from existence.
The first is the blanket
definition applied by those Challenges of Artificial
outside the fields of computer Intelligence
engineering and robotics,
which includes a machine or These are the main obstacles
programs ability to absorb in the way of true artificial
data, take its meaning, and intelligence, not just the kind
adjust its behavior according that stops your computer-
Photo by: youtube to ideal outcomes. The second controlled squad mates from
definition, the one that really running into walls in Call of
matters, is more scientific. Duty games.
Intelligence in the term has
much deeper implications Natural Language Processing
than absorbing information Every time we ask our Android
and changing behaviors. It mobiles or iPhones for
contains human concepts like directions and get an answer,
cognition, reasoning, and self- we are seeing fundamental
awareness. It applies to the A.I. at work. This is a large part
aforementioned science fiction of artificial intelligence called
themes like machine sentience, natural language processing
wherein robots and programs (NLP). When we think of the
move beyond their original robots from movies who
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obey commands and carry only it deals specifically with
on discussions like human, it visuals. Weve seen it in action
begins with NLP, which has in such applications as Google
seen tremendous advances Goggles and more recently,
from the days of the early with the self-driven cars that
Turing tests. When machines will eventually replace Uber
are able to understand the drivers. Progress toward
nuances of speech like different practical application could still
dialects of the same language, be considered experimental,
emotional inflections, and so theres some time before
most importantly, sarcasm, the advanced facial recognition
well be on the way to creating seen in film.
the type of machines that
can replace us at work and The Future of Artificial
eventually use our body heat Intelligence
for fuel.
Were still a long way from
Abstract Reference bartending androids, but
Human vanity dictates that weve already seen the three
for intelligence to exist, an challenges above answered
entity must perceive the world in real-life scenarios. In fact,
as we do, and much of our its not unreasonable to
experiences are based on the conclude that digital virtual
abstract. Abstract activities assistants and bot programs
like music, painting, poetry, will be used exclusively by
and literary prose are all modern companies within
full of non-literal concepts, the next decade. That is,
and teaching a machine to once manufactures stop
understand these themes still trying to make robots life-
eludes programmers. You can like and taking us into the
program a robot correlate two uncanny valley. Conglomerates
items with similar values, but like Google and Microsoft
not to understand the power are already committing a
of metaphors as a vessel of tremendous amount of
abbreviated communication. resources toward research and
Until we can show machines development, which means
not to take everything literally, we may even get to see the
they will always be a threat to electronic harbingers of our
our continued existence. extinction in this lifetime.
Optical Recognition This guest post was written by

The final step before the Emmanuel Stalling, software
machines know precisely engineer, technical writer,
how to target humanity is online philosopher, aspiring
granting them the ability to novelist, part-time ninja, and
teach them how to recognize fan of hard science fiction.
abstract shapes. This ties into Follow Emmanuel on Twitter @
the previous entry on this list, The_UnseenOne.
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TOP 5
HARDEST
SUBJECTS IN
CHEMICAL old, some are new to the students,
ENGINEERING therefore it has a fair distribution of
difficulty level throughout (which is
By Afsana Alam somewhat high). Basically, it involves
concepts of physics, which involves
some maths. However, its not the
math part, its the physics part, which
makes the students go crazy.
After passing this subject, I felt like

Photo by imgflip I could pass any subject in Chemical
Chemical Engineering is Engineering; the feeling was that
a difficult major to begin is absolutely normal, because this overwhelming. With this subject,
with, however, there are subject itself is abnormal. Therefore, the student always needs to be up-
a few courses that make take time with this subject. Its hard, to-date. In the sense, students have
the major even worse. its new, its different overall. Practice to study this subject every day,
all sorts of questions, if possible from because the chapters are long and
Well, here are a few of the concepts are difficult to grasp.
the subjects, that me and various other books. Remember, the
answer is in the question itself, so Basically, its trying to aim for our
some of my friends had read the questions carefully. They head. Therefore, the only defense,
the toughest time with. are long, painful and have a lot of we students have is to attack it.
information, therefore, write down Question the concepts and clear
each of them. This will lead to some even the minutest doubt you have
Principles of Chemical other hidden information, which may about the concepts.
Engineering I: eventually turn out to be the trump
card for the students.
In a battle between students and
subjects, this subject will be the Thermodynamics I:
first and the most dangerous enemy
to deal with. This subject basically This subject by far was the worst
reminded me of the Shadow King subject for me after Principles 1. They
from X-men for its special ability are the huge fortified walls on the
to feed off of students hatred. The battlefield, throwing heaps of arrows
more it progresses, the worse it gets! at the students from nowhere. The
It starts off easy, like every other ability of this subject to confuse the
subject, with recurring materials and students is absolutely next level.
equations. However, somewhere in The entire idea of Thermodynamics
between, new concepts start to seep 1 is the ideal gases concepts. These
in and take over the entire subject. Photo by imgflip concepts are like Mystique from
More than approaching the concept, X-men, they keep changing, taking
the questions are more difficult to Fluid Mechanics: on different faces!
approach. They are long and include
a lot of information, which eventually This subject will be the bombard Students need to practice a lot of
make the students lose their track. cannon on the battlefield, because questions to understand where to
it will go straight for the head, use the ideal gas equations. The
As a student myself, I have seen other no pain no gain style. Its a very best part was that we didnt have to
good students who barely passed difficult, but an interesting subject, memorize the equations. We even
the subject and students who didnt because it forces the students to had to deal with theory questions,
pass it for maybe 2-3 consecutive think about the concepts in a whole which also sometimes made us
semesters. Not being able to pass it new perspective. Some concepts are wonder, Why I am doing what I
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to another answer, one question and Heat Transfer. Well, its basically
led to several other questions for us like Juggernaut, crushing the
students. The answers were long, but students and their hopes of ever
it was a step-by-step process. passing it.
We had to know some of the derived Its more like the agony of
equations, which were the key to Thermodynamics recurring 10 times
answering the questions. For me it fold. It mainly involves studying the
was difficult, because I didnt know rate laws and how to derive them.
my information clearly and because Basically, Physical Chemistry I tells
us if a reaction is feasible, Physical
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kinetics of an equation and how that
am doing?. This subject was really reaction will happen.
frustrating, because we had to get
used to applying these hideous If students find rate laws from
looking equations; like we already Chemistry interesting, then it will be
didnt have enough of those. a rather enjoyable subject for them.
The thing is, this subject forces,

literally kicks the students out of their
comfort zone. So, we had to know
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where these equations came from
and why they are being applied only
in particular situations. Therefore,
know the equations, their conditions of that I didnt understand what was
and where they should be applied. happening in the question. Also, I
Practice, practice, practice. Logic, suck at memorizing equations.
along with practice, will definitely
make the student perfect for this The questions are bound to confuse
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enemy. the students, because they are just
never ending. Like Principles 1, the However, Chemistry is not something
questions are long and contain a lot
Mass Transfer: of information. Therefore, again,
students are really fond of, especially
after what we went through in
take your time with the questions. Organic Chemistry I. Therefore, the
On the battlefield, these will be the The concepts arent difficult to grasp,
Trebuchets, which will bombard thing with this subject is to not slack
its just the questions that take time off. Hating it is one thing, but we still
the students with huge fire balls of to understand.
questions. Heat transfer and mass got to pass it. So, know the basics,
transfer use different terminologies, and as I said practice and logic. These
but are very similar concept-wise. will definitely be some useful tools to
For example, I had my heat class beat down this subject to a pulp.
right before the mass class, and in Physical Chemistry II:
the beginning, it felt like we were
doing one subject with two different Well, this subject was for us to
names. However, starting from the understand what happens to the About the author:
middle, we had to deal with questions chemicals on a molecular and atomic Afsana Alam is a chemical
that just couldnt be answered with level. As my friends say, Physical engineering student at American
one or two equations. We needed Chemistry is the combination of University of Sharjah. She is a broke
to know the steps, one answer led major subjects like Thermodynamics blogger and a huge fan of animes.
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An Engineer, A Lawyer and

A Banker Walk Into a Bar
by Amanda Pelletier
The lawyer impatiently flags down the old man behind the
worn wooden bar and orders three bourbons on the rocks. At
first they talk about family, mutual friends, how their stocks
are faring, and whos going to win the world series. Since
college, the engineer, the lawyer and the banker find the time
to get together a few times a year.
Once they have their first drink in hand, they start in on

debating the best way to solve pressing environmental issues.
Seeing as the lawyer bought the drinks, he feels fit to throw
his opinion out first. As he loosens his light pink silk tie he
tells them, If the government held polluters accountable
for emissions with tighter policies it would reduce further
pollution and slow the rise of the worlds oceans.
Listening quietly while sipping bourbon from the edge of

his glass, the engineer reminds his friends in their suits, Its
difficult to tell where emissions come from. They are carried
on the wind across state and international borders and
its mostly past generations that made the majority of the
emissions affecting us now. A young woman sits a few bar
stools away and orders a mojito and flashes the three men a
curious glance.
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Ice cubes clink against the bankers perfectly-aligned white
teeth as he swallows the last of his bourbon. He adds that,
Policy ought to be paired with taxation on emissions to create
a financial incentive to reduce future warming. He slicks back
his thinning hair and adds, Its all about the money.
Turning to the banker, the engineer says, Its unfair to tax

upcoming urbanization in poor regions. How are they to get
ahead with steep tax burdens not applied to other nations
during their industrial revolution and urbanization stages?
Slowing their economic growth would only stifle their ability
to use more environmentally friendly methods to generate
energy and add to the long-term use of coal.
Instead of policy, the engineer tells them, we could make

current transportation systems more efficient and slow the
progress of greenhouse gas release. Massive gas exchange
units that work on the same principal as trees could be Photo by theodysseyonline
constructed to cycle carbon dioxide into oxygen as the wind
passes through them. The same structures could double Taking another careful sip from his glass as to not dampen his
as wind turbines or be lined with solar panels to reduce thick mustache, the engineer tells the men in suits It doesnt
dependence on oil and coal fired plants. A few bar stools matter where its built, as long as the conditions are prime
down, the young woman nods in agreement with the engineer. for the physics and science behind the machine to work. If it
works like it should and benefits everyone, then it would be
While bragging with increasing volume and decreasing important for all nations to preserve.
pronunciation about their individual skills and capabilities,
they had quickly drained their first round of drinks. The banker From behind his gold-rimmed spectacles, the banker reminds
waves at the old man and orders three citrus vodka cocktails his friend the engineer, its bankers that find investors for
on his tab. The second round rapidly expands their already venture capital projects, and without men like him pipe
oversized egos, throwing fuel on the heated debate. dreams like giant gas sucking trees wouldnt float. He points
out that if they were to side with environmentalists, then Big
The lawyer starts raving about how International policies for Oil would back out, and he adds, with an awkwardly close lean
building something like that would have to be in place to ensure toward the engineer in his dark denim jeans and half buttoned
the construction would go forward on schedule and meet dress shirt, bring their money out with them.
regulations. It would benefit the international community
but if conflict broke out in the region it was built he rattled Big Oil would back it, the engineer speaks frankly, over his
on with self-righteous grandeur, until the banker butts in to raving friends because it would fix their emissions issues.
ask Wholl pay for such a huge construction project? If we Hell, theyd install one on every oil rig and that would
taxed emission we could use an international pool to fund the decrease ocean acidification as the gas was fixed into water
project. molecules circulated in machinery installed on the rigs base.
They could suck up emissions, slow sea level rise and reverse
ocean acidification. No taxes or policy needed, just sell Big Oil
on the idea and hand them the schematics.
The engineer allows the suits to banter and debate amongst

themselves as he quietly slides down the bar next to the
woman with the empty glass. She is studying environmental
engineering at the local university and wants to hear more
about this oil rig idea. He orders her another her mojito and
asks if shed like to see the skyscraper being retrofitted for
rooftop solar with a massive crane four blocks up near his
hotelthere is a killer view from his room.
Ready to order third round, the banker and the lawyer set
their empty cocktail glasses on the bar and look around for
their friend; its the engineers turn to buy. They turn to
catch a glimpse of the engineer as he slips out the door while
discussing the complexities of climate change and sea level
rise with a pretty young woman by his side who turns and
smiles back at them.
About the Author: Amanda is a homesteading tech nerd

working from her rural home as a freelance writer, graphic
Photo by whiskeyriff designer, and educational program coordinator.
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71
HORRIBLE
ENGINEERING
BOSSES
By Patricia Eldridge
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Imagine yourself in the shoes by numerous engineers. A

of Jason Bateman (but as an terrible boss results in a highly
engineer) in the movie Horrible uninteresting work environment,
Bosses. You have to work your which severely hampers
bum off from sunrise to sunset motivation, productivity and
(and longer), be shouted at for progression. Not only is it bad for
being just a couple minutes the company, but it is also bad for
late, not be awarded the credit the employees and their bosses
and praise you deserve for as well. While money, working
your tireless work, and see the hours and workplace locations
promotion you are due go to are some of the factors behind
someone else who does not engineers quitting jobs, the
deserve it in the slightest. Worst more common factor is having
of all your boss is a complete a horrible boss. Most engineers
and utter nightmare. quit their bosses, not their jobs.
Many of the instances mentioned Engineers are well justified most

above are commonly experienced of the time in deserting their
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bosses, too. Ponder this your strong will, steely determination
boss is uninspiring, has zero and command respect from
leadership skills and is unable to subordinates. This is asking
guide you and your peers. Would a lot of one individual, but
you like to put in any effort for choosing the right person will
this person? Of course not. Some ensure that the company is set
of the most common behaviors for comfortable times ahead.
which make engineers lose Conversely, choosing an incorrect
faith in their bosses are yelling, person as the leader of the pack
addressing others with foul will result in performances going
language (profanity), socializing downhill.
excessively and taking credit for
someone elses work. As an old saying goes, it is
never too late to learn. Bosses
In a study conducted by Gallup, can try reaching out to their
30% of more than 350,000 dissatisfied employees, discuss
participants said that they were about their problems and figure
merely engaged in their jobs. out a solution. For example, if a
This means that 70% employees manager has six happy engineers Photo by aol
are not performing to their out of 10, then he/she can try
full capacity. This results in an to inspire and motivate the four
estimated $450 billion lost in U.S. dissatisfied engineers two at
productivity. The number alone a time, if needed and raise
shows just how significant the spirits. This would result in better
importance of having a capable relations between the employer
manager is. and employee, and significantly
improve working conditions and
In another study performed by results. Moreover, managers can
Gallup, 12% of more than 7,000 try and improve themselves for
respondents said that they were the sake of the better coordination
perfectly happy with their bosses. with their engineers.
They opted to go for the highest
agreement rating, embodied At the end of the day, it comes
by the statement I feel I can down to the happiness and
approach my manager with any satisfaction of the employees. Just
type of question. Respondents as a king cannot have a peaceful
who chose this answer were kingdom with unhappy people,
very progressive in their work, similarly a manager must know Photo by forbes
and happier at work than their how to keep engineers content.
more dissatisfied counterparts. Having motivated engineers will
This shows just how imperative it result in better productivity, and
is to have a manager who offers propel the company forwards.
openness to their staffers. What bosses need to understand
is that dominating their authority
Being a boss is never easy. on their members of staff does not
Managing all of the employees bode well instead they should
in itself is tough enough as it is, focus on becoming positive role
and making tough decisions and models for their subordinates.
knowing that the consequences After all, employees want a boss
of those decisions will rest on to be an inspiring leader, not a
their shoulders give bosses a strict gym trainer.
headache more often than not.
Hence, the candidates considered
to be promoted to the rank of About the Author:
manager must be evaluated Patricia took her MBA in London,
carefully. Higher authorities UK. She's a model, actress,
must choose someone who has a blogger and a copywriter. Photo by peoplepassionate
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7 Financial Goals
Millennial Engineers
Should Achieve Before
Hitting 30
Its awesome to be an independent adult! Youre
young, and energetic and ready for the world
ahead of you. And since were adults, we have to
#2 Photo by pinterest
understand and deal with the different challenges

in the world. Just like Uncle Ben said, With great
power, comes great responsibility. In this age,
its important that we have total control over our
finances, here are 7 financial goals you should
achieve before hitting the age of 30.
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Zero or Decreasing Debt
As much as possible be debt free, but if you still

are, then work out an action plan to get out of
debt. Being an adult working and thinking about
a lot of things is stressful enough, dont add more
stress by thinking about debts.
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A Job/Business that Pays for your Daily Expenses
Youre way past the age for getting weekly

allowances from your parents. Go get a good
job that will pay for all your daily needs. Instead
of being supported, you should be the one
supporting. Learn to be financially independent.
#3 Savings Worth 3 times your Monthly Expenses
Life is not predictable, we all know this by now.

Accidents, emergencies, and other unforeseen
events could happen. So its important to have
some savings that could help you through this
time.
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A growing Retirement Fund
Wouldnt it be nice to grow old and not need

to work? So its important to have a growing
retirement fund.
A Failed Business
#5 Photo by linkedin
Failed businesses, big or small, are battle scars
that teaches us new lessons and help us become
better at what we do. Having done this teaches
you that you got out of your comfort zone and
took some risks.
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A Splurge Account
This account is a little spoil for you. You work hard

for your salary, so you have to reward yourself
and play hard as well. Separate a certain amount
from your paycheck to spend on yourself.
A Financial Mentor
Having a financial mentor is important, so he/

she could guide you about your finances every
now and then. If youre not comfortable getting
one, then you could download/ purchase some
financial books and go to some finance seminars.
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How Engineers Should
Deal with Lingering
Office Politics
All engineers in the field have experienced at one At times when your insensitive co-engineers take
point in their career that they have to deal with the aggressive route shit Gary, your idea is
what professionals call as office politics. It doesnt so brilliant this should be mine, or is this your
necessarily mean office gossip, but yes, mostly report Adam? this is terrible the approach that
thats what it is. will work best is confrontational. It takes lots of
balls to do this, but that kind of attitude, if not
Sometimes it could be an issue of a co-engineer faced with equal or more action, will continue.
spreading lies about you or others that will make You dont have to be rude back in doing this. All it
him appear as the good guy, and sabotages needs is a formal, neat conversation of the other
others work to get himself ahead. Theres also ends issues. Speak to the person first with utmost
that co-engineer who takes credit for everyone respect and curiosity. Dont forget to document
elses work. And that one manipulative engineer the exchanges in case it wont go well, so that you
who uses flattery to the higher ups and the have proof. Never go below the belt by attacking
subordinates to see him or her as the one who the person as you will only be dragged with him
excels. Such engineers are total suckers, arent or her to the manager or human resources office
they? when the issue goes at an uncontrollable rate.
Settle this kind of politics at its core, and that is to
While those kinds of people cannot be removed explain to the banterer that his or her actions are
in any engineering company or workplace, how unfit for pleasant engineering work.
does an engineer deal with such? The approach
to this varies depending upon the kind of politics Office politics are not entirely negative either,
it propagates the endpoint is that you should as an engineer can also enhance connections
always win them over. with co-workers. Thats also office politics. You
can volunteer to stay late or offer to work with
In any office politics situation, always the another engineer, even its out of your required
best response is to practice tact. When a co- work. That way the people at your office will be
engineer blurts out something negative wow, pleased and will have one less issue with you, at
my foreman is a dickhead, or office engineer least.
Michelle just wont shut up about her weekly
dates it is wise to shrug it off by changing the Take note that disengaging from office politics is
topic. You can always say, Im sorry you feel that not the answer. Excellent engineers in the field
way without being offensive to the one who is know it that they have to effectively participate in
trying to involve you into the issue. When that co- such issues. Like them, you will have to deal with
worker persists with his unnecessary feelings, be each one negative or positive you just need to
as diplomatic as possible by proceeding with your know how to convert it to your advantage.
work. That will kill the conversation naturally.
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The Engineer Who Says
"I Dont Know" Has Better
Decision Making Skills
Engineers at work are faced with so many conclusion was that those who were confident
problems that range from paper works to field about an immediate solution when presented
work, may it be managerial or technical. Each with a problem were less successful.
time an engineer makes the decision to each
problem, he or she should look for the most What engineers can draw from this experiment
sound solution. And to this, experts say that you is to take time in formulating decisions. Saying
should not rush to it by saying I already know. I dont know, or I dont know yet is simply
buying more time to really think about a strategic
An experiment done by Mark Chussil, founder and competitive solution. You can ask other
and CEO of Advanced Competitive Strategies, engineers at work to consult rather than thinking
revealed that overconfidence is the best way to on your own because newsflash: you dont always
ruin your chances for making a good decision. He hold the right answers.
wrote, "When you think you know the answer,
you sincerely believe it's a waste of time to keep
looking for it. This kind of thinking eliminates
time to think more of better solutions.
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He also shared that those who simply said they
didnt know enough to make a decision were
more likely to have positive outcomes. Another
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WHAT ENGINEERS SHOULD DO TO

BE LIKED IN THE WORKPLACE
Working as an engineer is not always until you make it. But you need to with others but a relationship with
a one-man team. There will be communicate effectively at work. them. When the other end seems to
collaborations with other engineers, You also have to be liked by your get a response that we are listening,
especially in other departments co-workers in order to survive. And it will set an impression that we care
and levels of the company you are studies show a sure-fire solution how about them.
working in. Engineers are required to do just that: you are more likeable
to interact with each other as part of when you listen attentively and give This is also true when we give the
the work. undivided attention. other end undivided attention. A
Harvard Business Review post tells
If you are the kind of engineer that In a book called Getting What You that, giving and receiving undivided
doesnt want to socialize, in short Want and Resolving Conflict Sooner, attention, even briefly, is the least
an introverted engineer, fake it it states that, simply gazing steadily that one individual can do for another
and warmly at that person, nodding and sometimes the most. And
at times and reiterating what you yet, attending to others doesnt just
heard will activate an empathic, help them it helps us, by evoking
mirror-neuron response in both of responses that help the listener feel
you. This wires our neurons that cared for, useful, and connected to
improve not only the communication the larger world.
In short, if you are an engineer and

want to be liked in your workplace,
make others feel engaged with you
by listening and giving undivided
attention.
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HOW TO
DEAL
WITH THE
ENGINEER
WHO HAS
BODY ODOR
Its a good day and youre in the It is advisable to talk to that engineer
middle of finally solving that problem at the end of the day to avoid
you need to discuss with your clients. distracting him/her at work after
Youre the boss in your section and talking about the issue. Discuss it in a
so far, no ones suing anyone inside private corner where no one else can
the office. The day is starting to look hear it to avoid embarrassing him/
good until one of the people who her. As soon as you are alone with
work under you asks for a little bit of that engineer, just be completely
your time. honest about the observation YOU
made. Dont mention someone else
You ask her to close the door so that complained about him/her to avoid
you both can have your privacy. She any conflict. Get straight to the point
hesitates to tell you what she came but be kind to the engineer.
in for until she finally complains
about the other engineer who has a Remind the engineer the importance
terrible case of body odor. Of course of good hygiene inside the work place
you tell her youre going to look into so that he/she will see how urgent
this and thank her for approaching this issue must be resolved. Also, ask
you first instead of embarrassing that if this is a medical condition. If the
engineer. engineer says yes, assure him/her
that youll be more understanding
Now, you are left with this of the condition.If not, the engineer
responsibility to inform that engineer should find a way to work on this.
about the issue and admit it, its one
of the most awkward things to do at Keep in mind that sometimes, these
work. But before you do, you must smells are results of ones diet so
check it yourself. Does that engineer reminding everyone to be a little
really have a body odor issue or is the more tolerant with each other will
complainant having an off day? In also help keep the peace inside.
case the claim is true, this is where
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happens.
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HOW ENGINEERS CAN
CORRECT A BAD FIRST
IMPRESSION
The truth about first impressions is that we While a good first impression put us in a
only have one in each experience with other position that we were liked in the company at
people. When we get hired as engineers, the start, a bad first impression an incident
people in our workplace have their fair share of pressure, nervousness, wrong approach
of first impressions depending on how we and distraction already left a mark among
move and interact with them initially. It can others. So how do we correct that?
either be a bad or good first impression that
cements us of their perspective towards the
newbies.
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#2
Interact with the others in any way you
could.
A study from Harvard tells that it usually takes

eight subsequent positive encounters for
another person to change his or her negative
opinion about you. To have more chances in
having that eight straight incidents, all you
have to do is interact with them more and do
your best not to mess it up.
#3
Try the honest route by making it up them
with an invite.
While this takes a lot of balls to do, this

confrontational approach may just work.
Simply asking for a lunch together or
watching a movie in the theater will yield a
better response that you are better than your
bad first impression. Talk it out with them if
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#1 #4
Realize that first impressions are just first Ask them for advice on anything.
impressions.
Adam Grant, a Wharton School professor,
Think as well of how your bad impressions says that asking for advice is a smart way
about others might change over the course to be influential. He said, Asking for advice
of time. encouraged greater cooperation and
information sharing, turning a potentially
contentious negotiation into a win-win deal.
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THE HABITS OF
HAPPY SUCCESSFUL
ENGINEERS
By Cielo Panda
The everyday routine jobs of engineer

can be stressful and tiring, but we still
work our butts off because we want to
be successful engineers in the future.
Unfortunately, we sometimes tend to
work too much, to the point that we
arent really happy with what were
doing anymore. So how can we be able
to become successful engineers and be
happy at the same time? Here are 10
habits that happy successful engineers
practice. #3 Don't wait for an apology to forgive
Sometimes its better not to expect

an apology, and just forgive. Being
able to forgive someone that may not
deserve it releases you of any negative
relationship burden. If they give an
apology then, thats awesome. If not,
then just forgive them and learn from
this experience.
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#1 Cherish learning in success or failure
They see failures as an opportunity to

try something new, and better.
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#4 Listen to understand, not to respond
Listening to understand and develop

a habit of asking at least 2 questions
of clarity before giving your point of
#2 They assume positive intent of view. By doing so, you will have a wider
others outlook of the topic and youll be able
to collaborate better.
Happy and successful engineers avoid
interpreting the motive of others as Photo by: forbes
ill-intent. They simply assume positive
intent.
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#5 Live an attitude of gratitude #8 Seek the adventure
Be grateful for what you have in your Find a challenge and get out of your
life. comfort zone. It will train you for
different adversities you may encounter
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#9 Avoid judgment
#6 Discover the positive
ou dont know the story behind others
Always find the positive light in behavior. They may have rational
everything, even in problems. reasons. Its important to avoid being
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#7 Embrace the child within

#10 Don't compare yourself to others
Bring out the child in you and be
curious, discover new things and learn Just do your best at what you do! Stop
from them. comparing yourself to others. The only
one you should compare yourself to is
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who you are today, and how you can
better yourself for the future!
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BEFORE QUITTING THAT
ENGINEERING JOB, DO THIS
There will come a point at your engineering career that you are more than ready to leave the job. Youve
already made the resignation letter and all you have to do is place it on top of your boss desk. But before you
make that big decision in your career, consider these questions first:
Are the things that make you want to quit permanent

frustrations?
There can be situations in your engineering workplace that can
be shrugged off and not worth pulling the trigger of quitting
the job. It might be just be a petty incident, disagreement, or
mistake that can be easily forgiven. Take note: there will always
be problems encountered anywhere you will work, maybe even
bigger than what you are facing right now.
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Have you considered taking a break?
Sometimes its just a matter of a fresh start by taking a short
leave at work. Relax and go to a vacation to have a renewed
mind when you get back. This shift of perspective cannot
undermined and will ultimately have that resignation letter
shredded.
Did you consider the big picture?

If you indeed turn in that resignation, and say it was accepted,
what does that make of you? A jobless engineer. Are you ready
to have that kind of title or that phase in your career where you
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of that first.
Have you saved enough?

Quitting your job would mean you will have no source of income
for quite a while, in case you do not realize that. You still have
to pay your monthly bills and maybe have family members to
support. This is a great factor since you dont want to be broke
while being unemployed.
Photo by: medicaldaily Do you think of the consequences of a resume gap?

Your future employers will notice about the multitude of
companies you went into and Im sure they will ask why you
left each time. Every time you quit a job there has to be a valid
reason that the HR of your next companies will understand.
Are you comfortable with uncertainty?

This question perhaps hits you so much when there is no job
waiting after your resign. Would you be able to not overthink
about having no job? Are you sure of the future that lies ahead
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If these kinds of questions didnt even bother you at all, or managed to think of the answers with strong
convictions, you might be ready to quit that job. Otherwise, just stay until you are really ready to leave.
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WHY ENGINEERS MUST

LEARN HOW TO WRITE
BETTER
Engineers were trained to bosses. Writing allows them outside perspective. We can
build, create and develop to slow down their thoughts, later on criticize our work and
anything that could help review what they write about find more ways on how to
the public live better and gives them a chance to improve it. Being an engineer
lives. Thats basically write more precisely and give requires a lot of research
what engineering schools a polished product. since working on projects
taught them in their years and reports requires one to
of learning engineering One thing an engineer forgets learn the latest trends in
science and major subjects. when writing a report or engineering and technology.
If theres one skill engineers paper for a work report is the They will have to search for
didnt really learn in college, audience. We have our own more information about the
its to write better. Writing jargons which not everybody topic they are working on.
is crucial in an engineers understands. When we train This will allow them to learn
career since it allows one to ourselves to write better, more about their specialty
relay a message properly in we will be able to learn to on the process. The more
the office, to clients or with consider the audience of our an engineer reads, the more
the public. work. Once they read your new information theyll learn
work, they wont have a hard and this could help them
Here are reasons why its time picking up the point of with their careers.
important for every engineer your work.
to learn how to write better: A lot of young engineers
Its obvious that when we nowadays have trouble
Its part of an engineers learn how to write better as expressing their thoughts
job to respond to emails engineers, we will be able to and ideas to their colleagues
and letters. One problem express out thoughts better. and potential clients. May
an engineer encounters This also affects our ability to it be from the reports
is his/her lack of ability to give speeches in public. We all to be submitted to the
express the important point know that this is something a presentation of projects,
of the message clearly. lot of engineers have trouble engineers find it difficult to
Learning to write better with aside from writing. A concisely relay their thoughts
will certainly improve ones clearer thought process to their audience. Taking the
efficiency, persuasiveness through writing will train time to write their thoughts
and approachability in any us to better at conversing on paper would allow them
kind of exchanges. with other people - may it be to train their selves to leave
with public speeches or just the clutter out of the thought
Todays young engineers a conversation between you process. Eventually, as these
have a very fast thinking and your boss. young engineers learn how
process. They can easily to write better, they will be
think of really good ideas, Being able to write down and able to write more concisely.
however, they have problems present our ideas will give
when it comes to delivering us the opportunity to see
it to their colleagues and our own thoughts from an
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THINGS ENGINEERS MUST
DO DURING THE WEEKEND
Its been a very tiring week running some errands that

and for most engineers, all you can never accomplish
we want is to just relax on during the weekday?
the weekend. We just want
to sleep the entire day and Spend time with those
just be in our beds if given who matter to you.
the choice. However, some Were always so busy during
of us still want to make the the weekdays that we never
most out of the free time get to talk to the people
were given two days a we love. Better catch up on
week. So if youre one of them during the weekend.
those engineers who want to Itll leave you feeling happy
achieve something, here are after. Making plans with
things you should do during them will also give you
the weekend. something to look forward to
during work.
Make plans for the
weekend. Disconnect from your
You dont have to do gadgets.
Photo by: imgflip anything extravaganza but Youve been glued to your
you should have a general phone and other gadgets
idea on what to do during for the past five days, you
the weekend. How about have to detach yourself
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from it during the weekend. so dont spend all your guilty of. We bring work to
Clear your mind from all the money on your activities our homes and slave the
clutter you normally get from during the weekend. Find days away. We need to start
checking your email. events or do something you thinking of not doing any
like that can be done for free work at all. Working during
Learn to have fun. (or at a minimum cost). free time is just toxic for us.
Its what the weekends are
for. Have fun! Learn to reflect. Just relax. Learn to
Take a few minutes to reflect breathe in and breathe
Dont sleep the whole on yourself, on your career out.
day. and on your life in general. Learn to relax and de-stress.
This is a mistake we normally Figure out if youre okay with This helps you feel refreshed
do every Saturday and the path youre taking, if you and ready for the new week
Sunday. We sleep the whole need to do something more ahead of you.
day and as soon as Monday to improve or if you need a
comes in, we start to panic change of scenery in your Plan the new week
for not doing things we could life. This will allow you to ahead.
have done during the two focus on important things On Sunday nights, dont
days off work. instead of doing petty stuff forget to plan the week
for the brand new week. ahead of you. This will help
Dont spend all your you achieve goals easier.
money on the weekend. Avoid doing work.
It always pays to save money This is what were most
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10 IMPORTANT JOB INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

FOR ENGINEERS (AND HOW TO ANSWER THEM)
By Raymond Gerard del Valle
Okay, so youre a big shot in college. job you applied for. Understandable, first-
You are consistently on the Deans time jitters. You didnt get the second
list, and you have never had a grade one. Okay, third times a charm. But, you
below above-average. You graduate flunked the third time. Whats wrong?
with honors, and believe that the life
ahead of you will be a bed of roses. The truth is, even if you have a flawless
record and a smashing CV, you still have
Okay, so youre a qualified engineer. to ace the job interview, or at times
You are a consistent performer, and interviews, in order to get the job you
have experience in handling critical want. Most applicants take interviews for
functions. Unfortunately, you find granted, and thus fail to prepare for them.
yourself in between jobs now. But you It is not at all bad to be yourself and
are not worried because with your give an extemporaneous interview, but
previous record, companies will sure job interview questions are not asked just
be more than willing to hire you. for the heck of it. They have underlying
meanings, and the interviewer dishes
You apply for jobs, and because you them out to extract answers essential to
have a stellar academic/professional the position you are applying for. So, in
record, you get called for interviews. short, it is not advisable to answer just
You didnt get selected for the first because.
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Here are 10 important
job interview questions
dissected and explained.
1. When did you start looking
for a job? Have there been any
offers so far? The interviewer here is
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trying to find a reason why you are
not currently employed. He or she is
trying to figure out if it is a question
of timing, employability or personal
choice. You have to explain that the
reason you are still unemployed is
because you are waiting for the right
job an opportunity that matches
your qualifications and experience,
and a position in which you can
maximize your potential.
2. What do you like most/

least about engineering? The
interviewer is looking into your general
attitude towards work. It is advisable
to concentrate on the positives,
keeping in mind the requirements
and responsibilities of the job you are
applying for. for. Also, dont forget to emphasize 9. What to you are the characteristics
that though you are not the master of of a successful engineer? The
3. Where do you see yourself 5 everything, you are always ready and interviewer is looking into your values.
years from now? With this question, willing to learn. You can choose around three or four traits
the interviewer is trying to gauge and explain why in your opinion they are
whether you have a vision of growing 6. What do you get out of important. Perhaps a good way to tackle
into the position, and therefore not engineering that you couldnt get in this is to use a real person as an example
move jobs too soon. You should be other functions in other industries? say a manager or a colleague. Explain
able to provide a realistic career path, This questions basically means: Why how their positive traits contributed to
and emphasize that your intention pursue this industry? Here, you can talk their success. Also, explain how you have
is to master the demands of every about your engineering achievements learned from working with them.
position you will hold within the that further drive your interest in the
company. industry, or you can talk about aspects 10. How were you able to handle
of engineering work that stimulates a difficult client? As an engineer, you
4. What would you consider to you. Dont forget to relate them to the work with clients day-in and day-out. Thus,
be your greatest success in using position you are applying for. it is important that you are emotionally
your engineering skills to solve stable and are able to amicably work with
a problem? The interviewer wants 7. How were you able to help in them, even through trying times. Make
to know how you can explain your the success of your last project? sure you emphasize that you listen to
achievements, and how well you The interviewer is essentially trying your clients, and that you work with them
apply your problem-solving skills to to find out how you work with and throughout the projects. But clarify that
surmount real-life obstacles. Here, contribute to a team. It is opportune to despite this, you took the responsibility of
make your examples as concrete as mention your creative thinking, effective providing an effective solution, and that
possible. The choice is yours select communication or attention to detail. You you took ownership of the project.
the one that puts you in the best are also welcome to provide an example.
possible light. There! We hope that these job interview
8. What was the load like in your tips can help you in your present or future
5. What engineering skill/s have previous work? This question should job search. By the way, now that you have
you developed in the past year? tell you that the company is expecting an idea on how to handle these interview
As an engineer, it is important that you to handle a considerably heavy questions, you should feel confident in
you are always updated with the workload. Dont forget: In talking about applying for relevant positions.
latest methods and technologies in your previous jobs workload (or your
the industry. With this question, the University subject load), do not complain If you are ready to jump ship, then
interviewer is trying to find out if you and do not sound overwhelmed. This is try to apply for these engineering job
have the initiative to improve on your your chance to highlight your efficiency, opportunities (click here)
industry knowledge and skills. Here, and your time and work management
make sure you mention skills that are skills.
relevant to the job you are applying
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Meeting Mistakes Every

Engineer Must Avoid
Everyday, engineers attend meetings to discuss
important matters about their work. From settling
the accounts with potential clients to debating
which project to pursue and updating their boss
about their work, its impossible to avoid meetings
at work. But what if the engineer starts to climb
up the office ladder? What if he/she needs to lead
meetings and require updates from the people
working for him/her?
These meetings can play a crucial role in the

companys productivity so an engineer must
avoid these common meeting mistakes to achieve
the success they need:
Meetings start late

Its never a good idea to start the meeting late.
Wasted time means wasted possibilities to get
things done outside the meeting. You could have
sealed the deal with a client instead of waiting
for the meeting to start 15 minutes later. Your
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colleagues could have finished the papers and
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reports needed to deliver to your clients.
The next time you hold a meeting, make sure

everyones present on time.
Wrong people present in the meeting

Dont invite everyone in the office to the meeting.
Check your agenda and know which ones need
to report to you during the meeting and which
ones dont. Inviting everyone would only waste
everyones time.
Forgetting to discuss the important

issues
Focus on the important issues you need to decide
on always. When trivial things start to pop up
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to the important matters needed to be resolved.
Always consider everyones time. You dont need
to discuss during the meeting who will bring the
important guest to where he is staying during his
company visit. Nope, you dont have to.
Meetings scheduled at the wrong time

Try to find out when its usually productive for
everyone to work and let them do their work that
time. Set the schedule for the meeting when its
convenient for everyone.
Wrong people lead the meetings.

Make sure that the ones who know how to make
the right decisions for the important matters are
present. Make sure they are able to speak up
as well. Sometimes the loud and overconfident
colleagues dominate the meeting while the quiet
ones are left to sit and listen. Make sure youre
able to facilitate the discussion in the meeting
well.
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WORLDS FIRST ENGINEERING NEWS

FOR YOUNG BADASS ENGINEERS

AUGUST 2016 ISSUE NO. 006

RIO TRENDING STORIES:

THE ENGINEERING Are You Tesla The Engineer

John Vauden Charity Bagatsing Raymond Gerard del Valle

Goran ulibrk Amanda Pelletier

06 DUBAI SOON TO HAVE

09 WORLDS FASTEST GOLF

10 HOW WILL THE WORLDS

14 THROUGH A PREYS POINT

24 THE HOME OF THE RIO OLYMPIC

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This competition was considered as the worlds first drone race

According to Chris Crawford, a PhD student in human-centered

"BCI was a technology that was geared specifically for medical

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The Pancho Arena was

The Hungarian Prime Minister

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French golfers Raphael Jacquelin, Alex Levy, Romain Wattel, and

The question now is how did they do it? Perhaps it is because of

An Olympics which will involve

Spectators can expect to

Robert Riener, the event

Cybathlon aims to provide a

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Lose Yourself. Re-imagine studio in Brooklyn, and they

One of these men is Peter

Working together with

Over the years weve

Filming it and capturing

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Of course, these carsand the race wont be seen by the naked

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Back in 2009 when Jordan was about to

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Although opened in 1950, it wasnt

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Moreover, part of Gettys

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BEHIND 2008 August.

Called Birds Nest because

Being an Olympic stadium, Birds

field, as set by the International

Moreover, the 8,000-square meter

Not only that, there is a technology

All these are a product of

The stadium extends 333 meters

The entire construction of the

Trust and Investment Corporation

With researchers finding drug- The provider of these special

This jump rope also has 23