Trust is the unseen ‘glue’ that binds together our social order. Trust is a vital element in relationships, in families, in sports, in business, in
About Randal Ferman
Ethics and the Engineer in Practice – Part 2
In Part 1, I presented a series of real-world ethical situations that an engineer might be faced with. In this Part 2, I discuss the general
Ethics and the Engineer in Practice – Part 1
If you are a registered Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one of the 50 U.S. states, you have consented to abide by rules of ethical conduct in
An Engineer’s View of the Two Horse Brand
Decades back I recall our pump company dress code was relaxed for a weekly “Casual Friday.” I estimate this dress code accommodation occurred in the
The Differences Between Centrifugal Pumps and Compressors
Centrifugal pumps and compressors are both rotating equipment devices. Each is a machine that imparts kinetic energy to the fluid to create
STEM and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
In an ancient time, before STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) was an educational program, how did people get into those fields?