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Computer Hardware Engineer

What is this job like? Computer hardware engineers research, design, develop, test, and oversee the installation of computer hardware. Computer hardware includes computer chips, circuit…

Computer Software Engineer

What is this job like? The impact of computers on our lives means there is a need to develop new software. Computer software engineers apply computer science, engineering, and math to design…

Brewer's: Donkey Engine

(A). A small engine of from two to four horse-power. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894DonyDonkey A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U…

Brewer's: Steeple-engine

A form of marine engine common on American river-boats. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Steeple-JackSteenie A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q…

Genetic Engineering: Introduction

IntroductionGenetic EngineeringIntroductionFundamentals of Genetic EngineeringCurrent Recombinant Cloning TechnologyDNA Technology ApplicationsHuman Disorders and Gene TherapyHuman Genome…

valve

(Encyclopedia) valve, device for controlling the flow of fluids (liquids and gases). Valves vary in construction and size depending upon their function. Some are classified according to their method…

Whittle, Sir Frank

(Encyclopedia) Whittle, Sir Frank, 1907–96, English aeronautical engineer. Whittle was one of the first persons to associate the gas turbine with jet propulsion. Previously the gas turbine had been…

2000 Intel Science Talent Search Top Ten Winners

First Place: $50,000 scholarship, Natalia Toro, 14, Fairview High School, Boulder, Colo., for her physics project “Independent Analysis of Evidence for nu_mu <—> nu_tau Oscillations in…

ignition

(Encyclopedia) CE5 Ignition system ignition, apparatus for igniting a combustible mixture. The German engineer Nikolaus A. Otto, in his first gas engine, used flame ignition; another method was…

motorboating

(Encyclopedia) motorboating, sport of navigating a motor-powered vessel on the water. It is done on either fresh- or saltwater and may be competitive or recreational. The first successful motorboat…