Go! Magazine posted on September 27, 2016 When it comes to being an engineer, you’re not just restricted to a nine-to-five workday and a hard hat. If you don’t like the idea of a “traditional” engineering job, don’t let that limit your interest in the science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) field—there may be hope…
Go! Magazine posted on September 22, 2016 When it comes to defining “engineer,” or looking at jobs in the science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) field, it’s important to keep an open mind. We often have an image in our head of what we expect something to be like, and the purpose of this article…
Go! Magazine posted on May 31, 2016 In our renewable energy journey so far, we have spent a lot of time talking about some different renewable energy sources (solar energy, battery power, and wind energy). We even took a deeper look into how they work, why we should be using them, and their impact on…
Go! Magazine posted on November 10, 2014 PISCATAWAY, NJ—Ever wonder what it takes to work in the growing transit industry? Now, the Transit Virtual Career Network (TVCN) makes it easy for job hunters to investigate options before applying, such as checking to see how their background matches up with desired experience levels, understanding how to…
Go! Magazine posted on December 14, 2012 Description Environmental engineering is an ever-growing field that addresses practical issues regarding the quality of our air, water, and land and the responsible management of waste materials. A relatively newer field of study, environmental engineering began in the late 1800s under the title “sanitary engineering” at time when…
Go! Magazine posted on October 11, 2012 Description Supply Chain Analysts (SCAs) help improve the sourcing, manufacturing, and transportation processes in a company. They typically work for companies that engage in the manufacturing, buying, selling, and/or shipping of goods. SCAs are responsible for a number of tasks that ensure distributors and customers receive their orders…
Go! Magazine posted on January 11, 2012 Civil engineers design, build, and monitor a broad range of construction projects, such as bridges, roads, water and sewage systems, airports, etc. A civil engineer’s job depends on their industry and qualifications, but may include administrating, supervising, constructing, devising, composing, researching, or teaching. Civil engineers are essential to…
posted on November 19, 2010 Description Automotive technicians perform a wide variety of preventative maintenance and repair tasks on automobiles and light trucks that run on gasoline, electricity, and/or alternate fuel, such as ethanol. Using sophisticated testing equipment and a thorough examination of problem areas and parts, technicians diagnose problems, monitor mechanical and electric systems,…
Go! Magazine posted on November 19, 2010 Description The primary duty of truck drivers is to move goods both regionally and nationwide in an efficient and safe manner. Truck drivers transport everything from automobiles to livestock to paper towels efficiently and quickly over both long and short distances. Hauling many of the nation’s imports and…
Go! Magazine posted on November 16, 2010 Description Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines. Engineers apply principles of math and the natural sciences to develop economical solutions to practical problems. These problems are typically technical in nature. Mechanical engineers research, develop, design, manufacture, and test mechanical devices like tools, engines, machines, etc….