The Amber Fort of India – Ancient Marvel Meets Modern Transportation

The Amber Fort (also known as the Amer Fort and/or Amer/Amber Palace) is surrounded by one of the longest walls in the world and is located near the City of Jaipur, India – the capital of the state of Rajasthan. The traditional way to access the Fort is riding an elephant up the hill to […]

FEATURED VIDEO – Meet Dr. Tom – The Man Behind the Method

“You’re getting ready to prepare for an important exam that will have a big impact on your career. So you’re asking yourself, “Who is this Dr. Tom guy? Why should I take a course from him?” I’d like to invite you to watch this video to hear why I think you should.” – Dr. Tom […]

Energy Savings Using Water Filled Houses

No, we are not talking about filling all of your house with water, but adding a water layer into windows could save heating and cooling energy. An article published in the Journal of Façade Design and Engineering report on a window design that incorporates a water layer to increase the insulation value of the glass […]

With DTC – Pay Up Front and Save $100

Everyone loves a bargain, and with our Pay Up Front option, you can save $100. At DTC, we realize that buying a PE Exam prep course is a major commitment in both in time and money, and we work to make sure our courses are the best and the most affordable. “The course was worth […]

Only One Year Ago – The Neal Armstrong Award of Excellence – A Night to Remember

One year ago, I had the honor of attending the presentation of the 2022 Neal Armstrong Award of Excellence to one of my former students at NCSU, Trent Kingery. As they prepare to honor this year’s recipient, Andrew Jones, and 2023 recipients of the scholarships awarded by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, it seems like a […]

Would You Like to Earn More Money?

If someone asked you “Would you like to earn more money?,” your answer would most likely be “Is this a trick question?” But there are concrete steps you can take to earn more money as a mechanical engineer. In a recent ASME article, titled “8 Ways Engineers Can Boost Their Income,” guess what Number 1 […]

On Professional Engineers Day – What’s Your Dream?

Dreams are our most powerful motivators, and I contend that engineering is the profession of dreams. The standards set to become a licensed professional engineer are high, as they should be, and as they have been for over a hundred years. Passing the PE exam, along with other educational and experience credentials, are the standards […]

Dr. Tom Explains How to Get Your PE!

Watch our video! In this short video, “Mechanical Engineers – It’s Time to Get Your PE!,” Dr. Tom explains why his courses work so well and why they are absolutely the courses you should take to help you pass the PE exam. Becoming a Professional Mechanical Engineer will open up a world of career possibilities […]