FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – “Seemed Tailor-Made for Me”
“I took the Mechanical TFS CBT exam and I received a passing result. When I learned that my current career may have hit a roadblock and I needed to do something about it, I wasn’t sure where to start. I reached out to a coworker who is a former DTC student. He referred me to […]
Origami: Not Just About Paper Cranes
A recent ASME SmartBrief article highlights the potential of using origami principles in engineering design. The article discusses how origami, of which I am an avid “folder”, is not just for making paper cranes and such, though I’ve made my share of these magnificent birds. I was attracted to the article not only because it […]
DTC Is Exactly What You Need to Pass the PE
We know you’re crazy busy juggling work and family AND your PE Exam preparation. That’s why all DTC courses are tailor-made to give you maximum flexibility to fit your review into your already hectic schedule, giving you just what you need to pass. It’s not only the best prep for the Mechanical PE Exams, it’s […]
PV Powered Underground HVAC System
Scientists at the Central University of Jharkhand in India have modeled a system that would be useful for the many people in India without air conditioning and heating. The system cools or heats air using the ground. A blower draws outside air and blows it through PVC pipes buried 2-3 meters (7 to 10 feet) […]
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – The Best PE Exam Story Ever
“I took the exam on March 18th, up to that point I had put in 10 long weeks of exam review using the Dr Tom method. I did every problem in the course, and then I went and redid every problem in the last week and a half leading up to the exam. Any problems […]
It’s Here! Episode #1 of “Let’s Talk PE!” the DTC Podcast – Why Get Your Mechanical PE?
Dr. Tom knows LOTS about how to become a Professional Engineer and how to pass the PE Exam. Now, for the first time he’s sharing his wisdom in his very first video podcast. In Episode #1, Dr. Tom sits down with Dr. Daniel Findley, PE to have a lively discussion on why Mechanical Engineers should […]
Parallel Parking – Friend or Foe?
Probably the biggest challenge in getting your driver’s license, and then for the remainder of your driving career, is parallel parking. My wife, bless her heart, passed her driving test long ago, but to her parallel parking is to be avoided at all costs. For myself, it is a challenge I cannot resist, even if […]
Coming Soon! Episode #1 of “Let’s Talk PE!” the DTC Podcast – Why Get Your Mechanical PE?
Dr. Tom knows LOTS about how to become a Professional Engineer and how to pass the PE Exam. Now, for the first time he’s going to share his wisdom in his very first video podcast. In Episode #1, Dr. Tom sits down with Dr. Daniel Findley, PE to have a lively discussion on why Mechanical […]
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 […]
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 […]
