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 […]
Guacamole Robot
The extent of robot applications is increasing at an exponential rate, many being used in very sophisticated and complex processes. But what about making guacamole? Yes, the Chipotle restaurant chain has partnered with Vebu, a robot development company that created “Autocado” (yep, that’s the name) to cut, core, and peel 25 pounds of avocadoes at […]
“Save Hundreds and Get a Better Course”
“I followed the course, watched the lectures, worked the problems, did the quizzes, submitted questions on the online forums and then I passed the test. There were many nights that I was worn out and it took everything I could muster just to stay awake to watch a lecture or do a problem, but I was […]
What Happens in Schools Doesn’t Stay in Schools
Parents send their children to school to learn and what they learn will benefit them later in life, of course. But some of the lessons also hit home. The Alliance to Save Energy reports that lessons provided to K-12 schools typically lower energy use by 5 to 15% in the schools. Most of this is […]
The Jugaad – Ingenuity on Parade
The jugaad is a type of tractor, typically used for agricultural purposes in the Indian state of Rajasthan, that’s made from various components (jeep, water pump, tractor, and others parts). It’s ubiquitous in many communities in Rajasthan and is a testament to the creativity and ingenuity of the designers, mechanics, and operators. The exposed mechanical […]
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – “DTC greatly simplifies your preparation.”
“I passed the Thermal and Fluid Systems PE exam on the first try after using Dr. Tom’s Classroom to prepare for the exam. I only used this course and the official practice exam in my preparation, and I found these resources sufficient for the exam. The main advantages of this course are that it greatly […]
Happy Independence Day!
As we celebrate Independence Day, everyone here at Dr. Tom’s Classroom would like to pay tribute to the many engineers who serve in the United States military. We appreciate their dedication and contribution to preserving our freedom. Their work is an inspiration to us all. Mechanical PE Exam Prep That WorksU.S. Military or Veteran? Start […]
What Color is Your Nematode?
According to a recent ASME article, nematodes, tiny worms, turn florescent green when exposed to toxic agents. Normally, the nematodes are blackish. Researchers at the University of Turku in Finland have genetically modified nematodes to be sensitive to toxic agents in the air systems of buildings, making them akin to “canaries in the mine shaft.” […]
Women in Engineering Day – Inspiring the Next Generation
Today is Women in Engineering Day and a great day to celebrate women engineers past, present and future. They have contributed so much to our society, and we all owe them all a debt of gratitude. In that spirit, we’d like to look to the future by sharing an article from Erin Fisher Young, the […]
