FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – “Dr. Tom’s Recipe for Success”
“If you have been out of school for so long, with Dr. Tom’s review course you can’t go wrong. I’ve been out of school for 24 years and I got a pass in the PE Mechanical Thermal & Fluids System exam!!!!! I worked hard for almost a year to get up to speed on the math […]
Erosion or Deep Seated Slope Stability Failure?
The Jurassic Coast of the southern shores of England form a beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site that is reminiscent of the California coastline with relatively high, near vertical slope faces above the beach. These shores are frequently exposed to aggressive coastal erosion and subsequent deep seated global stability failures, which pose a major hazard to […]
With DTC, Practice Makes Perfect
Poor time management during the exam. That is the most common reason our participants say kept them from passing the exam. With the clock ticking, especially on the CBT format exam, it’s easy to get thrown off your exam-day plan, waste time on difficult problems, realize the clock is running out, and panic. But it […]
Morphing Pasta Could Lower Carbon Footprint
Scientists at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh introduced a new type of pasta that looks like spaghetti as it goes into the water but comes out full of spirals. This is more than just a magician’s trick for a child’s birthday party, however. According to a Smithsonian Magazine article, the researchers say it could have […]
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – “No Extra Nonsense”
“The DTC course was really helpful and I really appreciate how it made me feel like I could actually achieve and pass the PE exam (which I did thanks to you!). Your lessons are very clear and do not have extra nonsense like the MERM problems or anything. Thank you so much for everything.”– Erica […]
The World of Hot Energy Gone Cold
When the world began to look for alternatives to coal and gas and nuclear for the generation of electricity, geothermal was one of the areas thought to have great potential. In a recent EnergyMonitor article, the use of geothermal energy has flat lined so to speak, with wind and solar taking the forefront of the quest […]
DTC – “Exactly What I Needed”
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. We give you just what you need to pass. “I took the exam several times and even took a class, […]
The World Wide Wind
A recent ASME article highlighted a new infographic from Cornell University researchers identifies the top 8 locations in the world for the placement of a wind energy system. The Infographic was developed by Dr. Sara Pryor and Dr. Rebecca Barthelmie and focuses on areas of stable and consistent wind. As the life cycle of a […]
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – Helped Me Gain Confidence in My Own Abilities
“After putting off the PE for almost 15 years, becoming a licensed professional engineer became a necessity for my current position. Referred to Dr. Tom’s ME PE Review course by our Vice President, Dr. Tom helped me not only with the test, but also helped me gain the confidence in my own abilities to let […]
Highway 1 Collapse Update – Reopened!
We learned a few months ago about the collapse of Highway 1 near Big Sur in California. With many specializations in Civil Engineering on display, the highway has re-opened! The repairs included drainage systems improvements, filling the canyon with compacted dirt (a common type of problem solved in our review course), re-paving the road, and will soon […]
