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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 […]
11 Women Engineers Who Helped Launch Apollo 11
With Women in Engineering Day coming up this week, we wanted to pay tribute to all the women engineers who have helped the world progress and accomplish great feats and who were, for many years, ignored by history. Their stories are truly inspiring. An ASME article, “In the Shadow of Apollo 11: 11 Women Engineers,” […]
Achieve Your Extraordinary. Become a PE.
Getting your Professional Engineer’s license will open up a world of possibilities for you to achieve the extraordinary. And DTC can help you make those possibilities a reality with our comprehensive prep courses for the Mechanical PE Exams and our strategic plan to prepare you to pass the exam. Years of work went into developing […]
Roads can Help Reduce Summer Heat in Massachusetts
When thinking about places where summer heat is the worst, Massachusetts is not typically high on that list. But, in urban areas around Boston, the amount of pavement and the heat island effect can increase local temperatures 10°F above that of the suburban areas. These higher temperatures are particularly noticeable at night, as the asphalt […]
