In terms of what we build, we’ve been advancing for centuries. From the grandest cathedrals of the Middle Ages to the supertall skyscrapers of the modern era, our structures have soared with our ambitions. In terms of how we build, though, change has come much more slowly. Even as we’ve developed bigger and more sophisticated machines to help us do the work, we’ve still generally built our structures brick by brick and beam by beam. READ MORE >

Look around you. Wherever you are—at home, in an office, in a café, or out on the street—chances are you’re surrounded by the work of engineers. From computers, factory equipment, and roads to skyscrapers, airplanes, and urban landscapes, their work has shaped nearly every area of our daily lives. There are many types of engineering today, and the fields are specialized—aerospace engineers and civil engineers don’t spend a lot of time in class together. But they all share a common purpose: putting knowledge to work to make possibility practical. Since it’s National Engineers Week, we wanted to... READ MORE >

Where are you in your professional journey today? What will it take for you to move ahead professionally in 2019? What’s the next step for your career and your capabilities? Our Twitter poll at the beginning of the year asked, “What will it take to reach your career goals in 2019?” The results are clear: At AU, you can find classes, content, connections, and more to help you meet and maybe even exceed your career goals this year. Let’s dive in. READ MORE >

It’s easy to take what engineers do for granted. Sure, sending satellites into space or robots deep into the sea may be exciting, but every time you turn on a light, cross a bridge, or drink clean water, you have an engineer to thank. Engineers Week is all about celebrating what engineers do and how they contribute to our world—while also inspiring the next generation of engineers to get started on their journey. The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) started the event in 1951 and selected the third week in February to coincide with George Washington’s birthday, since our nation... READ MORE >

You can be the best race car driver in the world, but if you’re behind the wheel of an economy hatchback, you’re probably not going to win the race. The same goes for those who work in the fields of design, manufacturing, architecture, engineering, and construction. Hardware matters. Whether it’s your processor, graphics card, memory, storage, or peripherals, every choice you make can impact productivity. And that can have a big impact on your bottom line. Software gets better every year—that’s the good news. The bad news? Your system can be taxed more with each improvement. Try running today’... READ MORE >