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Smarter optimization model could cut bridge and building materials by up to 90%

In 2022, global production of construction materials accounted for more than 7% of total carbon emissions. But how many of ...
Charlotte Observer

Bachelor’s Degree (4 Years)

Take note that most civil engineering degree programs are in-person, not online. Engineering is a very hands-on industry, so it’s recommended to go to school in person as much as possible. Similar to ...
Wired

Jeff Bezos Is Funding a Wild Hunt for the Brain’s ‘Core Algorithm’

Rob Williams knows how to pitch Jeff Bezos: You write a press release as if your product has already been built. Bezos reads it and gives a thumbs up or down. Williams went through this process a lot ...
The New York Times

Cleve Moler, Who Unlocked the Power of Computing for Millions, Dies at 86

He built interfaces that allowed engineers, scientists and everyday people to solve difficult problems without having to write the underlying code. By Clay Risen Cleve Moler, a mathematician who, in ...
Interesting Engineering

US computer model could slash bridge material use by up to 90% and cut emissions

A new computer model developed by US researchers could reduce the amount of material for bridges and buildings by up to 90 percent and make future structures far more efficient. The approach was ...