Just when events in the Gulf seemed dire, almost Biblical, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, (an apt Old Testament pun) reported that oil from the BP spill was rapidly breaking down. Many scientists were skeptical-- it smelled like spin. The post-Exxon Valdez consensus was directly challenged.
David graduated with a B.S in Chemical Engineering from Madison, Wisconsin in 2002.
This January, SBE will be holding its 3rd International Conference on Biomolecular Engineering (ICBE)—a biennial celebration of all things bioengineering and a great opportunity for students, professors, and professionals to present their newest research in the field.
This is a question that Sugata Mitra, a professor and scientist set out to answer based on the premise that there are places on earth, in every country, where, for various reasons, good schools cannot be built and good teachers cannot or do not want to go.
This fascinating video shows highlights of the experiments conducted in India, South Africa, and Italy.
Looking for an exhilarating way to show off your Mensa credentials? How about skydiving and speedsolving a Rubik's cube puzzle before you hit the ground?
The race to replace fossil fuel created a media superstar.
American corn-based Ethanol captured the public's imagination. Cue the financial red carpet! Agribusiness, Wall Street and the Media conjured an Iowan Ethanol-rabia, and corn was king. Until a commodity bubble in 2007 and 2008 helped cause the infamous Mexican tortilla riots.
