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PE Prep Pro Just Got Better for Formula-Heavy PE Study

PE Prep Pro now does a better job with the part of PE prep that trips up a lot of candidates, equation heavy practice. The app now supports cleaner ma...

March 29, 2026

Grid Resilience in the AI Era: CERAWeek 2026 Signals a Turning Point for Grid Modernization

The 2026 CERAWeek gathering in Houston showcases a clear industry shift toward grid modernization, energy storage, and AI enabled operations, with a g...

March 23, 2026

MUTCD 11th Edition Revision 1: What the March 2026 Federal Rule Change Means for Engineers and the PE Exam

FHWA's March 5, 2026 final rule makes Revision 1 of the MUTCD 11th Edition the current federal baseline, but the change is mostly a clarification and...

March 16, 2026

NASA Selects Centaur 5 as SLS Upper Stage: The Engineering and PE Exam Implications of Standardized Artemis Cadence

NASA has chosen ULA’s Centaur 5 as the Space Launch System upper stage beginning with Artemis 4, signaling a shift to a standardized SLS configuration...

March 9, 2026

Electra's Hybrid-Electric EL2 Demonstrator: Pioneering the Future of Advanced Air Mobility

Electra.aero's successful test flights of its hybrid electric EL2 aircraft mark a significant advancement in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). This develop...

March 2, 2026

The February 2026 North American Blizzard: A Wake-Up Call for Engineering Resilience

: The February 2026 North American blizzard underscores the critical need for engineers to design resilient infrastructure capable of withstanding sev...

February 23, 2026

Canada's Darlington Nuclear Plant Refurbishment: A Case Study in Engineering Excellence

: The recent completion of the $9.4 billion Darlington Nuclear Plant refurbishment in Canada ahead of schedule and within budget highlights the critic...

February 16, 2026

The global electricity sector is experiencing unprecedented demand growth, driven by factors like the electrification of transportation and digitalization. This surge underscores the urgent need for engineers to modernize and expand grid infrastructure, integrate energy storage solutions, and enhance system resilience to prevent potential blackouts.

The global electricity sector is experiencing unprecedented demand growth, driven by factors like the electrification of transportation and digitaliza...

February 9, 2026

Advancements in Rotating Detonation Engines: Implications for Aerospace Engineering

The aerospace industry is witnessing a transformative shift with the development of Rotating Detonation Engines (RDEs). Recent collaborations between...

February 2, 2026

Enhancing Winter Storm Resilience: Engineering Strategies for Infrastructure and Power Systems

Introduction The January 2026 North American winter storm, unofficially named Winter Storm Fern, has underscored the critical need for resilient infra...

January 26, 2026

Bridging Academia and Industry: Enhancing Engineering Practice Through Collaborative Innovation

In December 2025, the Construction Executive highlighted a significant event that addressed the longstanding gap between academic research and the pra...

January 19, 2026

Advancements in AI-Driven Automotive Engineering: Implications for Engineers and PE Exam Candidates

The automotive industry is undergoing a transformative shift, with artificial intelligence (AI) and software defined systems at the forefront. At CES...

January 12, 2026