Once again, Michigan Technological University has made the list of the Princeton Review’s best colleges.Michigan Tech has been included on the Princeton Review’s Best Colleges list since 1994.“It is an...
Want to know what a civil engineers does and what steps it takes to be one? Take a look at this website for information: http://www.learnhowtobecome.org/engineering-careers/civil/#CivilEngineering
Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology have found that concrete can take more force that previously believed. They are using this finding to build a floating tunnel...
The Bureau of Reclamation is using drones and imaging technology on the Glen Canyon Dam, one of the largest concrete dams in the world, to better manage the structure. For...
Ever wonder how sinkholes are caused? Take a look at this video for an explanation.#CivilEngineering #Soil #RoadsAndRail
Michigan Tech ranked second in the state in SmartAsset's latest Best Value Colleges report.SmartAsset, a digital financial analysis company, ranked the top 10 colleges and universities in Michigan, based on...
Michigan Tech's annual return on investment (ROI) — the payback in earnings compared to the cost of education — is the highest in Michigan and 24th in the nation, according...
Underwater turbines off the coast of Scotland are being used to produce energy. Tidal power is being considered a better source of energy than solar and wind by supporters.#CivilEngineering #EnvironmentalEngineering...
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Student Loan Report, a website with news about student loans and financial aid, has ranked Michigan Tech 108 among the 250 colleges and universities offering the most financial aid to...
Tetris-inspired architecture, where buildings can be easily gathered up and moved as cities evovle, is being experimented with.#CivilEngineering #BridgesAndBuildings
Opened in 1931, The George Washington Bridge is the busiest bridge in the world. After more than 85 years, normal wear and tear has made the bridge in need of...
To avoid costly surprieses, builders often consult geotechnical engineers to expose "issues that could cause problems with buildings before they're built". For more information, visit here.#CivilEngineering #Soil
The US Department of Transportation has selected Michigan Tech as one of seventeen Beyond Traffic Innovation Centers (BTIC) in the nation. According to the DOT, “These Centers will be recognized...
Money Magazine lists 11 public universities in which graduates make six figures. With an average mid-career salary of $101,000, Michigan Tech makes the list! For the full article, visit here.#CivilEngineering...
Singapore is beginning trials of autonomous buses with a goal to reduce congestion & pollution, improve road safety and solve manpower challenges.#CivilEngineering #RoadsAndRail
Take a look at 10 buildings engineered to reduce the amount of heat a building absorbs, therefore lowering cooling needs.#CivilEngineering #EnvironmentalEngineering #BridgesAndBuildings
More than 200,000 Legos were used in a record-breaking suspension bridge that demonstrates the accomplishments of civil engineering. For the full story, visit here.#CivilEngineering #BridgesAndBuildings
Michigan Tech ranks high on the list of public colleges where students go on to earn the most money. For the full article, visit here.#CivilEngineering #EnvironmentalEngineering