In the world of engineering, simulations are key to predicting failure and saving lives — from towering skyscrapers to delicate heart stents. Sena Kizildemir, Ph.D., shares how high-fidelity modeling can protect lives, infrastructure, and the future before anything goes wrong. Source
Photo of the Day Is this one galaxy or two? Although it looks like one, the answer is two. One path to this happening is when a small galaxy collides with a larger galaxy and ends up in the center. But in the featured image, something more rare is going on. Here, the central [...]
Photo of the Day The Great Nebula in Orion is a colorful place. Visible to the unaided eye, it appears as a small fuzzy patch in the constellation of Orion. Long exposure, multi-wavelength images like this, however, show the Orion Nebula to be a busy neighborhood of young stars, hot gas, and dark dust. [...]
Advisory Council formed to provide strategic guidance to navigate new restrictions. Source
Lavanya Jawaharlal, Ph.D., reflects on the microaggressions and workplace culture considerations affecting women in tech — as well as the reasons to be optimistic about the future. Source
In accordance with the Society of Women Engineers Bylaws, Article XIII – AMENDMENT, this proposed bylaws amendment is being presented to the membership. The SWE Board of Directors will vote on these changes following the 45-day notice period. The amendment proposal contains the rationale and pro/con considerations. B2540: Amend SWE Bylaws – Move Nominating Committee... [...]
In accordance with the Society of Women Engineers Bylaws, Article XIII – AMENDMENT, this proposed bylaws amendment is being presented to the membership. The SWE Board of Directors will vote on these changes following the 45-day notice period. The amendment proposal contains the rationale and pro/con considerations. B2538: Amend SWE Bylaws – Restructure Standing Committees... [...]
Meet Courtney Kelly, a civil engineer, entrepreneur, and SWE member. Source
Photo of the Day What created the unusual halo around the Cat's Eye Nebula? No one is sure. What is sure is that the Cat's Eye Nebula (NGC 6543) is one of the best known planetary nebulae on the sky. Although haunting symmetries are seen in the bright central region, this image was taken [...]
Photo of the Day What happens when a star runs out of nuclear fuel? For stars like our Sun, the center condenses into a white dwarf while the outer atmosphere is expelled into space to appear as a planetary nebula. The expelled outer atmosphere of planetary nebula NGC 1514 appears to be a jumble [...]
