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    MSME online - Villanova

    Has anyone completed or currently enrolled in the MSME program from Villanova online? I am considering applying but I am not sure how difficult the classes will be. They say it is geared towards working professionals, but I would rather hear that from someone isn't just trying to get my money...
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    Questions regarding reuse of leaf spring suspension U-bolts

    Here in PA, anything bolted underneath a car usually has to be torched off and then replaced. The only fasteners I know need replaced are head bolts becuase they yield. Aside from that the cost to risk ratio usually tells me "Buy new Bolts". Most suspension kits come with new fasteners anyway...
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    What the heck is Systems Engineeing?

    In my quest for grad schools, I have come across a few schools that offer a masters in systems engineering. I had never heard of it and figured it was a money making scheme and ignored it. Recently, however, I got my monthly issue of money magazine which had an article about the best job growth...
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    I need some advice...

    Thanks for the Replys everyone... I know ABET certifications are important. I was reading the proposed bilaws for NCEES and they state that by 2020 in order to sit for the PE you have to have a BS in engineering plus a combination of 30 upper level undergraduate and graduate courses, OR a...
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    Educated" opinions on climate change - Part 5

    One thing that has always burned me is Hybrid Cars. There are small efficient cars that get almost 40mpg. While some hybrids may get 50mpg, they typically cost more. Even if they only cost 5k more, thats allot of gas and by the time you break even, you may have to buy expensive new batteries...
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    Engineering Outsourcing

    We purchase Gearboxes from a vendor that outsources to India. (I think its India) They always give the cheapest quotes, but we finally told them if they don't get their act together we are through with them. We tell them to make changes and when we get the revised drawings, often there are...
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    Should I start studying engineering in my late 20s?

    I read a statistic that 1 in 8 engineering students is in their 30's. Engineering is one of the most common degrees that adults return to college for. When do you plan on retiring? if you have to work till you are 70, thats 37 years. You'll see a good ROI.
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    I need some advice...

    I started my college career at a Community College, where I fell in love with 3D modeling. When I got accepted to Penn State Erie, I chose MET since it was more application based with the 3D modeling and computer simulation that I loved. All was well and good until I was a senior. I was told at...

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