The Engineer's Sketch-book

Book Review Handbook for Language Engineers

The reader learns from this book's introduction (written by Ali Farghaly) that the objective of the book is to " equip linguists embarking on NLP assignments. " The introduction also explains why language engineers are needed and summarizes the contents of each chapter. " Domain Analysis and Representation " by Farghaly and Bruce Hedin offers a good discussion of the importance of domain analys...

Book Review on C++ and Object-Oriented Numeric Computing for Scientists and Engineers

“C++ and Object-Oriented Numeric Computing for Scientists and Engineers” is one of the few C++ books targeted toward the scientific community that uses numeric computing as the primary research tool. The book is divided into three parts: the first part introduces the reader to general programming concepts, the second part focuses on the unique aspects of C++ as an object oriented programming la...

Are software engineers true engineers?

Are software engineers engineers? Or more exactly: Can software engineers legitimately be called engineers? This is an ambiguous question. Its interpretation depends on the situation in which it is asked. It might be asked in a situation in which practice-oriented engineering disciplines have more chances to be sponsored publicly: In this case it would be the question if software engineering sh...

Transportation Hazards a Book Chapter in Transportation Engineers' Handbook Edited by Myer Kutz

The Engineers of Tomorrow

In Germany we have seen a rising concern on lacking in numbers of students in science and engineering in recent years. Technological subjects are often regarded as not attractive by potential students. To address these problems early in the development of the children we offer courses in robotics. These benefit from the attractiveness of robots in popular culture, imposing a very low inhibition...