Engineer Who?
I dig deep to find hidden treasures beneath the Earth, but instead of gold, I often unearth rocks, minerals, and ores. Who am I?
What is a mining engineer?
This recent engineering innovation is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry by allowing complex objects to be created layer by layer, using materials such as plastic, metal, or even human tissue. What is this technology?
What is 3D printing?
This controversial dam project in the Philippines, intended to provide water to Metro Manila, has faced strong opposition due to environmental concerns, potential displacement of indigenous communities, and ethical questions surrounding its construction. What is the name of this dam?
What is the Kaliwa Dam?
I carried water from hills to town, with arches standing tall and sound. The Romans built me strong and wide, to bring fresh streams from far outside. What am I?
What is a Roman aqueduct?
This crucial first step involves understanding the needs, emotions, and challenges of the people you're designing for. By walking in their shoes, designers can create solutions that truly resonate. What is this step called?
What is empathy?
You’ve been hired to map out the boundaries of a vast new housing development. Using drones, GPS, and laser scanners, your job is to ensure the land is properly measured and all property lines are accurately marked. What type of engineer are you?
What is a geodetic engineer?
This AI tool, developed by OpenAI, uses deep learning to generate human-like text and assist with a wide range of tasks. Its acronym includes 'GPT'. What does the 'G' in GPT stand for?
What is Generative?
What is the 1st Fundamental Canon according to the NSPE (National Society of Professional Engineers) Code of Ethics?
"Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public"
I keep things moving, part by part, in factories where products start. With each station doing its share, I help build items with time to spare. What am I?
What is an assembly line?
In 2007, Steve Jobs famously introduced a device that combined a phone, an iPod, and an internet communicator into one groundbreaking product. It revolutionized communication and technology, setting the stage for the smartphone era. What level of novelty does this product belong to?
What is new to the world?
In 1986, a catastrophic accident occurred at this plant, where your expertise would have been crucial in controlling the reactor's core and preventing the spread of radioactive contamination. What type of engineer would have been critical in this situation?
What is a nuclear engineer?
Filipino inventor Jeremy De Leon won the prestigious James Dyson Award in 2023 for creating a keychain-sized microscope that attaches to smartphones, allowing users to view microscopic specimens on the go. What is the name of his invention?
What is Make-roscope ?
An electrical engineer is hired to design the structural framework for a new skyscraper. Although they lack experience in structural engineering, they take on the project to secure the contract. As a result, critical miscalculations are made in the design. Which fundamental canon was violated?
Canon 2: Perform services only in areas of their competence
It’s the 1960s, and John, an ordinary citizen, is sitting in his living room watching the live broadcast of the Apollo space missions. He marvels at the technology sending humans to the moon. In which Industrial Revolution is John living?
What is the Third Industrial Revolution?
In a coastal community, overfishing and plastic waste are threatening marine life, causing a decline in fish populations and damaging coral reefs. The local economy, which depends on fishing and tourism, is suffering as a result. Which SDG needs to be targeted in this scenario?
What is SDG 14: Life Below Water?
I bring machines to life with circuits and code, combining gears and wires to lighten the load. Part mechanic, part tech whiz, I design systems that move and fizz. Who am I?
What is a mechatronics engineer?
This expressway, the first of its kind in Central Philippines, holds the title of the country’s longest and tallest bridge.
What is the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX)?
I’m the agreement that binds engineer and client, outlining duties, scope, and what is right. With terms and clauses to avoid disputes, I make sure both parties have no pursuits. What am I?
What is an engineering contract?
I rise from water heated high, turning gears as I pass by. I powered trains and factories too, revolutionizing industries through and through. What am I?
What is steam?
I protect ideas that are new, granting rights just to you. With me, your invention stays secure, preventing others from taking it for sure. What am I?
What is a patent?
This Filipino leader went to the United States Military Academy, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Military Engineering. He later pursued a master’s degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Illinois and ranked 8th in the 1953 Civil Engineering Board Exam. Who is he?
Who is Fidel V. Ramos (FVR)?
Recently, Pisay launched a blockchain-powered platform for managing student records, using the same technology that secures cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. This system aims to ensure secure, efficient, and tamper-proof student credentials. What is the name of this new platform?
What is Pisay-DigiCert?
I appear when an engineer’s gain competes, with their duty to clients they must meet. If not disclosed, I can lead to mistrust, turning ethical work into unjust. What am I?
What is a conflict of interest?
In 2010s, a new product entered the market, allowing people to book rides through a mobile app, challenging the traditional taxi industry. This innovation quickly became the preferred choice for transportation, completely changing how people move around cities. What do you call this type of innovation?
What is a disruptive innovation?
In the early days of electric cars, a small group of tech enthusiasts and environmentally conscious consumers were the first to purchase these innovative vehicles. They were willing to invest in this new technology before it became mainstream. What are these consumers called in the technology S-curve?
Who are early adopters?