Books on the history of engineering

We have a new page that lists books about the history of Engineering. These books include subjects such as ancient Engineering, famous structures, history of machine tools, and specific time periods of Engineering design and thought. All of the books on the webpage are available at UT libraries – mostly Engineering and the PCL. My favorites are “Pushing the limits” and “Remaking the world”, both by Henry Petroski. Petroski explains current issues in Engineering with stories about historical events and structures, making for a compelling read.

Spring Break Hours!

Spring Break starts on Saturday, March 10, 2007.

The Engineering Library will be closed the first weekend and the second Saturday, but opening on Sunday, March 18, with normal hours.

During that week library hours will be 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. For more information go to
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/about/hours/index.php

IEEE Ehances Display of Standards in IEEE Xplore

The IEEE Xplore digital library has been enhanced to include an improved navigation to help you find standards faster; the ability to search and browse draft standards in IEEE Xplore; clearer distinction between active, archived and superseded standards; availability of standards email alerts to keep you up-to-date on standards revisions; and the inclusion of links to standards interpretations, errata and other related documents.  For more information http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/guide/g_infoac_stds.jsp

For UT students, faculty and staff to gain access to the digital library you need to go through the UT Libraries site:

• Under Research Tools
• Click on Databases & Indexes to Articles
• Click on I (under Databases Alphabetical by Title)
• Click on IEEE Xplore

Art & Science Collaborations, Inc. (ASCI) – Art, Science & Technology

WPS1 ART RADIO presents the new “Bio Blurb Show” hosted by Suzanne Anker.

The subject of the Bio-Blurb Show centers around aspects of the growing trend between art and science, and most particularly the biological and genetic sciences. Hosted by Suzanne Anker, the show features a roundtable discussion of the social issues that are affected by genetic engineering, forensics, new reproductive technologies, the patenting of life forms and related “Art-Sci” subjects.

“The purpose of Art & Science Collaborations, Inc. (ASCI) is to raise public awareness about artists and scientists using science and technology to explore new forms of creative expression, and to increase communication and collaborations between these fields.”

Spring hours @ The Engineering Library

Spring Break starts on Saturday, March 10, 2007.

The Engineering Library will be closed the first weekend and the second Saturday, but opening on Sunday, March 18, with normal hours.

During that week library hours will be 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. For more information go to
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/about/hours/upcoming1.php