Opinion

News reports say the U.S. Patent Office recently was quite busy because of a change in patent law that took effect March 16...More

As federal budget cuts kick in under the procedures known as sequestration, one of the more hotly debated casualties will be research and development funding...More

Many experienced engineers will retire in the next decade, leaving less-experienced engineers with fewer mentors. To remain competitive, companies must address this knowledge gap by ensuring engineers have the information and resources necessary to work effectively and efficiently....More

Leland Teschler blogged about the wide use of calculators in engineering colleges and the lack of math knowledge in engineering grads...More

Several readers commented on Leland Teschler’s recent blog entry (“Not So Bad: Manufacturing Skills Gap is Local, Not National,” Oct. 16)...More