Impostor syndrome is a term that describes the feeling of intellectual and professional inadequacy that some people experience. It’s “a nebulous mixture of thoughts and feelings experienced by highly accomplished individuals who continuously question their achievements.” The feelings are relatively common for anyone who has achieved any level of success or even enough to garner…
Did you know there is a word that consists of 189,819 letters? It is the term for the formula C169,719H270,466N45,688O52,238S911. A protein that in humans is encoded by the TTN gene and consists of 34,350 Amino acids, with the molecular weight of the mature “canonical” isoform of the protein being approximately 3,816,030.05 Da. We also…
Imagine this… You’re finished work and driving home. You’re listening to the radio, enjoying some music. You’re thinking about the project you are working on at work or the work you need to do at home this weekend, such as mowing the lawn or fixing the garage. Before you know it, 30 minutes later, you’ve…
You will have to communicate with colleagues and other people for your career. You might find yourself in an environment where strong written communication skills are required, or maybe you want to do it more effectively. This post aims to offer some tips for communicating at work and what engineers should learn to do to…
Today we share a different blog: a blog that has nothing to do with chemical engineering per se but something to help you find the right path. Because… why not? Chemical engineering is a fascinating subject, but next to that, we are all humans with many interests and passions. In our opinion, it’s unlikely that…
Becoming an engineer is not easy, but it is far from impossible. In order to become the best engineer you can be, you need a certain set of skills that not everyone possesses. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the top ten skills you need to have to succeed as an engineer. 1.…
Many people are unhappy at work because it is an unfulfilling job. They don’t like the company, the co-workers, or the responsibilities required of them. In situations like these, it’s time to look for a new job. Here are ten signs that it is time to move forward. #1. A micromanaging boss. If your boss…
Employees are the backbone of any company, and investing in your employees is key to success. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of your business. You need to take steps to ensure that you have happy employees who feel valued and who are committed to working for you. This means…
Once upon a time a powerful and often unwise King offered three young people an opportunity to take a chance on true love. This Quest Was simple. They could open one of two doors. Behind one door was a dragon. Behind the other was their true love. But Happy Endings are Relative….. 💔The first person…
No matter what profession or industry you’re in, there are always ways to make it easier and more efficient. We deserve to get it done faster, smarter and better. In this article, we’ll be discussing 10 things that will help you do just that! I hope these articles can offer you some advice on how…