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Need a Kluge?
With the increasing complexity of today's systems, more kluges, by whatever name, will be required, along with their accompanying humorous put-downs.
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Amazing Grace
The amazing Grace Hopper defied the odds to become a rear admiral in the U.S. Navy and a pioneer of computer programming.
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Josie the Riveter
Josie the Riveter and her compatriots played an important role in helping women become a significant part of today’s technical and engineering professions.
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Harnessing Cybertech?
Many of us believed that technology could save mankind. Yet it now appears that many cyber developments will threaten that hopeful ambition.
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Everyone a Winner?
Today’s engineers may need to be satisfied with personal “wins,” without the acknowledgement of the public or even of the engineering community at large.
