February 1998
from the editor
The Fast Track to Job Security

letters
Dirty Diesels
Even Tinier Turbojets
Open and Closed Kinematics Chains
Millenial Macs
Licenses and Degrees
A Renewed Member

news and notes
Recovering Zinc and Steel from Scrap
GPS Helps Till the Good Earth
This Tricycle is Not for Kids
Dust Monitor Helps Fight Black Lung
Alliance Fuels Cell Development
Pilotless Flying
Briefly Noted

computing
Automatic Drop Tests
Understanding Composites in a Hurry
Engineering Advisers
Expandable Workstations
Sales Wizard
Online Resources
Briefly Noted

input/output
Robotic Dolphin Follows Nature's Designs

m.e. bookshelf
Twelve New Reviews of the Latest Engineering Books

call for papers
Entries for February

washington window
Clearing the Way for Emissions Reductions


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