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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Welcome to the February 2023 issue of Engineers’ Forum!
Happy new year everyone, we hope you are all enjoying the start of the spring semester! With the start of new classes come many new exciting events and topics that we can’t wait to share with you through this issue.
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Are you struggling to choose a major? Biabhav Nepal’s article walks us through the dilemma that many students face when it comes time to commit to an engineering major. This article features insights into many resources that students have to help guide them in the right direction.
If you’re curious as to which helmets are the best for your safety, Kathryn Paasch highlights the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab. It touches on the types of criterion used to test helmets as well and features many of the ratings that were released. This is a must-read for anyone who avidly rides bikes on campus!
Engineering Without Borders (EWB) is a service organization that connects students of all disciplines with communities in need all over the world. Ethan Chung discusses various projects that EWB at VT has and what they entail. This is a great read for anyone interested in traveling or learning more about EWB’s service projects!
Featuring the ChemE Cube annual competition, Adrian DiMarco, covers the tasks that teams in the competition have as they design and market a chemical plant measuring one cubic foot in size. This article encompasses what the competition is, what the chapter at VT does, and includes insider information on how to get involved!
For those of you looking for your “familia” away from home, Jasmine Mendez’s piece is a perfect read to learn about The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers at VT (SHPE). This includes specifics of what the organization is, the opportunities provided, and how to get involved.
Lastly, Zoe Miloszewski, expands our scope on the improvements needed in the VT design lab training process. She dives into the process that already exists and proposes some possible changes that could be made to ensure that future students have the best possible experience.
We appreciate your continued support of our mission: to capture the student engineering experience at Virginia Tech. Enjoy!
