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Engineers are turning to genetic and biological tools and techniques to synthesize higher-chain alcohols that do not suffer from the same limitations as ethanol.

As oil and natural gas prices rise, lignocellulosic biomass becomes a viable feedstock for the fuel and chemical industries— provided key issues are addressed.

To meet growing demand for solar energy, new polysilicon plants are being built at an unprecedented rate, and several new technologies will play a role in the capacity expansion.

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Surveys shed light on how well universities are utilizing the women engineers and scientists in the technical talent pool.

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Follow this engineer's career path as she shares her thoughts on the transitions she has made and how family considerations factored into her career decisions.

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