What Does An Engineer Actually Do?

I get asked this question a lot from my non-engineer friends and family members, and I've probably done a pretty bad job of answering it over the years. To be honest, it was a question that I myself once had, even after a few years in engineering school. I knew what I was doing in…

The Economics of "The Big Bang Theory"

I am referring to the sitcom on CBS, not the actual theory. The economics of the actual theory would be much harder to quantify. So, I like "The Big Bang Theory", it's a funny show with funny characters and smart writing. It's even pretty realistic, because apparently they hired an actual physicist to consult with…