Have you thanked a geologist today? You probably should because April 3 is National Geologists Day. Without geologists, we wouldn’t know much about the earth’s history, or how integral the science of geology is for many of the products that we use daily, yet often take for granted like cell…
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Conserve resources, cut costs, and contact a licensed professional for help The average American family uses more than 300 gallons of water each day at home. Here are simple water-savings tips from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA). FIX THOSE LEAKS EPA says home water leaks can make up…
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Taking Ticky-Tacky Out of Suburbia
by June Vargasby June VargasLittle boxes on the hillside, Little boxes made of ticky tacky, Little boxes on the hillside, Little boxes all the same. There’s a green one and a pink one And a blue one and a yellow one, And they’re all made out of ticky tacky And they all look just…
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Magic of Mushrooms: Growing Furniture and Buildings from Food? Mushroom growing process shows promise for efficient ‘living concrete’
by Cheri Gyuroby Cheri GyuroWhat do cat food, a can of soda, architecture, and engineering have in common? If you add mushrooms to the mix, you’ve got the perfect recipe for strong, sustainable building material. Researchers are building structures using mycelium, the underground foundation of mushrooms found naturally in the wild. Although this may…
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World Toilet Day Recognizes Clean Water, Sanitation, and Safety
DCA licensees help keep Californians healthy Access to adequate toilet facilities, clean water, and sanitation is no laughing matter. According to the United Nations (U.N.): 2 billion people live without safely managed sanitation—more than half the global population. 673 million people still practice open defecation worldwide. Inadequate sanitation is estimated…
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#TBT with DCA: Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters Make Plugging In Safer
A California engineering licensee’s electrical-plug invention prevents injuries, fires, and fatalities Those electrical outlets with little buttons on them mean a big difference for your safety: Ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) are the difference between life and death in certain circumstances, so find out more about their important purpose, their California…
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Architects and Engineers Are Faced With a New Era of Building Design
by Cheri Gyuroby Cheri GyuroAs many cities across California slowly reopen for business, the thought of a COVID-19 resurgence lingers. The buildings we are all returning to were not designed with social distancing in mind. Architects and engineers have a new challenge on their hands with a strong focus on infection control. Not only…
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Take a look at this vital licensed profession They’re a common sight: Hard-hatted, safety-vested people looking through scopes by the side of the road, at construction sites, or in the landscape. But who are they, what are they looking at, and what are they doing? Let’s “see” if we can…
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Engineers-Surveyors-Geologists
Dancing and Engineering: How These Two Worlds Go Hand-in-Hand
by Cheri Gyuroby Cheri GyuroIf you ask a dance instructor if they like to teach engineers some of the latest dance moves, more than likely, the answer will be an astounding “yes!” Engineers are proficient at understanding movements and mechanics, making them great candidates to swirl around on the dance floor like Fred Astaire.…
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It’s the big day. The UC Davis Senior Design Showcase is the future of engineering, designed by future engineers. And the Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists is on-hand to coach, encourage, and share some wisdom with the next generation of problem solvers and innovators. Take a look:…