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Software engineering
Software engineering is a specialized discipline combining computer science and engineering principles to systematically design, develop, test, and maintain robust software applications that effectively meet user needs. It emerged as a distinct field in the 1960s to address a "software crisis" characterized by budget overruns, delays, ...
National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting
NICEIC is a leading UK organization that assesses and certifies the competence of businesses undertaking electrical work, holding government approval to offer Competent Person Schemes for electrical work under Part P of the Building Regulations in England and Wales. Beyond electrical, ...
Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering
The Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering at Purdue University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees, including a unique combined MD-MS BME program in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine. Its origins trace back to the Hillenbrand Biomedical Engine...
BrahMos Aerospace
BrahMos Aerospace is a prominent Indo-Russian multinational aerospace and defense corporation, established in 1998 as a joint venture between India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya. Named after the Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers, the company specializes in manufac...
Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineering
The Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineering (IRSME) was a crucial Group 'A' central service, responsible for managing the Mechanical Engineering Division of the Indian Railways. Historically, its officers were recruited through the highly competitive Engineering Services Examination (ESE) and the unique Special Class Railway A...
Chemical accident
Chemical accidents involve the unintentional release of hazardous materials, such as toxic gases or explosives, causing harm to human health and the environment, often stemming from human error, natural disasters, or industrial process failures. These events are surprisingly common; for instance, the U.S. experiences multiple significa...
Electrical engineering technology
Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) is a comprehensive field focused on the practical application, design, and implementation of electrical and electronic systems, distinguishing itself from traditional electrical engineering's emphasis on conceptual theory. As the largest branch of engineering technology, EET encompass...
Environmental engineering
Environmental engineering is an interdisciplinary professional field that applies scientific and engineering principles to protect and improve the health of living organisms and the quality of the environment. Drawing on subjects like chemistry, biology, and hydrology, these engineers devise solutions for critical issu...
Biomedical engineering
Biomedical engineering (BME) is an interdisciplinary field that applies engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology, aiming to advance healthcare through diagnosis, monitoring, and therapy. This dynamic discipline, which has recently emerged as its own distinct field of study, encompasses a wide ...
Open-source software
Open-source software (OSS) grants users the fundamental rights to use, study, change, and distribute its source code freely for any purpose, fostering a highly collaborative and public development process. This model promotes public trust and diverse perspectives, contributing an estimated $8.8 trillion in value to fir...
Software Engineering Body of Knowledge
The Software Engineering Body of Knowledge (SWEBOK) represents the comprehensive collection of knowledge, skills, techniques, and best practices within the field of software engineering. Its definitive guide, the SWEBOK Guide, is an ISO/IEC standard (originally recognized as ISO/IEC TR 19759:2...
Civil recovery
Civil recovery is a legal mechanism used to reclaim the proceeds of crime, sometimes in addition to or instead of criminal court proceedings. It's commonly utilized by retailers to recoup losses from theft and fraud, often demanding not only the value of stolen items but also operational costs like staff time and administration, even w...