Project Crowdsourcing: An Introduction
A year ago, at an editorial meeting, we were discussing article ideas for 2011 and the obvious struck: Why not have readers create the feature content of an entire issue of Mechanical Engineering?
By John G. Falcioni

Nuclear Power After Fukushima
Project Crowdsourcing: In the wake of a severe plant accident, advanced reactor designs are getting renewed attention. By Gail H. Marcus

Renewables—Disruptors? Or Disruptive?
Project Crowdsourcing: The contribution of wind, solar, and bioenergy systems may be determined by the cost of materials and of natural gas. By Garry Golden

Teaching the Practical Skills
Project Crowdsourcing: To operate effectively, next-generation engineers will require a panoply of interpersonal and management skills, in addition to technical proficiency.
By Norman L. Fortenberry

Rebranding Engineering
Project Crowdsourcing: If the profession is sliding into commodity status, we have to play a primary role in changing the public focus. By Susan Ipri Brown

Complexity and Consequence
Project Crowdsourcing: If the profession is sliding into commodity status, we have to play a primary role in changing the public focus. By Susan Ipri Brown

The Healthy Murmur of Technology
Project Crowdsourcing: Medical devices save lives, but only if they are appropriate and functional: It's the challenge of ensuring quality care in limited-resource settings.
By Jennifer Barragán

ASME IGTI Global Gas Turbine News
Volume 51, No.4 — December 2011