What I Learned About the Digital World as an Engineering Student

Reflecting on this course, I’ve realized how much my understanding of digital technology has expanded beyond the engineering perspective I walked in with. As a mechanical engineering major, I usually think about digital tools in terms of CAD, simulations, or...

An Engineering Perspective on the Benefits and Liabilities of Digitization

One object that has dramatically shifted due to digitization is the engineering notebook. Before everything moved online, design ideas, calculations, and sketches lived in physical notebooks. Digitally, it’s easier to organize ideas, search old notes, and integrate...

Critiquing Digital Ideas Through an Interdisciplinary Engineering Lense

Something that came up a lot in class discussions was the idea that digital systems always make engineering processes better. As someone studying mechanical engineering, I see the appeal. CAD tools, simulations, and automated testing genuinely improve efficiency. But...

Digital vs. “Natural” Objects

When I think about the difference between a digital object and its “natural” counterpart, the first thing that jumps out is how much easier digital versions make our lives. Take digital textbooks. They’re lighter, searchable, and often cheaper. With a few keystrokes,...