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How grit and teamwork drive Michigan Baja’s off-road excellence 

November 26, 2025

Michigan Baja’s team captain shares insights on the value of this competition for engineers preparing for their careers and the secrets behind the team’s success.

By Ian Mark
4 MIN READ

How the Michigan Solar Car Team navigated trials and triumphs across 3,000 kilometers in the Australian Outback 

November 26, 2025

The World Solar Challenge is the ultimate test of innovation, endurance and teamwork, and a challenge the Michigan Solar Car Team embraces with passion and precision.

By Ian Mark
4 MIN READ

Free Siemens software for students: How to download and get started 

October 7, 2025

Learn everything you need to know to get started using Siemens software for engineering students.

By Ian Mark
5 MIN READ

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Seven essential skills for a mechanical engineering career

Seven essential skills for your mechanical engineering career

September 3, 2025

To thrive, mechanical engineers need a mix of technical and durable skills.

By Ian Mark
3 MIN READ

Engineering student resume tips: Learn how to impress employers even with limited experience

September 2, 2025

A well-crafted engineering student resume shows employers how you think, the tools you’ve mastered and the impact you’ve already made, even if you have limited experience in engineering roles.

By Ian Mark
5 MIN READ
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A step-by-step students’ guide to accessing free software training on the Siemens Xcelerator Academy

September 1, 2025

Learn how you can access free, industry-grade software training on the Siemens Xcelerator Academy.

By Ian Mark
3 MIN READ

Free Student NX download

August 27, 2025

Did you know that students can download NX CAD/CAM for free on our student software page?

By Jennifer Bradford
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Insights from Dean Craig Downing of Rose-Hulman on the value of microcredentials for engineering, lifelong learning and more 

August 26, 2025

Dean Craig Downing shared his perspective on the current evolution of engineering education and the value of these new modalities for students, educators and industrial organizations alike. 

By Ian Mark
3 MIN READ

Learn how Florida International University is leading the way in additive manufacturing, biotechnology and more with academic-industrial partnerships

August 22, 2025

Through cutting-edge research, rigorous academic-industrial collaboration and forward-thinking curriculum development, FIU is setting the standard for building day-one ready engineers.

By Ian Mark
3 MIN READ

How Wayne State University is cultivating the next generation of PCB talent

August 20, 2025

Learn about a new Printed Circuit Board Design Course from Siemens EDA, Wayne State University and the Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA).

By Ian Mark
3 MIN READ

Rethinking talent acquisition: Dean Ian O. Williamson shares key insights for cultivating the future workforce

August 18, 2025

Dean Ian O. Williamson of the University of California, Irvine shares recommendations for building sustainable talent pipelines.

By Ian Mark
3 MIN READ
Siemens USA CEO Barbara Humpton smiles for a picture.

The skills that matter most: Insights from Siemens USA CEO Barbara Humpton

August 4, 2025

As Barbara Humpton, CEO of Siemens USA points out, it’s often the “skills for life” like collaboration and adaptability that truly set high-achievers apart.

By Ian Mark
3 MIN READ