Shimer Great Books School Alum Interview with Robert O. Keohane, Shimer ‘61

It is a pleasure to be interviewed as part of the Shimer alumn

The Great Books Challenge

What makes a “great book” has been the most contentious issue for the Shimer Great Books School since its distinction as a “great books school” in the 1950s. Is it a classic? A primary material? And who decides what those are, anyway?

How North Central Engineering Programs Address Sustainability

Sustainability. What does the word really mean? How can it help make the world a better place?

5 qualities employers are looking for in engineers

By definition, a stakeholder is a person or group that has interest or concern in an organization. They affect or may be affected by that organization’s behavior and actions. Our Engineering Advisory Board is comprised of key leaders from some of the largest corporations in the Midwest.

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

Modern society is changing and mechanical engineering degrees are evolving along with it. Gone are the days of massive steel monsters belching smoke and steam.