Outrage of the day: Money for education diverted to pork

    Aug. 10, 2009
    I would not have believed this one if I hadn't seen it. Dickinson State University wants money from the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education to improve its Theodore Roosevelt Center. Northern Kentucky University wants over $2 million, ...

    I would not have believed this one if I hadn't seen it. Dickinson State University wants money from the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education to improve its Theodore Roosevelt Center. Northern Kentucky University wants over $2 million, mumbling something vague about "equipment." Think of this next time you are asked to "invest" in public education.

    http://chronicle.com/blogPost/Why-Is-Northern-Kentucky-U/7618/?sid=at&utm_source=at&utm_medium=en

    About the Author

    Lee Teschler | Editor

    Leland was Editor-in-Chief of Machine Design. He has 34 years of Service and holds a B.S. Engineering from the University of Michigan, a B.S. Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan;, and a MBA from Cleveland State University. Prior to joining Penton, Lee worked as a Communications design engineer for the U.S. Government.

    Continue Reading

    Sponsored Recommendations

    April 16, 2025
    Clean. Compact. Less heat.
    April 16, 2025
    SEW-EURODRIVE Introduces DR2C motor, IE5 Ultra-Premium Efficiency Motor
    March 31, 2025
    Unlike passive products - made of simple carbon springs - the bionic prostheses developed by Revival Bionics are propulsive, equipped with a motor and an artificial Achilles tendon...
    March 31, 2025
    Electric drives are a key technology for the performance of machines, robots, and power tools. Download this guide for an introduction to high-quality mechatronic drive systems...

    Voice your opinion!

    To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Machine Design, create an account today!