July/August 2014

Published by Tom Gibson, P.E. Green Building Engineer and Technology Writer, Progressive Engineer is an online magazine and information source covering all disciplines of engineering in the continental United States. Our in-depth profiles and features portray engineers in an easy-to-read, personal editorial style and promote sustainability in the profession. We show the fun in engineering and the cool jobs engineers have, all while saving trees!

Bright Future at BrightFarms:
A NYC-based firm pioneers rooftop hydroponic greenhouses for growing vegetables in urban environments, offering myriad benefits over conventional agriculture.

Todd Torrence
Mechanical engineer gets his undergraduate degree online through a unique program at the University of North Dakota and reaps the benefits.

John Ebbinghaus:
Self-described electromechanical engineer invented electrically conductive paste and markets it through a family business.