During the 2023-2024 school year, Augspurger Komm Engineering (AKE) Senior Consulting Engineer and parent Todd Springer presented to several classes at Fuller Elementary School in Tempe, AZ. His presentations relate to the theme of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, which fosters critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. The introduction and explanations of STEM topics in an elementary school…
Early education of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers is especially important to introduce during high school age, when students are in the mindset of choosing a career path to pursue. STEM education efforts can help young adults discover a strong passion for careers they wouldn’t have otherwise explored, igniting curiosity and promoting analytical skills. Augspurger Komm Engineering, Inc….
By: Todd Springer, PE The gradual deterioration of materials can result in costly damage and is an ongoing and everlasting concern with water-conveying systems, including fire sprinklers. Sprinkler systems have become more and more commonplace over the past several decades, to the point where they are prevalent throughout the built environment. The safety of building occupants in the event of…
In recent years, the surge in consumer product battery fires has raised significant concerns about safety, property damage, and even loss of life. Devices like e-bikes, hoverboards, drill packs, and e-cigarettes have become increasingly popular, but their reliance on lithium-ion batteries has introduced new risks. From the perfect storm of elevated temperatures and a lack of regulation on substandard batteries,…