Advanced   Volume 9 : Issue ii Illumin's mission is to illustrate the many ways engineering benefits and impacts our daily existence. Showcasing student writing and creative design skills, articles address everyday topics and explore their technical concepts using clear language and multimedia content. Security Versus Privacy: The Engineering of X-Ray Vision by Farzana Ansari This article investigates backscatter X-ray devices, a powerful new technology for airport security. Freeze! Engineering Frozen Vegetables and Fruits by Amy Lin The evolution of frozen food from an engineering perspective Taking Off and Landing on an Aircraft Carrier by Jeff Moring Systems developed decades ago are still guiding runway traffic on aircraft carriers. The Trebuchet by Christopher Carrillo The trebuchet was engineered to become an agent of mass destruction. Outstanding Achievement: Magazine Outstanding Achievement: University Please sign up for our mailing list to receive updates. Information on this web site is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. You should not use the information on this web site for diagnosing or treating a medical or health condition A Chemical Engineer's Guide to Cleaning Just About Anything Freeze! Engineering Frozen Vegetables and Fruits Security Versus Privacy: The Engineering of X-Ray Vision Taking Off and Landing on an Aircraft Carrier The Trebuchet Soccer Bending Skilled soccer players are able to bend the flight of a soccer ball after kicking it, allowing the ball to curve around other players. We explain the physics behind this technique so you too can "bend it like Beckham." more multimedia

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