FROM THE EDITOR.

• Author: Mackenzie, Kathryn
• Position: Editorial

It's hard to believe we're already in the second month of 2018. It seems as if we were just featuring the best places in Alaska to purchase holiday gift baskets. But we're not looking back because we're far too excited about the news and information in this spectacular issue. We are fortunate to feature the 2017 Engineer of the Year, Joseph Taylor, PE, who shares with us his passion for engineering and reminds us of the many, many ways engineering touches every part of our daily lives, from the roads we drive to the gadgets we love, the buildings in which we work, and the houses we call home. Take a second to look around and there's a very good chance you'll see yet another feat of engineering that has improved all of our lives in one way or another.

In addition to interviewing with Alaska Business, Taylor also introduces us to a few of this year's Engineer of the Year nominees, who have taken the time to share a little about their engineering education, work history, and passion for the industry. The five nominees featured in our Engineering Special Section include men and women who turned a love of learning how things work into a career that makes everyday life a whole lot better for all of us--each one was nominated by a highly respected engineering association. We hope their stories inspire students to consider engineering as a career. And for those students who are considering engineering as a career path, we offer two articles about the benefits of engineering internships and how to find a job in the industry. This month we present our story on engineering internships as a web-exclusive at akbizmag.com. Advice on how to find work in the industry can be found...