This book teaches readers the fundamentals of innovation and reduces them to practice. It is a new, fresh look at learning and practicing innovation at the individual level, based on scientific knowledge and in the context of the 21^st century. The book begins with an overview of "human-centered engineering," and how understanding a client's needs plays a direct part in both innovation and success. The second chapter focuses on an engineer's training and education, entry level jobs, lab research, and finally overcoming corporate stagnation. A separate chapter on Innovation...