Mary Plumb Blade (1913-1994) was an American engineer, director of the Green Camp from 1955 to 1972, and full-time professor of mechanical engineering in the engineering school of The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art from 1946 to 1978. She graduated with a B.S. in engineering from the University of Utah and an M.S. in industrial engineering from Columbia University. At the time of her appointment as a professor, Blade was "the only woman on the Cooper Union engineering faculty (where she initially taught drawing, mathematics and design) and one of few women on any engineering faculty in the United States." Blade was also an avid and accomplished mountain climber.Mary Blade helped organize the May 27–28, 1950 inaugural weekend of the Society of Women Engineers at Cooper Union's Green Engineering Camp.In 1978, Blade was featured in Chair: The current state of the art, with the who, the why, and the what of it by Peter Bradford and Barbara Prete with a chapter titled "Physical Forces and Damages, Your Sitting Behavior, Move."In 1980, the Engineering Design Graphics Division of the American Society for Engineering Education awarded Blade its Distinguished Service Award.
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Some of their strengths
Mary Blade has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Charismatic, Intellectual, Analytical, Loyal, Intense, Caring, and Curious.
Idealistic and Altruistic
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Mary Blade is someone who is an idealist and an altruist who possesses an innovative, intellectual, and analytical mind, and who approaches life in an optimistic and easygoing manner. A person who really cares about helping others make the most of what they have.
Charming and Sophisticated
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Mary Blade well know them as someone who can be classy, glamorous, and worldly, like jewelry.
Inventive and Clever
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Mary Blade as someone who is flexible, intelligent, and quick-witted.
A person who likes to be creative, and to be recognized for their artistic talents. Who possesses intelligence, mental discipline, and ambition, and who does well in relationships and partnerships.
Charismatic and Instinctual
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Mary Blade is someone who handles stress better than most people, and who tends to have a powerful charisma and convictions.
They are also someone who is altruistic, tolerant, and sophisticated, and who tends to be a perfectionist who is always working to try and make everything and everyone better.
Altruistic and Innovative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Mary Blade tends to be someone who sacrifices things for the good of others and wants to do "good" in the world. Who is often thought of as an innovator or rebel who thrives when trying to chase a breakthrough of some sort, who has a clear and sound mind, and who can be charming and sociable.
Some of Mary Blade's challenges
While Mary Blade has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Mary Blade can be Emotional, Rebellious, Emotionally Distant, Standoffish, Unfocused, Indecisive, and Irritable.
Rebellious and Emotionally Distant
One of Mary Blade's key challenges is that they are someone who can be rebellious and emotionally distant.
Unfocused and Indecisive
Mary Blade is someone who can be scattered, restless, and insensitive, be distracted by fluctuating professional interests, be a workaholic, and who can be arrogant and have difficulty accepting advice.
Serious and Callous
Finally, Mary Blade also can be too giving, come across as too "high and mighty", and can have a hard time expressing feelings.
