Podcast26:16
NASA

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 80, Engineering Best Practices – Part 3 Small Steps, Giant Leaps

Pre-K - Higher Ed
NASA Space Launch System Chief Engineer John Blevins discusses the rigorous engineering of the world's most powerful rocket.
Instructional Video5:48
Physics Girl

How do touchscreens work?

9th - 12th
How does a touchscreen work? Why can you text with your finger, but not with a q-tip? The physics of smartphones is a complicated and amazing mixture of engineering, physics, electronics and computer science. Topics: Capacitive touch...
Instructional Video10:08
Curated Video

How a Structural Engineer Uses Math

K - 5th
Do you ever wonder how math is used in structural engineering? Meet engineer, Fae Garstang, from Schaefer. This educational kids' math video shows students how structural engineers use math daily! Curious about how math is used to build...
Instructional Video1:28
Visual Learning Systems

Problem Solving in Science and Engineering

9th - 12th
In this video, we explore the role of scientists and engineers in solving problems and benefiting society. It emphasizes the wide range of problems scientists and engineers are currently working on, from improving the environment to...
Instructional Video1:27
Visual Learning Systems

Thomas Edison and the Invention of the Electric Light Bulb

9th - 12th
This video explains how Thomas Edison's invention of the electric light bulb was a solution to the problem of homes being lit by dangerous open flames such as candles, oil lamps, and gas lanterns. The video highlights the importance of...
Instructional Video7:06
Zach Star

Dream Employers for Engineering Students

12th - Higher Ed
In 2013 Forbes came out with an article titled "Dream Employers for Engineering Students." In this video I discuss 5 of those companies and briefly go over what they work on and what you should know about them as well as some advice for...
Instructional Video8:18
Science360

Clean Water Project in Namawanga Village, Kenya

12th - Higher Ed
Do engineers have the power to change lives and make a positive difference in the world? This inspiring documentary clearly shows the answer is a resounding “Yes!” This segment on clean water is an excerpt from the 2011 documentary...
Instructional Video2:37
Zach Star

3 Google Hacks for Students

12th - Higher Ed
In this video I go over 3 google hacks for students (especially college students). As a student you want the quickest ways to find notes, exams, textbooks, research information, and anything to optimize your time. The search hacks in...
Podcast14:58
NASA

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 68, Lessons Learned Information System Small Steps, Giant Leaps

Pre-K - Higher Ed
NASA Lessons Learned Program Manager Michael Bell discusses the agency's Lessons Learned Information System.
Instructional Video7:35
Science360

What does a civil engineer do? - Careers in Science and Engineering

12th - Higher Ed
What's it really like to be a civil engineer? What does a civil engineer do all day? Ken Maschke shows us some of the latest engineering projects taking place at Thornton Tomasatti and what his typical day is like inside and outside the...
Instructional Video10:09
Zach Star

Computer Engineering Careers and Subfields

12th - Higher Ed
This video covers various subfields of computer engineering and what careers you can get in those fields. Computer engineering is basically the combination of electrical engineering and computer science, which means a lot of these jobs...
Instructional Video7:36
Zach Star

Don't Let These Things Discourage You From Engineering

12th - Higher Ed
Plenty of people can be turned away from engineering for a variety of factors. Some of these that I include in the video are 1. Not being good at math 2. Not having any experience 3. Not being good with hands There are reasons why...
Podcast19:35
NASA

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 78, Engineering Best Practices – Part 1 Small Steps, Giant Leaps

Pre-K - Higher Ed
NASA Chief Engineer Ralph Roe discusses engineering best practices.
Instructional Video13:15
Zach Star

The Science and Technology of Tomorrow (Part 2)

12th - Higher Ed
No one knows what the future of science and technology will be, but experts are able to predict what they think will be here in the coming years and decades. Some of the topics discussed in these videos next include augmented reality,...
Podcast19:09
NASA

‎On a Mission: The Danger of Going to Mars

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Many spacecraft have died trying to get to Mars. The current record for Mars missions is 18 successes, and 25 failures. The InSight mission hopes to improve the odds.
Instructional Video1:24
NASA

NASA Ocean Ecosystem Mission Ready to Make Waves

3rd - 11th
After passing its last critical design review in February 2020, PACE has entered its integration and testing phase of development. PACE's primary sensor, the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI), is a highly advanced optical spectrometer that...
Instructional Video4:59
Science360

NSF Science Now: Episode 32

12th - Higher Ed
In this week's episode we learn about smart bandages, magnetic organ retractors, floating wind turbines and, finally, we examine how our brain remembers words. Check it out!
Instructional Video1:51
Visual Learning Systems

Investigations and Data: Investigations

9th - 12th
A key component of answering questions and solving problems is to conduct investigations. In easy-to-understand language, this video describes what investigations are and why they are important. Special emphasis is placed on...
Instructional Video5:22
Institute for New Economic Thinking

The Trend Toward Outsourcing Innovation

Higher Ed
In part 3 of INET's interview with Fred Block, he says that Fortune 500 companies don't have any incentive to develop new products themselves -- but rely on publicly funded labs and universities surrounded by startups.
Instructional Video3:31
Makematic

STEAM Teams Wear Many Hats

K - 5th
Collaboration helps us see problems from new perspectives. In this activity, children will learn about the Boston Molasses Flood and ask STEAM questions to solve the mystery.
Instructional Video6:46
Science360

Materials Engineer - Carlos Barrios

12th - Higher Ed
Carlos Barrios is a materials engineer at 3M in the adhesive group where he designs ""Sticky Stuff."" Carlos spends a lot of time in the lab performing research on various materials and testing them under multiple conditions in...
Instructional Video5:52
Zach Star

Today In Engineering (Episode 3) - Voyager 1, Berlin Hackathon Results, and More

12th - Higher Ed
This video of "Today In Engineering" includes: 1. Voyager 1 2. A.I. Algorithm analyzes instagram photos 3. Earthquake Resistant Concrete 4. Berlin Hackathon 5. Breakthrough Prize Results
Instructional Video17:34
Programming Electronics Academy

Ep. 18: Miniature Arduinos with Ken Burns at TinyCircuits

Higher Ed
This week Michael sits down with electrical engineer and entrepreneur Ken Burns. Ken is the founder of TinyCircuits, a company that designs and builds tiny open source electronics for makers and hobbyists. Ken talks about the inspiration...
Podcast22:57
NASA

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 75, Artemis Progress Small Steps, Giant Leaps

Pre-K - Higher Ed
NASA's Kristin Morgan discusses 2021 progress and what's ahead for the Artemis Program in 2022.