Visual Learning Systems
Thomas Edison and the Invention of the Electric Light Bulb
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...
Zach Star
Dream Employers for Engineering Students
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...
Science360
Clean Water Project in Namawanga Village, Kenya
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...
Zach Star
3 Google Hacks for Students
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...
NASA
Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 68, Lessons Learned Information System Small Steps, Giant Leaps
NASA Lessons Learned Program Manager Michael Bell discusses the agency's Lessons Learned Information System.
Science360
What does a civil engineer do? - Careers in Science and Engineering
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...
Zach Star
Computer Engineering Careers and Subfields
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...
Zach Star
Don't Let These Things Discourage You From Engineering
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...
NASA
Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 78, Engineering Best Practices – Part 1 Small Steps, Giant Leaps
NASA Chief Engineer Ralph Roe discusses engineering best practices.
Zach Star
The Science and Technology of Tomorrow (Part 2)
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,...
NASA
On a Mission: The Danger of Going to Mars
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.
NASA
NASA Ocean Ecosystem Mission Ready to Make Waves
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...
Science360
NSF Science Now: Episode 32
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!
Visual Learning Systems
Investigations and Data: Investigations
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...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Trend Toward Outsourcing Innovation
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.
Makematic
STEAM Teams Wear Many Hats
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.
Science360
Materials Engineer - Carlos Barrios
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...
Zach Star
Today In Engineering (Episode 3) - Voyager 1, Berlin Hackathon Results, and More
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
Programming Electronics Academy
Ep. 18: Miniature Arduinos with Ken Burns at TinyCircuits
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...
NASA
Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 75, Artemis Progress Small Steps, Giant Leaps
NASA's Kristin Morgan discusses 2021 progress and what's ahead for the Artemis Program in 2022.
Science360
NSF Science Now: Episode 25
In this week's episode we learn about Google glass type technology for the deaf. We learn how studying tornado debris could help save lives. We discover how sweeping fingers could be the future in password security --and finally we...
NASA
NASA's Curious Universe: The Crawlers
A pair of behemoth machines called crawler-transporters have carried the load of taking rockets and spacecraft to the launchpad for more than 50 years at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Go-To Government Fund for Startups
In part 4 of INET's interview with Fred Block, he says that even VC Firms point entrepreneurs first to government agencies and a public fund to get their most risky money
Science360
Smart Concrete - Science of Innovation
By adding carbon fiber to concrete mixture, a slab of concrete is able to conduct electricity. "Smart concrete" has many potential applications, including helping structural engineers to identify trouble spots in a concrete structure...