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Curated Video
The Day the River Caught Fire
When Time magazine published details of a river fire in downtown Cleveland in 1969, the outcry was so loud and widespread, the U.S. government was forced into action.
The Business Professor
Infrastructure
Infrastructure is the set of facilities and systems that serve a country, city, or other area, and encompasses the services and facilities necessary for its economy, households and firms to function.
Curated Video
Let's Learn About Communities: People at Work
Community Workers takes students on a journey through their own neighborhoods. From firemen to dedicated postal workers, and from skilled mechanics to trusted bankers, this program sheds light on the crucial roles that community workers...
The Business Professor
What is a Cottage Industry_
What is a Cottage Industry? A cottage industry is a small manufacturing business that is owned and operated by an individual or a family, typically operating out of a home rather than a purpose-built facility. Cottage industries are...
The Business Professor
Manufacturing Functions - Explained
What are Manufacturing Functions? Functions related to manufacturing operations may include the design and development of production lines, purchasing raw materials and components, selection of raw material suppliers and subcontractors,...
Curated Video
Navigating TradingView: Your Ultimate Investment Platform
In this exciting lesson we introduce you to TradingView, our powerful platform for analysis, portfolio building, and strategy allocation. Learn to create an account, explore features, and analyse stocks with ease. Discover how to use...
Curated Video
The Engineering World and Work
The Engineering World and Work examines the use of energy of tools, manufacturing technologies, products, and systems in the integral part of the engineering world by describing how each produces work.
Curated Video
Effects of the War of 1812
Effects of the War of 1812 explores the War of 1812 by analyzing the effects of the war.
Curated Video
Industrialization
Industrialization investigates the effects that industrialization has on Earth and its inhabitants by analyzing the pros and cons of industrialization.
Hip Hughes History
Triangular Trade Explained
What was Colonial Mercantilism when you boil it down to its basics? Perfect for students, life long learners and the cray cray on the internets.
Curated Video
Introduction to IT and Cybersecurity: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Part 11/16 of Introduction to IT and Cybersecurity series: The video discusses ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software. The video highlights SAP and Oracle as the two leading providers of ERP software with the highest market share.
Organizational Communication Channel
Classical Management Theory
Looks at how the pressures of the industrial revolution led to a new approach to manage emerging factories. The video looks at three key theorists who captured the spirit of the era: Frederick Taylor, Henri Fayol, and Max Weber.
Zach Star
What is Mechanical Engineering?
Mechanical engineering is the design and manufacturing of mechanical systems. You'll want to have a strong interest in advanced math and physics if you go into this major. Mechanical engineering is one of the most versatile of the...
Financial Times
Why China's control of rare earths matters
China dominates the world's production and supply of rare earths - obscure elements that are vital for high tech-manufacturing. The FT's Jamie Smyth explains their importance.
Science360
Testing the waters: 1,4-dioxane in North Carolinas Cape Fear River Basin
It was an email from a colleague that tipped off environmental engineer Detlef Knappe of possible 1,4-dioxane contamination in the Cape Fear River Basin, North Carolina's largest watershed and a source of drinking water for communities...
Science360
Testing the waters 1,4-dioxane in North Carolinas Cape Fear River Basin
It was an email from a colleague that tipped off environmental engineer Detlef Knappe of possible 1,4-dioxane contamination in the Cape Fear River Basin, North Carolina's largest watershed and a source of drinking water for communities...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
A Conversation with Dr. John Cahn
On June 24, 2011, it was announced that NIST Emeritus Senior Fellow Dr. John Cahn had been selected to receive the 2011 Kyoto Prize in Advanced Technology for his fundamental contributions to the study of materials. In this interview,...
Curated Video
CompTIA Security+ Certification SY0-601: The Total Course - Industrial Control System (ICS)
ICSs use computing devices to automate tasks in a fast dependable way using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). This episode also covers Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA). This clip is from the chapter "Securing...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Heroes of American Manufacturing Series - Lee Spring
Meet the next "Hero of American Manufacturing": Lee Spring. This Brooklyn, New York-based company is the latest manufacturer featured in the Heroes of American Manufacturing video series. Check out their story and how they've been able...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Deputy Secretary Porcari at the Manufacturing Innovations 2011 Event
Department of Transportation (DOT) Deputy Secretary John D. Porcari visited the Manufacturing Innovations 2011 event on May 17, 2011, to discuss key department initiatives and the relationship between DOT and the Manufacturing Extension...
The Wall Street Journal
Maintaining U.S. Competitiveness in Technology Innovation
America's Frontier Fund's Edlyn Levine and Murray Hill Group's Mike Burns discuss the outlook for U.S. semiconductor production and its impact on technology innovation.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
2010 MEP National Conference Keynote
Sec. Gary Locke addresses attendees at 2010 MEP National Conference held in Orlando, FL, on May 3, 2010.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Heroes of American Manufacturing Louroe Electronics
This is the inspiring story of a small electronics manufacturer making it in America. Based near Los Angeles, Louroe Electronics celebrates a diverse workforce, a commitment to quality, and major growth opportunities by exporting its...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Journey to Excellence-Transforming Our Organization: Cargill Corn Milling
Ron Fiala, Process Improvement Manager of the 2008 Baldrige Award Recipient Cargill Corn Milling Company, describes how the organization has transformed on its journey to performance excellence and lessons learned using the Baldrige...