Instructional Video11:29
Zach Star

Are Engineering Jobs 'Hands On'?

12th - Higher Ed
In this video I discuss whether jobs in engineering are hands on, more computer work, or in the field. Some people might have the wrong image of an engineering job which may cause confusion down the road. The good news is that engineers...
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 Video15:12
Zach Star

What is Materials Engineering?

12th - Higher Ed
Materials engineering (or materials science and engineering) is about the design, testing, processing, and discovery of new materials. Materials engineers will cover the 4 main classes of materials in college including metals, ceramics,...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Engineering Career Options

9th - 10th
It's a profession that can take you from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of outer space, from within the microscopic structures of the human cell to the top of the tallest skyscrapers. Learn about some of the most popular...
Instructional Video
National Science Foundation

National Science Foundation: Profiles of Scientists and Engineers: Materials Engineer

9th - 10th
Meet Carlos Barrios, a materials engineer, who shows us some of the latest engineering projects taking place at 3M. His work in adhesives can have applications to such diverse areas as medicine, sports, aerospace, and electronics. He...