SciShow
SciShow Talk Show: Crash Course Physics Host Dr. Shini Somara & Sydney the Brush-Tailed Bettong
Dr. Shini Somara joins us on the Talk Show today to talk Crash Course Physics and her background in fluid dynamics and television. Then Jessi from Animal Wonders brings on Sydney, their Brush-tailed Bettong.
TED Talks
Amos Winter: The cheap all-terrain wheelchair
How do you build a wheelchair ready to blaze through mud and sand, all for under $200? MIT engineer Amos Winter guides us through the mechanics of an all-terrain wheelchair that's cheap and easy to build -- for true accessibility -- and...
Crash Course
What is Engineering?: Crash Course Engineering #1
In our first episode of Crash Course Engineering, Shini explains what engineering is, and gives a brief overview of its four main branches (civil, mechanical, electrical, and chemical) as well as a look at some of the other fields of...
Great Big Story
The Inventor of Cruise Control Couldn’t See
Discover the fascinating story of Ralph Teetor, a blind mechanical engineer who invented cruise control and revolutionized the automotive industry.
Curated Video
Retired Engineer Builds Necktie-Tying Robot: A Mechanical Marvel
Seth Goldstein, a retired mechanical engineer, spent six years creating a necktie tying robot named "why not" with over 350 movements to tie the perfect knot. Despite his dislike for ties, Goldstein's childhood fascination with machinery...
Curated Video
Gear Train Design - How to calculate gear trains mechanical engineering
Gear train design, how to design and calculate gear trains velocity, ratio, direction and torque.
Curated Video
Gears Explained - mechanical engineering
Gears explained. Learn what are gears, driver gear and driven gear, gear ratios, why we need gears, torque and mechanical advantage in this video on mechanical engineering.
Zach Star
Mechanical Engineering Subfields and Senior Project Examples
Mechanical engineering is a broad major that can be broken up into different subfields or concentrations. The main concentrations I discuss in this video are Mechatronics, HVAC, and Manufacturing. Mechatronics is the combination of...
APMonitor
Data Science for Energy Applications
Derrick Turk is the President at Terminus Data Science, LLC. Derrick graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in Mechanical Engineering, previously worked as an Engineer with Devon Energy, and as the CTO at Enertel Advisors....
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...
Zach Star
Aerospace Vs Mechanical Engineering - How to Pick the Right Major
Aerospace and mechanical engineering are often a common toss up for students because these majors are so similar. The classes you take for both these disciplines are extremely similar. As an aerospace engineer you will take more specific...
Zach Star
Are Engineering Jobs 'Hands On'?
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...
Science360
What does a mechanical engineer do? - Careers in Science and Engineering
What's it really like to be an engineer or a scientist? What do they really do all day? You're about to find out! Meet the next generation of engineers and scientists in these profiles of young professionals, who may just inspire you to...
NASA
NASA in Silicon Valley: NASA in Silicon Valley Live - Halloween Costume and Cosplay Contest
In this episode streamed on Oct. 25, 2018, we host our first-ever NASA-themed Halloween costume and cosplay contest!
NASA
Houston We Have a Podcast: Stories of Her Strength
For Women's History Month we brought in 4 women in leadership at the Johnson Space Center to share their stories of persevering through challenges and rising through the ranks. HWHAP Episode 38.
Zach Star
Robotics Subfields and Which Majors to Pick
This video covers just a few examples of research and companies that you might find interesting in the field of robotics. I only cover a few examples but remember there are SO many more. Many companies encompass some version of robotics...
ATHS Engineering
Interview with a Mechanical Engineer: Insights and Advice
In this video, a mechanical engineer from Eli Lilly shares his experiences and advice for high school students interested in pursuing a career in engineering. He emphasizes the importance of curiosity and encourages students to explore...
NASA
NASA in Silicon Valley: Eugene Tu and Carol Carroll Talk About NASA Ames Research Center
A conversation with the leadership of NASA's Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley, Center Director Eugene Tu and Deputy Center Director Carol Carroll.
ATHS Engineering
Real Engineers Share Their Stories: From Mechanical to Software Engineering
The video is an interview with a Tech alumni who shares his journey from mechanical engineering to software engineering, and gives advice on how to become an engineer, emphasizing the importance of communication and showing initiative...
NASA
NASA in Silicon Valley: Kai Goebel Talks About Teaching Robots How To Think
A conversation with Kai Goebel, Tech Area Lead for Discovery and Systems Health at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley.
Zach Star
The Math Needed for Computer Science
Computer science majors have to learn a different kind of math compared to MOST other majors (with the exception of math majors, plus computer and software engineers). This kind of math is important especially for those looking to go...
Programming Electronics Academy
EPS 5: Spinphony with Nick Polito
how Nick was able to create a musical bicycle using Arduino and ‘Ableton Live’ (5:20), and how he and his teammates were able to put the project together in three weeks, despite their limited coding experience (11:05).
NASA
NASA in Silicon Valley: NASA in Silicon Valley Live - The Wonder Women of NASA
In this episode streamed on Nov. 8, 2018, we talk with some brilliant wonder women of NASA about their research, what it’s like to work at NASA’s Ames Research Center and more!