Florent Allais from AgroParisTech speaks about the importance of combining biotechnologies, green chemistry, and downstream processes when fostering sustainable innovation. This is an example of the very real benefits of...

Find out about the renewable energy resource using wind energy technologies. Learn about the use of wind for a stand-alone system, and how one uses it in large-scale wind farms.

This interactive timeline from the AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Web site features influential technological innovations from 1750 to 1990.

Article on the structural changes in the American economy between 1820 and 1860 as technological innovations and advancement flourished leading to considerable growth in industry.

Explore this NOVA: "Spies That Fly" interactive timeline and discover the many technological innovations in the history of unmanned flight, from hot-air balloons to miniature flying robots.

Twelve-page illustrated brochure describes what nanotechnology is in terms that nonscientists can understand. Discusses nanometers, nanoscale, and the kinds of nanotechnology-related innovations that are now available. Also discusses the...

It's tempting to assume that technology is the key when it comes to reaching your audience and engaging them. However, creativity and innovation trump purely technological choices. This article explains the role of each in successfully...

From entertainment devices to lifesaving medical technologies, Latino inventors have advanced humankind through their contributions. Latino inventors have created revolutionary devices that have transformed our everyday world - and often...

Learners investigate health technologies in the 20th century. Some topics examined are the heart, bionics, and bioengineering. The resource consists of historical information, a timeline, and a personal essay by a key innovator.

Students learn about nuclear technologies in the 20th century. Some topics explored are splitting the atom, the Manhattan Project, and power plants. The resource includes historical information, a timeline, and a personal essay by a key...

Students use reverse engineering to examine, classify, diagram, and identify the purpose and technological impacts of the components of two different single-use cameras.

Technology Review is a magazine by MIT which seeks to "promote the understanding of emerging technologies and their impact on business and society." It provides you with daily technology information including events, discussions, and...

At this site from the Smithsonian Institute you can explore the world of invention by learning about inventors and their inventions. Searchable by name or subject, it is a great way for students to learn about science and technology.

This tutorial includes a video on 3-D printing is an innovative manufacturing technique developed by Professors Michael Cima and Emanuel Sachs from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Once just used to create working prototypes,...

This tutorial includes a video on William Provancher of Tactical Haptics has developed a device that combines the sense of touch with technology. Called the "reactive grip," it allows the user to experience the virtual world in a whole...

This resource will help guide students through the process of implementing policies so students can bring their own devices (BYOD) to school. Benefits and concerns about BYOD are included, along with tools, success stories, and other...

In the past 20 years, interdisciplinary research studies involving researchers from multiple academic disciplines has gone from 'nice to have' to 'need to have.' Today, given the complexity of social, political, environmental, economic...

An entertaining video that explains the scale of nanometers as well as some of the innovative scientific work being done in the area of nanotechnology, including quantum tunneling and the creation of the smallest magnet ever known. [28...

Students research and learn about the history of transportation. Groups design and present a decade in transportation exhibits to share with the class.

Students research and learn about the history of transportation. Groups design and present a decade in transportation exhibits to share with the class.

THE Journal is a monthly publication focusing on new and innovative ways technology can be used in education.

Advancements in transportation have played a key role in the growth of our nation. U.S.government policies have also had a considerable impact on the development of transport as we know it today. In this series of three lessons, the...

Advancements in transportation have played a key role in the growth of our nation. U.S. government policies have also had a considerable impact on the development of transport as we know it today. In this series of three lessons, the...

This brilliant engineer advanced both AM and FM radio, turning them into viable broadcast technologies, and innovated military radio uses in two World Wars.