Medicine

  • The Laserphaco Probe

    added Thursday, August 31, 2023 AT 7:26 PM

    added by Ariana MadridAriana Madrid

    Fun Fact
    Dr. Patricia Bath invented a device that led to restored eyesight and better surgical outcomes.
  • American Nuclear Society

    PostedThursday, October 22, 2020 at 6:41 PM

    Author Kate Gramling

    ANS is a not-for-profit, international, scientific and educational organization devoted to peaceful and beneficial applications of nuclear science and technology.

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  • Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers

    PostedThursday, October 15, 2020 at 3:24 PM

    Author Kate Gramling

    IISE is the global association of productivity and efficiency professionals specializing in industrial engineering, healthcare, ergonomics and other related professions.

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  • SME

    PostedMonday, October 12, 2020 at 6:14 PM

    Author Kate Gramling

    SME is a nonprofit association of professionals, educators, and students committed to promoting and supporting the manufacturing industry. Its mission is to promote manufacturing technology and develop a skilled workforce. SME helps manufacturers innovate, grow and prosper by promoting manufacturing technology, developing a skilled workforce and connecting the manufacturing industry.

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  • Interview with Elizabeth Orwin

    PostedThursday, April 23, 2020 at 9:33 PM

    Author Kate Gramling

    Interview by Katie Chen with Elizabeth Orwin, Chair, Engineering Department, Harvey Mudd College

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  • Engineering Computers for Science

    added Wednesday, June 20, 2018 AT 12:31 PM

    added by Kate GramlingKate Gramling

    Of all engineering’s achievements, the one with the greatest impact on modern science is the computer.
  • Wild Engineering: A Beautiful Beak

    added Thursday, September 15, 2016 AT 11:12 AM

    added by Kate GramlingKate Gramling

    In 2008, Beauty became the first bald eagle recipient of a 3D-printed prosthetic beak.
  • Printing Organs!

    added Tuesday, December 30, 2014 AT 10:55 AM

    added by Sophia LuoSophia Luo

    New advances in 3D printing mean biomedical engineers are on the verge of some amazing new technologies.
  • Sharks Take a Bite Out of Disease

    added Monday, August 19, 2013 AT 11:12 AM

    added by Annabel ChenAnnabel Chen

    The ocean's top predators teach engineers a few things about controlling bacteria.
  • Remote Presence

    added Monday, November 19, 2012 AT 2:12 PM

    added by Samantha MorrisSamantha Morris

    Robots are increasingly being used in hospitals to allow critical care physicians to be in two places at once.
  • She Taught a Computer to Fight Cancer

    added Wednesday, October 31, 2012 AT 3:32 PM

    added by Kate GramlingKate Gramling

    Brittany Wenger a high schooler from Sarasota, Florida won the 2012 Google Science Fair by creating an artificial neural network capable of helping doctors detect breast cancer.
  • Computer or Temporary tattoo

    added Friday, October 12, 2012 AT 10:13 PM

    added by Kate GramlingKate Gramling

    Engineers working in an area of “biointegrated technology” have created electronic sensors so small and light that you can wear them like temporary tattoos.