Engineers at the 2024 Olympics added Friday, August 9, 2024 AT 4:02 PM added by Mary Mathias Did you know that some of the amazing athletes at the 2024 Olympics are also engineers?
170 Daily Actions https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iMdE6DLLuCqwq3K9U-DaTUWB6KyMa8QG/view CreatedFriday, October 1, 2021 at 3:54 PM A document from the that features 10 action ideas for each of the SDGs. Some are simple actions for individuals and others are good for brainstorming discussions.
Engineering & Sustainable Development added Friday, September 3, 2021 AT 9:13 AM added by Kate Gramling Engineering makes sustainable development possible.
Biomedical Engineering Society PostedThursday, October 22, 2020 at 8:22 PM Author Kate Gramling BMES is the professional society for biomedical engineering and bioengineering. Read More
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. Read More
Try This: Glasses Case PostedWednesday, February 19, 2020 at 5:34 AM Author Kate Gramling Using materials of your choice design and construct a case for glasses or sunglasses that meets 3 basic requirements. Read More
CuSTEMized https://custemized.org/ CreatedFriday, July 7, 2017 at 1:50 PM CuSTEMized engages, encourages, and empowers young girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) by providing them with tangible products and educational experiences that foster a positive scientific identity from a young age.
Wild Engineering: Creating Habitats added Monday, October 3, 2016 AT 4:08 PM added by Kate Gramling Engineers often team up with other professionals to create habitats for wildlife.
Skydiving from the Edge of Space added Thursday, October 18, 2012 AT 10:51 AM added by Kate Gramling It takes a team to make a record-breaking sky dive from the edge of space like Felix Baumgartner did on October 14. It takes engineers.
Wearable Technology added Friday, September 7, 2012 AT 8:38 AM added by EngineerGirl Team While engineering and fashion may not appear to go together at first glance, there are few fields in the world where engineers are not making a contribution, and fashion is no exception. In fact, recent advances mean that the contribution of engineers to the fashion industry may be even more important in the coming years.
Science Of The Summer Olympics: Engineering In Sports added Thursday, September 6, 2012 AT 2:30 PM added by EngineerGirl Team "Science of the Summer Olympics: Engineering In Sports,” the fourth and latest installment in the “Science of Sports” franchise, explores the science, engineering and technology that are helping athletes maximize their performance at the 2012 London Games. How does swimmer Missy Franklin use the principles of fluid dynamics to move more quickly through water? What are the unique biomechanics that have helped make sprinter Usain Bolt the world’s fastest human? What does weightlifter Sarah Robles have in common with a high-tech robot? How do engineers build faster pools, stronger safety helmets, and specialized wheelchairs for disabled athletes? Explore these and many other engineering and technology concepts in this FREE 10-part educational video series.
Measuring a Champion https://www.nsf.gov/news/mmg/mmg_disp.jsp?med_id=72934&from= CreatedWednesday, September 5, 2012 at 4:15 AM Timing is everything, especially at the 2012 Summer Olympics where even a millisecond could mean the difference between victory and defeat. Linda Milor, an electrical engineer at Georgia Institute of Technology, explains why Olympic timekeeping technology must be able to measure an athlete's performance with both accuracy and precision.
Maximizing the Long Jump of Bryan Clay https://www.nsf.gov/news/mmg/mmg_disp.jsp?med_id=72933&from= CreatedWednesday, September 5, 2012 at 4:14 AM The long jump is one of the most technically challenging events in the decathlon, a track and field competition consisting of 10 events held over two days. In order to maximize his performance, 2008 Olympic gold medalist Bryan Clay teamed up with engineers from BMW to improve measurement of the horizontal and vertical velocities of his long jumps.
The Strength and Flexibility of Oscar Pistorius https://www.nsta.org/blog/science-summer-olympics-strength-and-flexibility-oscar... CreatedWednesday, September 5, 2012 at 4:13 AM South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius is the first double-amputee athlete to compete at the Olympics. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, Pistorius will race in the 400 meter race and 4x400 meter relay using a pair of carbon fiber prosthetic legs engineered to store and release energy from the impact of his strides. "Science of the Summer Olympics" is a 10-part video series produced in partnership with the National Science Foundation.
Sarah Robles and the Mechanics of Weightlifting https://www.nsf.gov/news/mmg/mmg_disp.jsp?med_id=72900&from= CreatedWednesday, September 5, 2012 at 4:12 AM U.S. weightlifter Sarah Robles will rely on an athletic mix of strength, speed and timing to help create explosive power when she competes at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Robotics engineer Brian Zenowich compares Robles’ movements to those made by the WAM Arm, one of the world’s most advanced robotic arms.
The Biomechanics of Usain Bolt https://www.nsf.gov/news/mmg/mmg_disp.jsp?med_id=72867&from= CreatedWednesday, September 5, 2012 at 4:11 AM Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt holds the World and Olympic records for the fastest time in the 100-meter sprint. Bolt's stride, strength, and muscle coordination make him not just a biomechanical marvel, but also a gold medal favorite at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Designing a Fast Pool https://www.nsf.gov/news/mmg/mmg_disp.jsp?med_id=72866&from= CreatedWednesday, September 5, 2012 at 4:10 AM Along with hosting the top swimmers from around the world, the London Aquatics Center at the 2012 Summer Olympics will feature one of the most technologically advanced pools ever built. Through advances in pool design, engineers are helping swimmers reach their maximum speed with technology designed to minimize waves.
Engineering for Mobility https://www.nsf.gov/news/mmg/mmg_disp.jsp?med_id=72801&from= CreatedWednesday, September 5, 2012 at 4:09 AM At the 2012 Summer Paralympics, elite athletes with disabilities will rely on strength, speed and skill as they go for the gold in 21 different sporting events. Rory Cooper, a biomechanical engineer at the University of Pittsburgh, demonstrates how engineering can help wheelchair athletes maximize their performance in such diverse sports as wheelchair rugby, basketball and racing.
Designing Safety Helmets https://www.nsf.gov/news/mmg/mmg_disp.jsp?med_id=72800&from= CreatedWednesday, September 5, 2012 at 4:08 AM For many athletes at the 2012 Summer Olympics, safety helmets will be an essential part of their athletic gear. Nikhil Gupta, a mechanical engineer at New York University's Polytechnic Institute, explains how safety helmets are designed, constructed and tested.