Career Snapshot - Insurance Industry
Spark 101 Career Snapshot Videos (“Snapshots”) are 1 minute introductions to high-opportunity career fields. Snapshots benefit from the same motivational science research as the full Spark 101 STEM Skills Video program. R…
The Chemistry of Water Quality Tests
How can we ensure that fresh water continues to be available for human use? The Hach company explores the chemistry that goes into the testing of water quality – how to design an environmentally friendly and valuable …
Assessing Robotic Precision on the Press Line
What happens when the machinery designed to stamp sheet metal into usable car parts along a bustling production line does not move quickly enough? In this Spark 101 case challenge, students will help Toyota engineers iden…
Managing Hypertension
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can cause strokes, heart attacks, and kidney failure. It is a very treatable disease. In this video, you will explore the problems of treating patients with hypertension as well as ad…
Podiatric Surgery
Dr. Scott Nutter, Senior Podiatrist at Laurel Lakes Foot and Ankle Center, discusses the diagnosis and possible treatments for a bunion caused by rheumatoid arthritis. Using x-rays and the symptoms of one patient, Dr. Nu…