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…
Concussion in Professional Football Players - Physics and Engineering in Medicine
Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center discuss their multidisciplinary approach to the exploration of the potential effects of concussion on the brains of former professional football players. …
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…
Maximizing Mobile Technology For Maximum Crowds
How do phone companies serve thousands of costumers utilizing a single cell tower designed to serve only a few hundred users? In this Spark 101 case challenge, students will help AT&T determine the number of towers needed…