Maintaining Design Standards through Precision and Accuracy
How does a team of engineers calculate accurate measurements that will consistently produce identical vehicle parts at any Toyota manufacturing plant around the world? In this Spark 101 case challenge, students will help …
Managing Energy Consumption to Reduce Environmental Impact
How do employees of a clean energy company utilize their project management skills to complete an energy audit and thereby identify ways to reduce environmental impact? In this Spark 101 video - sponsored by the Project …
NASA: Bone Density Loss in Space
NASA is researching the effects of reduced gravity on bone healthy. Why are astronauts losing bone mineral density while in space? Can it be prevented? What are the implications for long duration space flight missions? Ex…
Navigating the Future of Autonomous Vehicles
How can autonomous haul trucks navigate safely through the tough terrain of a mine site? In this Spark 101 case challenge, students will help the Caterpillar team choose the appropriate sensing systems for a mining haul t…
Positioning Tower Cranes During Construction on the National Mall
How do builders ensure large cranes don’t cause damage to the buildings around them? In this Spark101 case challenge, students help the team from Clark Construction determine the crane placement on a very important job si…