Collaborating with Automation to Improve Safety and Precision
How do production engineers utilize automation to increase safety and precision on the production line at a manufacturing plant? In this Spark 101 video, students will use algebra and physics to calculate variables like…
Communication Upgrades on a Bustling Production Line
How does a small team of technicians upgrade the communication system for a fast-paced assembly line without interrupting the production process? In this Spark 101 case challenge, students will review the production sched…
Career Snapshot - Construction Industry
Spark 101 Career Snapshot Videos 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. Rather than ser…
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…
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. …