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…
Data-Driven Decision Making in Technology Design
How can pharmacies ensure that their customers’ critical medication needs are addressed in a safe and timely fashion? In this Spark 101 video, students will use their technological and analytical skills to design a Minim…
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…