Bandwidth and Data Conversion

This interactive activity adapted from the Wisconsin Online Resource Center describes the factors that affect the speed of data transfer in computer networking systems and some of the techniques used to increase the data capacity of these systems.

Building the Channel Tunnel

How do you build a tunnel 32 miles long -- under water? This video segment adapted from Building Big, follows the construction of the Channel Tunnel (nicknamed "Chunnel"), the engineering wonder that connects England to France.

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Cancer Nanotech

This interactive slideshow adapted from NOVA scienceNOW shows some of the nanoscale structures that scientists are using in the experimental diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer.

Careers in Plastics

Learn about opportunities for working in the growing field of plastics, including the emerging area of "green" technologies, in this video segment adapted from Pennsylvania College of Technology and WVIA.

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Field Service Engineer

Meet a field service engineer and hear about his work, education, and internship experiences, in this video adapted from ATETV.

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Get Close to a Nuclear Fission Reaction!

Learn how scientists regulate a nuclear reactor in this animation-enhanced essay from the FRONTLINE Web site.

The Impact of Technology: Cars

This video segment adapted from A Science Odyssey looks at the invention of the automobile and the development of mass production.

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The Impact of Technology: Society

This video segment adapted from A Science Odyssey considers modern technology's impact on society.

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Introduction to Plastics

Learn about the basic process of plastics production, and observe how monomers combine to form polymer chains, in this video segment adapted from Pennsylvania College of Technology and WVIA.

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Nanoscience Career Advice

In this video adapted from North Dakota State College of Science, learn about career options in nanoscience and the classes needed to work in the field.

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Nanotechnology Lab Visit

Get a behind-the-scenes look at a nanofabrication lab in this video segment adapted from Pennsylvania College of Technology and WVIA.

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Plastic Race Car Competition

High school students learn about plastics technologies as they design and build car bodies for a remote-control race car competition in this video segment adapted from Pennsylvania College of Technology and WVIA.

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Pneumatic Actuator Systems

This interactive activity adapted from MATEC highlights the key components of a typical pneumatic actuator system and shows how they work together to drive an automated process.

Remotely Operated Vehicles

In this video adapted from the Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center, learn how some students are putting to work both technical skills as well as "soft" skills, such as teamwork and problem solving, in creating underwater remotely operated vehicles.

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Reroofing Your Uncle's House

This interactive activity adapted from the Wisconsin Online Resource Center challenges you to plan, measure, and calculate the correct amount of roofing material needed to reroof a house.

Testing the Quality of Wheat Products

This interactive activity adapted from Montana State University shows how various wheat products used in the food industry are tested to make sure they have the desired physical and nutritional characteristics.