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Subtopic: What Is Engineering?

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Ask an Engineer
Explore some of the wonders of modern engineering in this video from the Sciencenter in Ithaca, New York. Hear a diverse selection of engineers explain how things work.

3-12
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Eduardo Torres-Jara
In this video from Science City, meet Eduardo Torres-Jara, a postdoctoral associate in electrical engineering and computer science at the MIT Artificial Intelligence Lab. He describes his work on innovative robots that use tactile feedback to locate and grasp objects.

6-12
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MPEG 4 Video

Engineering Career Options
It's a profession that can take you from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of outer space, from within the microscopic structures of the human cell to the top of the tallest skyscrapers. In this stills collage adapted from The American Society for Engineering Education, learn about some of the most popular engineering fields.

3-12 Flash Image

Kerri-Ann Richard
In this video from Science City, Kerri-Ann Richard, an environmental engineer, describes how she became interested in the field and why it is important to clean up the environment by removing contaminants from soil and ground water.

6-12
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MPEG 4 Video

Shaundra Bryant Daily
In this video from Science City, Shaundra Bryant Daily, an electrical engineer, describes a software program she developed to help girls reflect on their emotions, and how her two passions—science and dance—are connected.

6-12
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MPEG 4 Video

How Engineering Affects Your Life
Students explore the engineering that impacts their day-to-day life.

K-2 Lesson Plan

Ten Fun Facts About Engineering
In this stills collage adapted from the National Society of Professional Engineers, see examples of how engineering makes our lives more fun and exciting.

3-12
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What If Engineering Disappeared for a Day?
What would you do if engineering disappeared for a day? In this stills collage adapted from the National Society of Professional Engineers, see how engineering achievements impact a typical school day.

3-8
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