What teacher has not heard students challenge, “Why do I need math? Why am I learning this? I’m never going to use it.” To help teachers answer these questions, an engineering team from Rochester ...

The most distinctive characteristic of mechanical engineering is motion. That is, the devices a mechanical engineer designs and builds involve movement of some kind. It might be as simple as a valve ...

National Engineers Week is coming up this February 16 - 22! Engage your community with the creativity and innovation of engineering with these free NOVA resources for Building Stuff, NOVA's three-part ...

In this activity students will investigate the design of roofs in terms of purpose and structure. This activities accompanies our Structural engineering and How to design a spaghetti roof structure ...

The 21st century skills of critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication are necessary to prepare youth for the global workplace. Natacha Meyer, Senior Curriculum Developer, and ...

Engineering societies can play an important role in building the capacity of the field. Among many roles, engineering societies provide continuing education opportunities to their members, set and ...