eco-friendly ideas

Building materials Better than plywood – Two teens made a strong, waterproof building material out of things that are normally … More

egg bungee jump

Egg Bungee Jump – Can you design and build an egg bungee jump that will keep the egg from breaking? … More

electric guitar

Electric Guitar – The world’s first electric guitar was designed in the early 1930s by musician George Beauchamp. Decades later, … More

education standards

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) LEGO Education – activity pack with 14 physical science experiments for middle school students Sangari … More

E is for Engineering and Everything

Scientists typically seek multiple strands of evidence to support or refute claims about the natural world, while engineers use an … More

dynamics

Dynamics. The field of dynamics uses the knowledge of classical mechanics that is concerned with effects of forces on motion … More

duct tape

Duct tape – cloth- or scrim-backed pressure-sensitive tape often coated with polyethylene. There are a variety of constructions using different … More

dump truck

Dump truck – a truck used for transporting loose material (such as sand, gravel, or dirt) for construction. A typical … More

drive train

Pictured: Portion of the drive train at the Mill at Anselma, a.k.a. Lightfoot Mill, circa 1747, in commercial operation until … More

dynamic soaring

Engineering ideas… four phases of flight: There’s a windward climb, then a curve from windward to leeward at peak altitude, … More

drawing

iPad minis are available in the Maker Space Doodle Buddy for iPad – Paint, Draw, Scribble, Sketch Doodle Buddy for … More

duct tape creations

Collapsible Change Purse Use the ultimate engineer’s tool: Duct tape! And show off your fashionista skills! You will be able … More

Draper Prize

Draper Prize – awarded for outstanding achievement, particularly innovation and reduction to practice, in engineering and technology contributing to the … More