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

Douglas Engelbart

Douglas Engelbart (January 30, 1925 – July 2, 2013) – an American engineer and inventor, and an early computer and … More

design a dessert

Design a Dessert – Find out what a design engineer does as you design and construct a dessert! DESIGN A … More

design thinking

John Spencer’s description of Design Thinking from a K-12 viewpoint: The term “design thinking” is often attached to maker spaces … More

digital camera

Camera – in its simplest form, a box with a hole in front of it. There is a special piece … More

dome

Dome – a feature of architecture that usually looks like the upper half of a sphere on top of a … More

Doppler Radar

Let this Doppler Radar measure the speed of you throw Throw a ball at the target behind the screen. The … More

digital manufacturing

Digital manufacturing CNC (computer numerically controlled) machines digital manufacturing lab – example subtractive technique (in which a product is created … More