Athletes jumping off a diving board. A duck circling a pond. Planets rotating in space. What do all these things have in common? They—or at least, their robotic representations—are products of a ...

This handout, written for the USA Science Fair, is designed to help students (young and old) see the basic engineering principles of things they use, play with, drive, or enjoy in their daily lives.

University of Illinois researchers can now explain the physical mechanisms behind click beetles’ clicking maneuver. Belonging to the Elateroidea family, a click beetle (or snapping beetle) is ...

Ready to challenge your students’ knowledge of basic engineering principles while getting them up and moving about? This versatile resource is perfect for assessing prior knowledge, measuring ...

Chemical engineers develop problem-solving skills, with a strong foundation in science, engineering, and mathematics that touch every aspect of our lives–from smaller, faster computer chips to ...

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This course explores how the design of devices and systems is influenced by the backgrounds and experiences of designers, and how engaging with diverse groups, particularly those intended as users or ...

As editors and engineers, we too were once bitten by the technology bug and continue to be intrigued with the science of how things work. This handout, which our editors put together for the USA ...