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Teachers' Domain presents this video as part of a series on advanced technological education. In the video, a laser technician supervisor is profiled. He describes his daily work and what education is required to work in the field. The clip highlights teamwork, communication and troubleshooting as...

This video, from Indian Hills Community College, includes information about and interviews from laser technicians. Engineers and technicians describe positive aspects of photonics careers, different types of technicians who use photonics in their jobs, and important subjects to study in school. This...

This animation, provided by Maricopa Advanced Technology Education Center (MATEC), demonstrates a leak detection simulator. In the animation, users perform the vacuum testing ("outside-in") method of leak detection with a mass spectrometer leak detector. Users can control a helium spray probe and...

This website, from the Lean Enterprise Institute, provides a variety of information about lean principles, including its application in the manufacturing sector. The site includes information about workshops and other educational opportunities from the organization, and a 'Knowledge Center' with...

This infoco webpage provides a collection of links to educational videos related to engineering that are intended for a general audience. The videos cover a variety of topics and include STEM Concept Videos, Brave New World with Stephen Hawking, Visions of the Future, Inventions that Changed the...

This 10-page learning activity was published by Erie Community College and is from the Introduction to Vacuum Technology Student and Instructor Laboratory Manuals that accompany the Introduction to Vacuum Technology E-Book. This activity has students: Qualitatively investigate the relationship...

This 4-page learning activity is from the Introduction to Vacuum Technology Student and Instructor Laboratory Manuals that accompany the Introduction to Vacuum Technology E-Book published by Erie Community College. The activity has students qualitatively investigate the effects of reduced pressure...

This 4-page learning activity is from the Introduction to Vacuum Technology Student and Instructor Laboratory Manuals that accompany the Introduction to Vacuum Technology E-Book published by Erie Community College. The activity has students measure pressure of a gas at different temperatures to...

This paper, from members of the Department of Aviation Technology at Purdue University, profiles a new course "that was created in the fall of 2007 as part of a curriculum change seeking engineering accreditation from the Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of the Accreditation Board for...

This is a short article on the philosophy and strategies of active learning with particular relevance for engineering courses.