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This webpage from Ohio State University provides information about nondestructive evaluation (NDE) techniques, particularly various methods used for testing and inspecting materials without causing damage to them. The mentioned techniques include: ultrasound, mag particle, eddy current testing,...

This 25-page report, published by North Paulding High School, describes the design and construction of an underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV). This report was created by North Paulding Robotics, a student group that participated in the 2021 MATE ROV competitions Ranger class. MATE ROV is a...

This paper, by Rodney L. Custer and Franzie Loepp, faculty with the Department of Industrial Technology at Illinois State University, with G. Eugene Martin of the Department of Technology at Southwest Texas State University, covers a survey of individuals who have received grants for technology...

These resources, published by Marion Technical College, include an agenda, a flyer, and surveys from the 2021 and 2022 National Science Foundation (NSF) Smart Manufacturing Summit. This summit is part of a project that aims to standardize curriculum in smart manufacturing to educate future...

Nuts, Bolts, and Thingamajigs, founded by the Foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, is "inspiring the next generation of manufacturers, inventors, and entrepreneurs." With that goal in mind, this site provides the information and resources needed to engage younger generations in...

This 25-page report, published by Northeastern University, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the NUWave team for the Explorer Class of the 2023 MATE ROV competition. MATE ROV is a global competition that challenges STEM students to...

This module from the New York State Curriculum for Advanced Technological Education at Hofstra University explores the best way to manufacture an item and provides students with the opportunity to learn at a variety of levels about design for manufacturing. In it, students design a product to be...

This video, from students at O'Connell Colfax High School design tech program, presents a project to develop a 1:20 scale electric dragster. One part of the student assignment was to create a multimedia promotional object for their race team. This video is the result of that assignment. 

Created by the Stanford Solar Center, this collection of activities serve as guides for those interested in observing the sun. Information on building pinhole cameras, using telescopes, accessing an online solar telescope, observing eclipses, and sketching sunspots is included. Intended for K-12...

This resource provides occupational employment statistics for Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians. This occupation is described as "apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, calibrate, and...