Building My Container HomeArtist and designer Zack Smithey describes how he applied STEAM principles in the design and construction of his container home.
Designing a Fighter JetThink like an engineer and aviator with Bob Dogwillo, Technical Lead Engineer at Boeing, as he discusses the processes used to develop and build the F-15 Fighter Jet.
Do Coasters Where You’re Hanging Rather Than Riding in a Car Have to be Designed Differently?Jeff Havlik, a roller coaster architect, describes the similarities and differences in roller coaster design depending on how the rider is riding.
What Are Some Different Ways That Engineers Dissipate Energy to Slow the Coaster Down as It Enters the Station?Jeff Havlik, a roller coaster architect, explains different methods that are used to dissipate energy on roller coasters.
Some Roller Coasters Do Not Use Potential Energy as Initial Energy. How Do the Roller Coasters That Shoot Out at High Speeds Work?Jeff Havlik, a roller coaster architect, explains how electromagnetically powered roller coasters work.
Does the Material the Coaster is Made of Affect What You Can Do with the Design?Jeff Havlik, a roller coaster architect, explains how roller coaster design varies if the coaster is to be built of wood versus steel or aluminum.
If a Coaster Needs More Energy in the Middle of the Track, How Do the Designers Accomplish This?Jeff Havlik, a roller coaster architect, describes ways that he and other roller coaster designers create additional energy in the middle of a roller coaster ride.
The Science Behind Roller CoastersRoller coaster architect Jeff Havlik explains how to use hills, loops, curves, twists, and turns to take advantage of potential energy, kinetic energy, and dissipating energy to create a thrill ride.
What Factors Determine What Kind of Bridge Goes in a Particular Location?Engineers from the Missouri Department of Transportation describe factors that determine why a particular type of bridge would be selected for a certain type of location.
Login to ViewWhat Is an Engineer and What Processes Does an Engineer Use?Engineer Alec Herzog shares examples of different types of engineers and describes processes he and other engineers use in design, creation, and implementation of their projects.
Login to ViewWhat Characteristics Are Most Important to Be a Successful Engineer?Alec Herzog, Engineer from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, describes characteristics important for an engineer.
Login to ViewCreating Energy Efficiency in My Container HomeArtist and designer Zack Smithey describes the process of engineering energy efficiency into his container home.
Login to ViewEngineering the Structure for My Container HomeArtist and designer Zack Smithey describes engineering needed to create his container home.
Login to ViewLearning Through the Barbienaut ChallengeStudents share their solution to a STEM lesson plan asking them to design a space suit that can withstand certain elements.
Login to ViewLearning Through the Rocket ChallengeStudents share their solution to a STEM lesson plan asking them to design a rocket that can successfully launch.
Login to ViewLearning Through the Lander ChallengeStudents share their solution to a STEM lesson plan asking them to design a vehicle able to successfully land on a surface from a height above.
Login to ViewLearning Through the Rover ChallengeStudents share their solution to a STEM lesson plan asking them to design a rover able to travel over several different surfaces.
Login to ViewLearning Through the Heat Shield ChallengeStudents share their solution to a STEM lesson plan asking them to design a heat shield that could can withstand certain temperatures.
Login to ViewThe Grocery Store RobotsMany grocery stores are using a rolling robot to scan inventory on the shelves in every aisle. When the robot finds an empty spot, it messages the store staff that there is an item in need of re-stoc...
Login to ViewHow Barges Go Through Locks and DamsFollow the voyage of a barge as it travels through a lock and dam.
Login to ViewUsing Locks and Dams to Maintain Navigational ChannelsLearn how locks and dams are used to help control water levels in different locations on a river.
Login to ViewHow Locks and Dams Work on the Mississippi RiverLearn how locks and dams operate and what happens when a boat goes through to get from one part of the river to another.
Login to ViewHow Do Brakes on a Roller Coaster Work to Dissipate Energy?Jeff Havlik, a roller coaster architect, explains how brakes are used to dissipate a roller coaster's energy and help it deal with curves, slowing down, and stopping.
Login to ViewIs There a Difference When Designing a Wooden Roller Coaster Versus a Steel One?Jeff Havlik, a roller coaster architect, describes the similarities and differences in designing a wooden roller coaster versus a steel roller coaster.
Login to ViewWhat are Some General Safety Precautions or Rules Designers Have to Follow to Ensure Their Roller Coasters Are Safe?Jeff Havlik, a roller coaster architect, describes the importance of safety in roller coaster design.
Login to ViewHave You Ever Designed a Water Roller Coaster and What Specific Challenges Do These Create in Terms of Energy Usage?Jeff Havlik, a roller coaster architect, describes the unique challenges of designing a water roller coaster ride.
Login to ViewWhat Personal Characteristics Do You Feel Are Necessary to Be a Successful Engineer?Jeff Havlik, a roller coaster architect, describes traits and skills he believes important to be a successful engineer?
Login to ViewWhat Are Some Difficulties You Have Had in Designing Roller Coasters?Jeff Havlik, a roller coaster architect, shares some examples of difficult roller coaster designs in his career.
Login to ViewExample of Student Roller CoasterStudents from Hancock Place Middle School share their design for a roller coaster.
Login to ViewDetermining the Initial Height of a Roller CoasterJeff Havlik, a roller coaster architect, explains how initial height of a roller coaster ride is determined to create the energy necessary to complete the ride.
Login to ViewExample of Student Roller CoasterStudents from Hancock Place Middle School share their design for a roller coaster.
Login to ViewHow Long Does the Design/Planning Part of a Roller Coaster Take on Average and What Does the Process Look Like?Jeff Havlik, a roller coaster architect, describes the process of roller coaster design.
Login to ViewHow Does the Design Process for a Roller Coaster Begin?Jeff Havlik, a roller coaster architect, describes his design process to create a new roller coaster.
Login to ViewYou Are Here: ArchLearn about the history, design, construction, and impact of the Gateway Arch.
Login to ViewYou Are Here: Eads BridgeLearn the history, impact, and future of the Eads Bridge in St. Louis, the first steel bridge built to span the Mississippi River.
Login to ViewDesign ConsiderationsEngineers describe design considerations for a cable-stayed bridge being built over the Mississippi River.
Login to ViewWhy a Cable Stayed BridgeEngineers describe why they chose a cable stayed design for the new bridge across the Mississippi River at St. Louis
Login to ViewFactoring for TrafficEngineers describe how they factor for traffic load when designing a new bridge.
Login to ViewHow Were the Materials Necessary for Construction of the Gemini Spacecraft Determined?A Gemini engineer explains how they determined the best materials to use for the Gemini space capsule.
Login to ViewHow Did Technology Used for Gemini Missions Affect the Advancement of Technology That Was Used by the Average American?A Gemini engineer explains how technology developed for space missions has also helped everyday Americans..
Login to ViewWere Any Unusual Materials Chosen to Help Build the Gemini Capsule and Adapter?A Gemini engineer describes some unusual materials used in the creation of the Gemini space capsule.
Login to ViewWhat Were the Challenges in Design of the Capsule to Allow for Space Walks?A Gemini engineer describes the challenges involved in designing a space capsule that would allow for successful space walks.
Login to ViewThe Science Behind RobotsHear from robot designers, programmers and the manufacturers who use robots in the workplace to learn what is the future of robots.
Login to ViewThe Science Behind Sewer SystemsExperts show how to design, engineer and maintain sewer systems and the science behind the various wastewater treatment options used by cities today.
Login to ViewThe Science Behind the New Mississippi River Bridge, Part 1What it is like to design and build a structure to span the most traveled river in America? Find out as engineers show STEM come to life in the creation of the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge.
Login to ViewThe Science Behind the New Mississippi River Bridge, Part 2What it is like to design and build a structure to span the most traveled river in America? Find out as engineers show STEM come to life in the creation of the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge.
Login to ViewWhat Happens if a Cable Breaks on a Cable-Stayed Bridge? Can It Be Fixed?Engineers from the Missouri Department of Transportation explain how a broken cable stay can be fixed.
Login to ViewHow Were Cranes Utilized and Operated During Construction of the Cable-Stayed Bridge?Engineers from the Missouri Department of Transportation explain how cranes were used in the construction of a cable-stayed bridge.
Login to ViewHow Are Seismic Considerations Taken Into Account When Designing a Bridge?Engineers from the Missouri Department of Transportation explain how seismic considerations are taken into account when designing a bridge.
Login to ViewWhat Features Are on the Bridge to Help the Fire Department Deal with an Emergency?Engineers from the Missouri Department of Transportation explains how fire safety needs were taken into account when designing and constructing the Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge in St. Louis, MO.
Login to ViewWhat “Green Practices” are Taken into Account When Constructing a Bridge?Engineers from the Missouri Department of Transportation explain "green practices" were taken into account in the design and construction of the Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge in St. Louis, MO.
Login to ViewWhat Skills Are Important to Being a Successful Engineer?Engineers from the Missouri Department of Transportation describe skills they believe are important to being a successful engineer.
