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Applied Engineering Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy Branson Lawrence Diane Hinterlong

Applied Engineering Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy Branson Lawrence Diane Hinterlong. Applied Engineering Course Goals. To develop an understanding of what engineers do. To learn about the different fields of engineering.

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Applied Engineering Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy Branson Lawrence Diane Hinterlong

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  1. Applied Engineering Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy Branson Lawrence Diane Hinterlong

  2. Applied Engineering Course Goals • To develop an understanding of what engineers do. • To learn about the different fields of engineering. • To understand the variety of functions an engineer may perform. • To examine how science and math principles naturally connect to engineering. • To learn the value of working independently and as a team to achieve an engineering goal. • To learn technical principles and skills such as hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, soldering, wiring and operation of motors/engines.

  3. Pathways to Goals • Interviews with engineers • Visits to educational institutions/industry • Tech sessions • Projects • Competitions • Inventions

  4. Students are engaged in various aspects of engineering through building projects culminating with competitions.

  5. Engineering CompetitionsSome recent examples: • Cardboard Boat • Hydraulic Arm • Gravity Powered Vehicle • Robots • Engineering Inventions

  6. Cardboard Boats Students are given a fixed amount of cardboard, a roll of duct tape, and one morning to design and build their boat to be raced in the pool.

  7. A boat out of this cardboard?

  8. We think you’re crazy!

  9. Don’t worry; we have a plan.

  10. Make sure that seam is water tight.

  11. We think we’re ready.

  12. Row, row, row your boat.

  13. It’s the two man crew.

  14. Am I there yet?

  15. I’ll never be able to turn.

  16. OK…let’s go!

  17. Isn’t it a nice boat?

  18. Hydraulic Robot Arms Students must design a hydraulic arm capable of moving in 3 directions. The arm must be capable of picking up golf balls with metal screws and placing them in their home base. Three controllers with syringes and a switch connected to the battery provide the only interfaces to the arm.

  19. Our team is ready….

  20. Isn’t it creative!

  21. Check out the funnel on our arm.

  22. It was working fine earlier.

  23. Check out those gears!

  24. We’re so proud of our work.

  25. A new use for all those building blocks.

  26. It’s the most colorful arm!

  27. Check out the superior grabbing power.

  28. A new use for the fly swatter.

  29. Gravity Powered Vehicles Students must build a gravity powered vehicle that rolls down a ramp. The winner is judged by the greatest displacement from the end of the ramp.

  30. Hold on tight!

  31. Was that Elvis?

  32. Sometimes it’s better when you can’t see where you are going.

  33. How far will it go?

  34. Robots Students must design and construct a robot to move golf balls through a maze. A VEX robot is provided to each group.

  35. Which way should I go?

  36. I challenge you to beat me.

  37. Doesn’t it look good.

  38. It’s the winner!

  39. Engineering Inventionsto “advance the human condition” include: • Oxygen hose housing/retrieval system • Magnetic closures for clothing • Grocery cart lift • Door knob opening aid for handicapped • EZ Pass • Blind Swimmer’s Aid

  40. What happens after the competition? Students must journal their work and reflect on the successes and failures of their designs. • Strengths/weaknesses • Suggested changes for redesign • Contribution to group

  41. Tech sessions along the way… • Pneumatics • Hydraulics • Welding • Motors, Engines & Power Sources

  42. Welding is so much fun!

  43. Focus on Energy • Student collaborative groups in Applied Engineering class designed and led energy projects • Projects included solar energy, wind turbines, biodiesel fuels, energy house, outreach to younger students • Starting point for IMSA’s Energy Center

  44. Environmental Issues Innovative Technology Used to Teach the Future

  45. Energy Center @ IMSA and Environmental Chemistry • STEM in Action

  46. Student Projects • Students Look for Solutions Using Collaboration and Modern Technology(Solar Array sponsored by Illinois Clean Energy and ComEd)

  47. Students Design Projects with Technology Necessary to Assess Results • Use of Meters and Computers to Monitor Output

  48. Use of Internet for Real-Time Data

  49. Use of Coolhub.IMSA to Brainstorm & Trouble Shoot Projects(Funded through Abbott and Tellabs)

  50. End Result of Bio-Diesel Consultation • Students Built a Completely New and Innovative Bio-Diesel Generator.

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