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Countdown to Ten Fun & Exciting Facts About Engineering

Discover the marvels of engineering in various fields, from snowboards and running shoes to space travel and bioengineering. Learn about the impact of engineering on everyday life and explore exciting career opportunities in the field. Brought to you by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE).

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Countdown to Ten Fun & Exciting Facts About Engineering

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  1. Countdown to Ten Fun & Exciting Facts About Engineering Brought to you by: The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)

  2. NUMBER 10

  3. The snowboard • With some engineering twists and turns, the snowboard has become a marvel of geometry, chemistry, and biomechanics.

  4. NUMBER 9

  5. Running Shoes • Protection, performance and comfort are some of the things engineers design for. • Engineers understand how much force travels from the ground through the shoe to the foot.

  6. NUMBER 8

  7. The slippery part of a water slide • Engineers designed a pumping system to circulate just the right amount of water on the slide - without that there is no ride! • They also design the slide to withstand the weight of the people, the water, and even the force of the wind blowing on it.

  8. Number 7

  9. The launch & return of spacecrafts • From the Apollo to the Shuttle, advancements by engineers in energy, communications, materials, structures and computers have made space travel possible.

  10. NUMBER 6

  11. The Ferris Wheel • The first wheel was created by engineer George W. Ferris in 1893. It was supported by two 140-foot steel towers connected with a 45-foot axle - the largest single piece of forged steel at the time.

  12. NUMBER 5

  13. Interactive television • Engineers are involved in all aspects of interactive TV technology including: • New cables • New film emulsions • Better sound quality

  14. NUMBER 4

  15. Theme parks • Theme park engineers are involved in designing, building, lighting, and even controlling the crowd flow in theme parks.

  16. NUMBER 3

  17. Virtual reality and simulation • This technology applies computer simulation and visualization to 3-D modeling projects, such as virtual offices

  18. NUMBER 2

  19. Special effects in movies Through “morphing” technology, images are digitally mastered to appear more realistic Movies such as “Avatar,” “Cars,” and “The Hobbit” are examples

  20. NUMBER 1

  21. Bioengineering - creating new & exciting medical technology

  22. Movie special effects • Through “morphing” technology, images are digitally mastered to appear more realistic • Movies such as “Avatar,” “Cars,” and “The Hobbit” are examples

  23. For more information on exciting careers in engineering, please check out: • NSPE’s Web site at www.nspe.org • Engineers Week Web site at www.eweek.org, or www.discoverengineering.org • The Fantastical Engineer or High-Tech Hot Shots by author and engineer Celeste Baine

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