UWSP engineers KEEP saving power, one watt at a time
At the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, the K-12 Energy Efficiency Program (KEEP) has been going strong for 22 years, helping the students and… Read More
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CRISPR technology is being used to save cacao from climate change
As the Earth’s climate changes, more agricultural products are becoming susceptible to disease and infection. Recently, scientists at the Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI)… Read More
Cranial Tech: We fix babies’ head shapes
Plagiocephaly, or flattening of the head, is a relatively common condition in which babies develop flat spots on their heads, often due to lying… Read More
How a 3-D printed hand gave this girl the gift of play
Innovations in technology are changing our everyday lives, but for 4-year-old Ella Morton, they are more tangible. Thanks to a dedicated group of… Read More
Engineering: Learning through failure
A profile of self-taught engineer Shane Roberts and the value of failure as a tool for learning. Produced by Jamar Coach, Manuel Cuellar and Nicole Cooney… Read More
Clemson University’s “Deep Orange” program is designing the cars of the future
Clemson University’s International Center for Automotive Research (ICAR) is where the next generation of automotive engineers are taught their craft. Students begin with… Read More
Movement aims to make Hawaii more self-sustaining through aquaponic farming
Hawaii, for all its tropical splendor, is a relative food desert when it comes to native-grown produce. The islands import about 90% of… Read More
Engineering a more humane, cost-effective prison
Housing inmates in the nation’s prisons is a notoriously expensive and laborious undertaking. One new facility in Cape May, New Jersey is using… Read More
Students in Colorado are learning engineering skills by building a firehouse
The Aurora Public Schools district has partnered with the Architecture Construction and Engineering (ACE) Program to engage youth with architecture, construction, and engineering mentors. This… Read More
Alaskan non-profit advocates for youth mental health through hydroponic farming
Seeds of Change is a program providing mental health benefits for youth through growing fresh vegetables for the community. Produced by Quinn White, Francisco… Read More