Materials

  • Sustainable Solutions Start with Goals

    added Monday, September 27, 2021 AT 12:49 PM

    added by Kate GramlingKate Gramling

    The global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) help engineers find better solutions.
  • Kenya Engineer Wins UN Prize

    added Wednesday, February 17, 2021 AT 10:36 AM

    added by Kate GramlingKate Gramling

    Nzambi Matee named one of the 2020 Young Champions of the Earth
  • The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society

    PostedThursday, October 22, 2020 at 8:49 PM

    Author Kate Gramling

    TMS is a professional organization that encompasses the entire range of materials and engineering, from minerals processing and primary metals production to basic research and the advanced applications of materials.

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  • ASM International

    PostedThursday, October 15, 2020 at 7:04 PM

    Author Kate Gramling

    ASM International benefits the materials community by providing scientific, engineering and technical knowledge, education, networking and professional development for Individual members.

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  • Interview with Elizabeth Orwin

    PostedThursday, April 23, 2020 at 9:33 PM

    Author Kate Gramling

    Interview by Katie Chen with Elizabeth Orwin, Chair, Engineering Department, Harvey Mudd College

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  • Women in STEM in Pasadena, CA

    PostedFriday, March 13, 2020 at 5:48 PM

    Author Kate Gramling

    EngineerGirl Ambassador Sophie Poole interviews three engineers working in STEM fields in her hometown of Pasadena, CA

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  • Try This: Sorting Machine

    PostedFriday, February 14, 2020 at 11:46 PM

    Author Kate Gramling

    Design and construct a gravity-powered machine that can sort two different sizes of small spheres like beads or marbles using simple materials.

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  • Try This: Glasses Case

    PostedWednesday, February 19, 2020 at 5:34 AM

    Author Kate Gramling

    Using materials of your choice design and construct a case for glasses or sunglasses that meets 3 basic requirements.

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  • PostedMonday, February 10, 2020 at 2:43 PM

    Author Kate Gramling

    Using common household materials, design and construct your own battery that produces enough power to light up an LED bulb.

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  • Engineering a better frying pan

    added Tuesday, February 23, 2016 AT 11:09 AM

    added by Kate GramlingKate Gramling

    Engineers are finding new ways to improve our lives with ceramics.
  • Shine Bright Like a Morpho

    added Wednesday, September 11, 2013 AT 9:55 AM

    added by Annabel ChenAnnabel Chen

    Engineers look to butterfly wings to inspire the fabric of the future.
  • Sharks Take a Bite Out of Disease

    added Monday, August 19, 2013 AT 11:12 AM

    added by Annabel ChenAnnabel Chen

    The ocean's top predators teach engineers a few things about controlling bacteria.
  • Computer or Temporary tattoo

    added Friday, October 12, 2012 AT 10:13 PM

    added by Kate GramlingKate Gramling

    Engineers working in an area of “biointegrated technology” have created electronic sensors so small and light that you can wear them like temporary tattoos.