NASA interactive website that allows students to explore different areas of science through training and then a mission. Great for exploring various interests in science and various careers in NASA.
A whole page of astronaut pictures which you can download and print. Many of the images are labeled with the names of the astronauts portrayed.
How would you do as an epidmeiologist? Find out in this interactive simulation. Your mission will be to interview people and trace the transmission of a mysterious disease.
Students learn what an F-15 fighter pilots wear in the air and what they carry in case they must eject. The interactive tutorial discusses the helmet, mask, and survival vest. The activity consists of a printable version and interactive version.
View NOVA's award winning stories online with close captioning.
NOVA now podcasts some of their features. You will find in this site instructions to load a podcasting subscription on you computer. Also available from NOVA is RSS (Really Simple Syndication). Find out what this is and how a subscription is loaded on the computer.
This video explores the range of science and technology careers that work with matter at an incredibly small scale: the nanoscale.
Students apply the knowledge gained from the previous lessons and activities in this unit to write draft grant proposals to the U.S. National Institutes of Health outlining their ideas for proposed research using nanoparticles to protect against, detect or treat skin cancer. Through this exercise, students demonstrate their understanding of the environmental factors that contribute to skin cancer, the science and mathematics of UV radiation, the anatomy of human skin, current medical technology applications of nanotechnology and the societal importance of funding research in this area, as well as their communication skills in presenting plans for specific nanoscale research they would conduct using nanoparticles.
Students learn about the biomedical use of nanoparticles in the detection and treatment of cancer, including the use of quantum dots and lasers that heat-activate nanoparticles. They also learn about electrophoresis a laboratory procedure that uses an electric field to move tiny particles through a channel in order to separate them by size. They complete an online virtual mini-lab, with accompanying worksheet, to better understand gel electrophoresis. This prepares them for the associated activity to write draft research proposals to use nanoparticles to protect against, detect or treat skin cancer.
From the web-site of the National Archives this is an article about who are preservation and archives professionals and what they do at the National Archives and beyond. With links to various related topics this is a good resource for those interested in a career in museums or archives.
The FFA is an organization that enriches the education of production farm students as well as those who wish to advance careers.
This resource provides infromation about careers in marine mammal biology.
This resource provides information about the careers in microbiology.
Learn what a biogeoscientist does as he travels in the sky at 45,000 feet above sea level, studying the Earth's atmosphere in the hope of finding new ways to battle climate change. [5:19]
Learn about the career of Rommie Amaro, a biophysical chemist, what the work involves, the other professionals she works with, and what she had to study in order to develop this career. [5:32]
Meet Ken Maschke, a civil engineer at Thornton Tomasetti in Chicago. He shows us some of the challenges he faces, such as the wind force on top of tall buildings and the importance of green energy, and talks about some of the projects he is working on. Learn also what education one needs in order to pursue this career. [7:35]
Learn what it is like to be a design engineer. Amanda Parks at MIT explains her work in designing objects that incorporate digital technology, for example, a robotic toy that records its own movements, and clothing that generates and stores energy. She talks also about her life outside of work, what led her to her current career, and how rewarding it is. [6:45]
Meet Carlos Barrios, a materials engineer, who shows us some of the latest engineering projects taking place at 3M. His work in adhesives can have applications to such diverse areas as medicine, sports, aerospace, and electronics. He discusses using ideas from nature in developing new materials, steps in the design process, and what the future holds for materials engineering. Learn also what education one needs in order to pursue this career. [6:46]
Meet Nate Ball, a mechanical engineer who designs and builds devices that solve problems and even save lives, for example, vaccination devices for remote or disaster areas. He discusses what it's like to be an engineer, a robot project he is working on, and what he does for relaxation. [8:00]
In this video segment adapted from NOVA, NASA learns hard lessons from the first American attempt to do work while "walking" in space. The video also explores Newton's third law of motion. [4:50]