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Engineering Application Series
 

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July 12-14
Our 18th Annual Summer Workshop a success. Read more
November, 2009
The Technology Student Association (TSA) and Innovation First (VEX Robotics) announce partnership, and we brought them together! Click here for the official press release.

September, 2009
National Academy of Engineering releases major report endorsing K-12 engineering. Click for more.
 

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  Getting Started  
 
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Click START to enter
the Challenge Portal

Solve a problem, it's easy!
 (Your school must be an EAS subscriber)

1 - Click "START" and Log in

2 - A list of engineering challenges will be displayed.

3 - Select a challenge by clicking its title.  A challenge overview will be displayed.

4 - Click the "Challenge Script" thumbnail located below the navigation bar on the left side of the Challenge Portal window.

5 - Follow the step-by-step instructions located in the Challenge Script to solve the engineering design problem.

6 - Submit a video of your solution and it will be published for the world to see.

  
     
  Using the Design Loop  
 

As a young engineer, it is important to learn the process for designing solutions to engineering challenges.  Engineers refer to this structured process as a "Design Loop". 


With EAS, students are guided through the design process step-by-step using a "challenge script". The more challenges students participate in, the more familiar and comfortable they become using the design process. Eventually, the entire process becomes second nature. It's kind of like "flash cards" for problem solving.

 Educationally speaking, the process EAS follows is called "Problem based Learning". Research indicates that students learn and retain various academic skills better when problem solving is involved. Additionally, other life and employability skills are introduced and practiced while participating in real-world challenges.

To request additional information on EAS, click here or call 1-800-334-4943.

 

  


About the Engineering Application Series

Videos:
The following links provide access to a set of short demos of the EAS website and Challenge Script. At this time, a low resolution YouTube version is available. We will post a downloadable HD version soon.

How EAS Works
Segment 1 - Home Page
Segment 2 - Challenge Portal
Segment 3 - Challenge Overview
Segment 4 - Challenge Script
Segment 5 - Teacher Tools

  


Click to view the EAS brochure .

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  Prototyping Packages  
 

Applied Technologies will soon offer a variety of prototyping packages containing specialized modeling equipment, tools, and supplies to help students apply their designs. 

  • Mechatronics
  • Pneumatics
  • Structural/metal
  • Structural/wood
  • Robotics

Partial Mechatronics Package
 
     
  Virtual Design Challenge  
 
Each month, the EAS website features a fun free Virtual Design Event that any educational institution or home school student or group may enter.  Heres what to do.
  • Register for the event
  • Download the challenge overview (specifications)
  • Record your results on video
  • Possibly win a hundred bucks in the process!

    Even if you don't win, your video will be posted for the world to see.

     Click here to learn more...
     

 
  Competitive Events  
 

Many companies  and organizations  host competitive engineering events.  Participating is a great way to learn about engineering, and possibly reap financial benefits and recognition for your students and school. 

Click here to learn more...

 
 
     
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