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"According to Star Trek lore, it is only 51 years until humans encounter their first contact with an alien species. In the movie "Star Trek: First Contact," on April 5, 2063, Vulcans pay a visit to an Earth recovering from a war-torn period. But will such a planet-wide, history-changing event ever really take place?"

"The key to solving math word problems is to have a plan or strategy, which works in any math word problem solving situation. For children having problems with math word problems, the following 12 tips are provided for helping children become good problem solvers."

used aluminum soda and beer cans - to build model airplanes. Seen in novelty stores and sold by Internet retailers around the world, these planes can add a funny and unique decoration to your home.

"I will be able to explain how one rock type can transform into another rock type."

The most complex machine ever built by mankind. Check it out. Just think, the commander of the shuttle must know ever knob, dial and gauge and know how they all interact. Mind bending! After all that they must dead-stick the landing from space at enormous speeds, hit the spot and no go-arounds. One shot only. Interior Photos of Endeavour These photos capture the Flight Deck (cockpit) of the Space Shuttle Endeavour, fully powered for one of the final times. Just a few weeks later, at 9:58am EDT on May 11, Endeavour was powered down for the final time in history. It was the last of the three space shuttles to have power. Below, other views show the mid-deck, gutted of its lockers and storage areas, and three final photos show the white room entrance in the Orbiter Processing Facility, signed by thousands over the years.

links to blog posts, videos about aircraft construction and aerodynamics

"Click an engine to see how it works. Four stroke Four stroke Diesel Diesel Two stroke Two stroke Wankel Wankel Atkinson Atkinson Gnome Rotary"

"Materials Engineering is so much a part of our daily lives that it is very often difficult for people to immediately identify them. Ever heard of the saying, "Can't see the forest for the trees?" Well, that's very much the situation of informing people about how involved their lives are all day -- every day with materials. "

"An engineer and a humanitarian, Annie Saunders '12 discusses how being president of Dartmouth Humanitarian Engineering (DHE) and traveling to Africa have enhanced her experience at Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth."

"Dartmouth student David Seliger '12 talks about the creative and the technical aspects of engineering and studio art, and how he wants to impact the world."

""Discovering Careers in the Earth Sciences" Take part in Earth Science Week 2012! Held October 14-20, ESW 2012 encourages people everywhere to explore the natural world and learn about the geosciences. "Discovering Careers in the Earth Sciences," the theme of ESW 2012, engages young people and the public in learning how geoscientists gather and interpret data about the Earth and other planets."

"Understanding the engineering process means understanding the way things work and how technology helps advance society. Leading children through engineering discoveries is to lead children through natural curiosity and learning experiences. "

"The study finds that girls are interested in STEM and aspire to STEM careers, but need further exposure and education about what STEM careers can offer, and how STEM can help girls make a difference in the world."

At Play-Well TEKnologies we strive to: Bullet Point Build problem-solving skills Bullet Point Provide an opportunity for creative expression Bullet Point Foster a greater appreciation of how things work Bullet Point Encourage the qualities of inquisitiveness, self reliance, and self confidence in children We do this in the context of fun-filled engineering and architectural projects, activities that both the children and the instructors enjoy!

"With this trick, you'll put a new spin on our famous Density Column demonstration. First, we'll teach you how to make layers of liquid sit on top of each other. This density demonstration looks cool, but what if you could make different objects float in the middle of those cool looking liquids? You'll impress yourself and your friends with what you can do with your Density Tower."

"Sure, there are plenty of apps you can use in education. There are even apps created specifically for use in education. Apple has a whole category dedicated to education in the App store. But how do you really know which ones are worth downloading, or possibly even paying for?"

"using QR Codes. How can we use them? They are an excellent way of directing students to content. Whether the content is a book in the Library, a YouTube video, a seminar room at a given time, it doesn't matter. What matters is working out an appropriate use."

"we discuss the research on individual learning styles, and how science learning requires us to blend the visual and the verbal."

"you build an intricate bridge, and then destroy it using the physics engine that is built in. This bridge basher app realistically lets you see how your bridge stacks up to forces in real time. "

Ideas make the world go round. And many of the most potently beneficial are born of science, especially theoretical physics. That's because theoretical physics seeks to understand at the deepest level what the universe is made of and how it works. "