Lighter. Stronger. Faster. That's the objective of Niko Henderson, an engineer for Easton Sports. He uses science, technology, engineering and math to help produce some of the fastest bikes on the road. Treat your students to a rare glimpse inside the research and development test laboratory at Easton Sports.
Running time 4:45 minutes.

NASA engineer Larry Li built a robotic hand that can catch a baseball and grasp a wrench. While it'll probably be a while before we see robots playing first base in the World Series or repairing our cars, a robotic arm is very useful in outer space. Show your students how it works.
Running time 2:46 minutes.

There are over 2.1 million farms in the U.S., totaling over 900 million acres. And those millions of harvests aren’t only producing food; they’re also producing data--a lot of data! That’s where statisticians like Sarah Hoffman and Jackie Brown of the USDA come in. The information they collect, analyze and distribute helps to keep our agriculture industry growing strong. Show your students where their crops come from and the vital role played by statistics.
Running time 5:00 minutes.

Windsails need to be very fast and highly maneuverable. Accomplishing both takes precisely designed angles and curves, and knowledge of algebra.
Running time 1:42 minutes.

Lightning hits the ground approximately 25 million times a year across the United States, and meteorologists are able to record every single strike, both when and where it occurred. Take your students to the National Severe Storms Laboratory to see the science and math behind lightning detection and tracking.
Running time 2:07 minutes.

A professional dancer and an orthopedic surgeon demonstrate the fundamental role geometry and technology play in keeping dancers performing at the highest level.
Running time 1:59 minutes.

Travel over five hundred feet underground with Chief Engineer Eileen Schnock. The tunnel she's working on must be able to deliver over a billion gallons of water a day to one of our largest cities. It's a fun job but a strong background in math and science is key.
Running time 2:42 minutes.

To fly around on the surface of Mars, a traditional aircraft would need to travel at speeds of over 250 MPH just to stay aloft in the very thin atmosphere. Taking off and landing on the rocky terrain for sample inspection and gathering would be nearly impossible. Here's one solution.
Running time 2:32 minutes.

Fires are a natural part of a forest's ecosystem and important for the health of the trees. It is the job of some foresters to carefully set controlled fires within a forest. Find out why.
Running time 1:44 minutes.

You had better be sure your math is right if you're going to put 5,000 gallons of water, fish, coral and sand inside a house or office! Introduce your students to Nic Tiemens and Joe Pineda. They love the challenge of recreating a slice of the ocean indoors. Day in and day out, they use volume calculations, temperature, measurement and lots of science to create these beautiful habitats. Be sure to check out the downloadable classroom activity titled Aquariums Under Pressure, located just below the main movie.
Running time 5:25 minutes.

Our national bird is back in the lower 48 states after nearly disappearing in the 60's and 70's.  A recent count in Pennsylvania revealed at least 170 nests in the state, up from just three in 1983.  In this movie, Robert Mesta, a biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, explains what it takes to recover a species like the bald eagle, and demonstrates how math plays a critical role in the process.
Running time 3:48 minutes.

To build an anthropomorphic (human-shaped) robot, this engineer had to know biology, electronics, computer programming, physics and math.  Get an inside look at what it takes to make a machine that can replicate the motions of a human.
Running time 2:36 minutes.

There are more than 350 different commodities grown in California, including rice, dairy, avocados, meat, strawberries, grapes and lots and lots of almonds.  California produces approximately 15 percent of the United States agriculture.  See the vital role statistics plays in ensuring that supply matches demand.
Running time 4:30 minutes.

How do venue owners make sure a concert sounds great no matter where someone is sitting in 18,000 seat arena?  They hire an Acoustical Consultant.  Introduce your students to this fun, unique career that blends science with music appreciation.
Running time1:23 minutes.

The stars of The Futures Channel's videos are always real people--professionals on the job who use science, technology, engineering and math in their interesting careers. It's with their words and experiences that we seek to inspire students to consider their own futures.

But there's a special ingredient in our shows: The music of composer Stephen Jay. You can hear his work every time you watch one of our movies. It's not in your face, calling attention to itself, but it's always there adding life and mood and helping move the story forward.

According to data from the U.S. Department of Energy, the total wind power capacity installed in the United States was 2,472 megawatts in 1999. Only 15 states were producing electricity from the wind. Today the total installed capacity is over 28,000 megawatts, with installations in 35 states. 2,000 megawatts can power roughly 1 million homes.

Wind power has certainly become an icon of clean, renewable energy, but behind the scenes it's all about math, science and careers. Introduce your students to a wind analyst, an engineer and a construction manager and see what it takes to turn one of our most abundant natural resources into a viable business.
Running time 5:55 minutes.