Promoting education in engineering and design for all ages. Learn more and read transcripts at www.k12engineering.net. Produced by Pius Wong, engineer, of Pios Labs (www.pioslabs.com). This podcast is for educators, engineers, entrepreneurs, and parents interested in bringing engineering to younger … read more
What is mechanical engineering? Engineer Sadhan Sathyaseelan joins the show again from The University of Texas to wonder out loud about all the important aspects of this classic engineering field. This is a continuing series of conversations introducing the fundamentals of different engineering disciplines. In this episode on mechanical engineering, we talk about thermodynamics, motion, manufacturing, mechatronics, design methodology, machine elements, and more.
Related to this episode:
• “Engineering 101” podcast episode: http://www.k12engineering.net/transcripts/ep55.html
• University of Texas at Austin Mechanical Engineering Degree Information: http://www.me.utexas.edu/undergraduate/degree-information
• The Game of Life: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2921/game-of-life
• vestibular system: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vestibular_system
• mechanics: https://www.britannica.com/science/mechanics
• kinematics: http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/1DKin/Lesson-6/Kinematic-Equations
• materials engineering: https://engineering.purdue.edu/MSE/aboutus/whatsmaterials
• 3D printing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_printing
• Selective laser sintering: http://www.engr.utexas.edu/features/selective-laser-sintering
• thermodynamics: https://www.grc.nasa.gov/www/k-12/airplane/thermo.html
• mechatronics: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechatronics
• design methodology: https://www.amazon.com/Product-Design-Techniques-Engineering-Development/dp/0130212717
• “India vs. USA” podcast episode: http://www.k12engineering.net/transcripts/ep13.html
• machine elements: http://ndml.me.utexas.edu/class/me-338-machine-elements
• bioengineering: http://bioeng.berkeley.edu/about-us/what-is-bioengineering
• MEMS: http://www.memsnet.org/mems/what_is.html
• foundry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foundry
• computer-aided design (CAD): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer-aided_design
Our opening music is called “Soar,” and our closing music is called “Polar,” both by artist Chris Pop. You can find more music by Chris Pop on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/chrispop99.
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