Zach Star
The Physics Major (Part 2)
If you missed part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EYFlnI_0ew Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Join Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/majorprep/ This video goes over statistical mechanics and a few other...
Physics Girl
My Path into Physics (at MIT)
Dianna Cowern runs Physics Girl full time. Here she discusses her path to studying physics and doing physics research before moving on to other, less prestigious, career pursuits.
Zach Star
Dear Calculus 2 Students, This is why you're learning Taylor Series
Dear Calculus 2 Students, This is why you're learning Taylor Series
Zach Star
The Nutrition Major - Careers, Courses, and Concentrations
The Nutrition Science Major is an applied science that draws from both science and social science concepts. Within the nutrition major, you will draw upon your knowledge of biology, chemistry, and biochemistry to study nutrients within...
Zach Star
Aerospace Vs Mechanical Engineering - How to Pick the Right Major
Aerospace and mechanical engineering are often a common toss up for students because these majors are so similar. The classes you take for both these disciplines are extremely similar. As an aerospace engineer you will take more specific...
Zach Star
Mechanical Engineering Subfields and Senior Project Examples (Part 2)
In the previous video I discussed the most popular mechanical engineering concentrations. Outside of those main one's though, the concentrations aren't as well defined at every university. I grouped together some large topics within...
Makematic
Story surprises
"Stories spark listeners’ curiosity and help children aged 3-7 understand the difference between fiction and non-fiction. Children become engaged when they use their creative ideas to change familiar stories. In this activity, children...
Zach Star
Dear all calculus students, This is why you're learning about optimization
Dear all calculus students, This is why you're learning about optimization
Virtually Passed
Impulse and Momentum for a System of Particles Proof
Derivation for the impulse and momentum formula for a system of particles. Notice that if the sum of external forces = 0 then momentum in the system is conserved!
Zach Star
What is Civil Engineering?
In this video I discuss "What is civil engineering?" Most people probably know this major consists of working on bridges, buildings, dams, and so on. But you may not know that civil engineering is broken up into different subfields that...
Zach Star
e (Euler's Number) is seriously everywhere The strange times it shows up and why it's so important
e (Euler's Number) is seriously everywhere The strange times it shows up and why it's so important
Makematic
Teams Pitch Solutions
Children form STEAM teams that work on fascinating real-world problems, design solutions, and then pitch their ideas to others. They build skills in articulating points of view, embracing others’ ideas, and finding new ways to collaborate.
Zach Star
Are Engineering Jobs 'Hands On'?
In this video I discuss whether jobs in engineering are hands on, more computer work, or in the field. Some people might have the wrong image of an engineering job which may cause confusion down the road. The good news is that engineers...
Zach Star
How to Excel at Math and Science
This video covers a summary of the book "how to excel at math and science." Whether you are a high school student struggling with math and science, or a college student studying engineering, math, physics, etc and are doing well, the...
Science360
Wearable Technology by Design Engineer Amanda Parkes
Amanda Parkes, PhD is fashion technologist and biomedia/wearable tech designer, and is leading the development of MNY's Tech Annex- high technology fashion & textiles R&D space. She is also the founder of Skinteractive Studio, offering...
Science360
National Science Foundation FY17 Budget Request presentation
NSF Director France A. Córdova outlines how President Obama's fiscal year (FY) 2017 request for NSF supports research into critical national issues, including clean energy technologies, food sustainability, disaster response and...
Independent Producers
Inventor of Polarizing Microscope Sheds Light on Cell's Mystery
A new way of looking at live cells is revolutionizing our understanding of how molecular life works. However, it is how one scientist managed to complete his study despite facing World War II in Japan that makes his discovery so...
Zach Star
The Math Major (Part 2)
This video continues on from part 1 and covers pure math concepts such as abstract algebra, real analysis, and topology. Those classes have less obvious real world applications than those discussed in the previous video and are much more...
Science360
The Learning Bridge Resource for Civil Engineering Laboratory Development and Learning - Innovators
With support from the National Science Foundation, Franklin Moon, an associate professor of civil engineering at Drexel University, along with a number of collaborators are using modern technology to help manage and preserve bridges...
Zach Star
Should I Get Further Education (Master's, PhD, MBA, and More)
In this video I discuss whether you should get further education beyond a bachelor's degree. There are many types of further schooling you can go into including a master's and phd, medical school, nursing school, pharmacy school, law...
Zach Star
What is Industrial Engineering?
Industrial engineering focuses on improving processes. Industrial engineers analyze and optimize systems such as waiting in line at a theme park, boarding an airplane, helping people at a bank, answering calls at a call center, as well...
Zach Star
The Math I Used In My First Year as a Full Time Engineer
In my first year as an engineer I used more math than most engineers probably do to begin, but it was also much less than I was doing in school. As someone who enjoys math I was curious how much I would see in engineering during college...
Zach Star
How to Prepare For a Major (or Career) in Engineering, Math, or Science
How to Prepare For a Major (or Career) in Engineering, Math, or Science