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Solve Differential Equations in Python
Differential equations are solved in Python with the Scipy.integrate package using function ODEINT. ODEINT requires three inputs: y = odeint(model, y0, t) model: Function name that returns derivative values at requested y and t values as...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
David L. Green - Teachers Make a Difference - Yvonne Hendricks
David L. Green is an Associate Professor of Materials Science, Chemical, and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Virginia. He received his B.S. from Boston University, an M.S. from the University of Maryland, and his Ph.D. from...
APMonitor
Python Import Online Data and Analyze
There are many online sources of data. Python is capable to access, parse, and display data from databases, data streams, or other sources. The Internet of Things (IoT) depends on devices and programs (such as Python) communicating with...
EarthEcho International
STEMExplore: Mechanical Engineer
This video features a mechanical engineer who works for Otis Elevator, discussing the importance of elevators in enabling urbanization and skyscrapers. He talks about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into designing and testing...
APMonitor
MathCAD Nonlinear Equation Solver
Solution of variables within nonlinear expressions can either be difficult or impossible with analytic or symbolic techniques. When a numerical solution is required, a nonlinear solution technique can be used within Mathcad with either a...
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Introduction to MathCAD for Engineers
Mathcad is a tool to arrange, calculate, and visualize engineering calculations. A Mathcad sheet has values, equations, plots, and functions that are written and displayed in a manner that is similar to how they are written in a textbook...
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Linear and Polynomial Regression in MATLAB
Data regression is an empirical method to develop correlations. This tutorial demonstrates how to use MATLAB to fit a line and polynomial functions along with plotting the results and performing a basic statistical analysis.
Next Animation Studio
Flight MH370 researcher used radio distortions to track plane
A revolutionary new method to trace the path of the plane now suggests that the pilot was active and might have been talking with Malaysian authorities during what many researchers describe as a ‘murder suicide’.
Curated Video
Industrial Revolutionary | The Life & Times of Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Why did Isambard Brunel name his ship after Great Britain? Because Kingdom was his middle name! I forgot to work that one into the script but couldn't let it go to waste. Beyond having a mouthful of a name, Isambard just seems to enhance...
Science360
Moira Gunn on science literacy, Tech Nation and more - Scientists & Engineers on Sofas
NSF sits down with Dr. Moira Gunn in this episode of Scientists & Engineers on Sofas (and other furnishings). Gunn is founder and host of the National Public Radio programs Tech Nation and BioTech Nation. Earlier in her career she worked...
Curated Video
How a Structural Engineer Uses Math
Do you ever wonder how math is used in structural engineering? Meet engineer, Fae Garstang, from Schaefer. This educational kids' math video shows students how structural engineers use math daily! Curious about how math is used to build...
APMonitor
Import Data and Analyze with Python
Python programming language allows sophisticated data analysis and visualization. This tutorial is a basic step-by-step introduction on how to import a text file (CSV), perform simple data analysis, export the results as a text file, and...
NASA
NASA | Goddard's Detector Technology
Behind those stunning NASA images are specialized detectors developed, fabricated, and packaged here at the Goddard Space Flight Center. Tour the Detector Development Lab (DDL) and see how these first-of-a-kind detectors are created....
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Ravi Shankar - Teachers Make a Difference - Dr. Jacobs & Lisa Russ Spaar
Pushcart prize winning poet, translator and professor Ravi Shankar has published, edited or has forthcoming over 15 books, including the Muse India award-winning translations of 9th century Tamil poet/saint, Andal, 'The Autobiography of...
Curated Video
Data Science and Machine Learning with R - Data Science + Machine Learning Marketplace
This video explains the various trends and job opportunities in data science and machine learning. This clip is from the chapter "Data Science and Machine Leaning Course Introduction" of the series "Data Science and Machine Learning with...
Science360
New smart bandages for burn victims and others - Science Nation
Some bandages are embedded with medicine to treat wounds, but researchers at Harvard University and Brigham and Women's Hospital have something much more sophisticated in mind for the future of chronic wound care. With support from the...
ATHS Engineering
An Engineer's Journey: From High School to the Workforce
Keegan Dunn, a project engineer specializing in water resources, shares his experience in engineering and provides advice for high schoolers interested in pursuing a career in engineering. He emphasizes the importance of internships,...
NASA
Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 64, Space Communications and Navigation Small Steps, Giant Leaps
NASA Space Communications and Navigation Chief Engineer Neil Mallik discusses how SCaN keeps the universe connected.
Science360
What Does a Chemical Engineer Do? - Careers in Science and Engineering
What's it really like to be a chemical engineer? What does a chemical engineer do all day? Anita Kalathil shows us some of the latest chemistry projects taking place at Proctor & Gamble and what her typical day is like inside and outside...
APMonitor
Debugging Python with ipdb and Sypder
A powerful debugging tool for Python is the pdb (or ipdb) tool that is part of the Integrate Development Environment of Spyder (available from the Anaconda download). This exercise shows how to debug code to fix syntax and logical...
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Generate high quality plots with MATLAB
Plots in presentations and technical documents can either detract or enhance the delivery. This tutorial demonstrates how to make high quality plots in MATLAB and how to export the figures in PNG (for MS PowerPoint) or EPS format (for...
Science360
Engineer Chris Mattson - ScienceLives
Brigham Young University engineer Christopher Mattson designs technology that targets the needs of the world's poorest populations. He and his students have produced new water-well designs for villages in Africa and new tools for farmers...
Science360
2017 Waterman Award Recipient Baratunde Cola
The National Science Foundation bestows upon nanotechnology engineer, Baratunde Cola the nation’s highest honor for a young scientist or engineer: the Alan T. Waterman Award, for two thousand seventeen.
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Mathematical Optimization with MATLAB
This tutorial demonstrates how to solve a simple mathematical optimization problem with four variables, one objective function, one equality constraint, and an inequality constraint. The problem is solved with the APMonitor toolbox in...