Engineering Science - 3rd Floor
Transfer Problem
Structure
Windmill
Powder
Dispersion
Device
Biomaterials
Research
Lab Tour
3D Metal Printing
Explore how heat moves from one place to another and discover why heat transfer is an important part of engineering.
Explore how engineers test materials and use 3D printing to create metal parts.
Students will use spaghetti and marshmallows to build a structure capable of supporting weighted objects. Designs are evaluated based on how much weight they can hold and how long they remain standing. The challenge highlights teamwork, stability, and innovative use of simple materials.
Participants will create a simple pinwheel using a square piece of construction paper, scissors, a pencil, and a pushpin or brad. The paper is cut diagonally toward the center from each corner, then the corners are folded inward and secured in the center. A pencil or craft stick can be attached as a handle, allowing the finished pinwheel to spin in the wind.
See an ultrasonic device in action and observe how sound can change the way powders behave, providing a fun introduction to waves, materials, and engineering.
Explore the Microfluidics and Biomaterials Research Lab, where researchers combine engineering, biology, and advanced manufacturing to develop innovative biomedical technologies. During the tour, visitors will learn how microscopic fluid channels and ultrasound can be used to manipulate cells, particles, and bubbles for applications in medical treatments, sample collection, and water quality monitoring. Our research includes developing precision microbubble and droplet generators, engineering porous biomaterials for tissue regeneration, investigating the blood-brain barrier, and using acoustic forces to study protein crystallization. Visitors will also see how microfluidic devices and wearable technologies are designed and fabricated, along with examples of cell culture and microscopic imaging. This tour highlights how engineering at the microscale can lead to advancements in medicine, biotechnology, and environmental sensing.
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