It’s the annual Bridge Tour! This year – no need to walk!
We have stationed bridge engineers at several bridges in the Boston area and, will “transport” you bridge to bridge. The bridge experts will cover the history, the physics and other great stories about the bridges. You will also have an activity to do that will help you learn about different types of bridges.
Wind is one of the most plentiful sources of renewable energy. But not all wind is created equal. Measuring the speed of the wind is very important in the process. Explore with the WPI Engineering Ambassadors the ways that wind power can be harnessed to create energy and then build your very own device to measure the speed of wind.
We’ve all heard that opposites attract, but did you know it’s scientific fact? Build a simple magnet pyramid and explore the push and pull of electrons hard at work!
It might come as a shock, but you don’t need a wall outlet to create electricity. Discover an invisible force that will zap your hands, restyle your hair and even levitate small objects as if by magic!
Nature abhors a vacuum– but we love them! Create a vacuum of your own, and squeeze an egg into a bottle using the amazing power of hot and cold air.
Gelatin has many applications in medicine. It’s used to make coatings and capsules for allergy, cold, and pain relief drugs. Some of the techniques engineers use to encapsulate medicine, can be done at home! This activity uses chemistry concepts to make squishy beads out of the natural polymer gelatin.
Every home or structure must begin with a strong foundation, the right shapes and an understanding of physics. Learn about building structures from the foundation up alongside our engineering ambassadors. Can you design a structure that will stand up to the environment in your neighborhood?
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