Session 1 – Mechanical Engineering: Innovations and Adventures
Step into the world of mechanical engineering and explore the incredible advancements that have shaped our everyday lives.
Highlights:
- The 10 most important mechanical engineering inventions in history
- Extreme rides at today’s theme parks, including the world’s fastest roller coasters
- Cutting-edge innovations like 3D printing, augmented reality, and smart sensors
Session 2 – Electrical Engineering: Powering the World
Understand the electrifying advancements that drive modern society, from the fierce rivalry of visionaries to the evolution of circuits.
Highlights:
- The legendary rivalry between Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison
- The invention of the integrated circuit and its global impact
- How major cities like New York City and Tokyo stay powered around the clock
Session 3 – Nuclear Engineering: Power and Peril
Discover the incredible power behind nuclear energy, while reflecting on its risks and global significance.
Highlights:
- The first sustained nuclear chain reaction in Chicago
- A detailed timeline of the Chernobyl disaster
- The role of nuclear power in the world today
Session 4 – Chemical Engineering: Transforming the World
From fuels to plastics to life-saving antibiotics, chemical engineering has had a profound impact on modern society.
Highlights:
- The invention of gasoline and its transformative effect on transportation
- How the invention of plastic revolutionized industries
- The discovery and development of antibiotics that changed medicine
Session 5 – Environmental Engineering: Healing the Earth
Explore how environmental engineers are tackling some of the planet's most pressing environmental challenges.
Highlights:
- The devastating Exxon Valdez oil spill and its environmental impact
- The ongoing deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest
- Innovative efforts to clean the world’s oceans
Session 6 – Aerospace Engineering: Beyond the Skies
From exploring the red planet to cutting-edge military technology, aerospace engineering takes you to new heights.
Highlights:
- The current Mars mission and its ambitious goals
- The technological marvels of the Hubble Space Telescope
- Stealth fighter jets and their impact on modern aviation
Session 7 – Civil Engineering: Building for the Ages
Explore how civil engineering has stood the test of time, building iconic structures that shape the world.
Highlights:
- Ancient civil engineering feats that are still standing today
- The infamous Tacoma Narrows bridge and what went wrong
- The monumental engineering of the Panama and Suez canals
Session 8 – Industrial Engineering: Streamlining the Future
Discover how industrial engineering continues to revolutionize manufacturing and business efficiency.
Highlights:
- The creation of the first automated production line
- How companies like Amazon master logistics and fulfillment
- The increasing role of robots in the workplace
Session 9 – Computer Engineering: Building the Digital Age
Computer engineering has shaped the modern world. Explore the innovations that make today’s digital world possible.
Highlights:
- The creation of the first computer and its lasting impact
- The invention of the transistor and its revolution in computing
- The potential of quantum computing to reshape technology
Session 10 – Software Engineering: Coding the Future
From the first program to modern artificial intelligence, software engineering drives the digital revolution.
Highlights:
- The creation of the very first computer program
- The origins of major programming languages and how they power today’s technology
- The role of AI in shaping the future of software engineering