Vocab 1
WHAT IS CAD
Computer-aided design; Software used to assist with design and documentation.
WHAT IS PROTOTYPE
A model made during the design process to test prior to manufacture.
What does NSBE stand for?
National Society of Black Engineers
Who was Bessie Coleman?
The first black woman to get her pilots license.
What is aerospace engineering?
A feild of engineering concerned with aircraft and spacecraft.
WHAT IS FORM
The three-dimensional equivalent shape.
WHAT IS PHASE
A period of time within a design project.
What are the topics for each week of SEEK?
1) Drones
2) Robots
3) Coding
Who was Bernard A Harris Jr.?
The first African American to walk in space.
Gravity, thrust, drag, lift
WHAT IS MODEL
Representation of a design.
WHAT IS PART
A single element. Often a product is an assembly of multiple parts.
What does SEEK stand for?
Summer Engineering Experience for Kids
Who was Gion "Guy" Buford?
The first african american to travel space.
Are forces visible?
No, forces are not visible?
WHAT IS DIMENSION
Distance or measurement.
WHAT IS ORGANIC
Describes form. Soft, irregular shapes, as occur in nature.
What are the three competitions this Friday?
1) Quiz Bowl
2) Drone Obstacle Course
3) Prototype Design Competition
Who was Mae C Jemison?
The first african american woman in space.
What are 4 classes that an aerospace engineer would have to take?
Physics, chemistry, trigonometry, calculus
WHAT IS ASSEMBLY
A collection of parts that are related and have interconnections. Parts joined together form an assembly.
WHAT IS MOOD BOARD
Collection of images gathered to help clarify and communicate aspects of the look/feel of the undesigned product.
What is the NSBE Mission Statement?
To increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community
Who was Fredrick D. Gregory?
The first black space shuttle pilot.
Name 3 types of engineering.
Check