Engineering Fun Facts
What object was invented by bolting two skis together?
The snowboard
What is the first step of the Engineering Design Process?
Define the problem and ask questions
What field focuses on the design and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment?
Civil engineering
Who invented the lightbulb?
Thomas Edison
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What part of a water slide did engineers help invent?
What should you do before proposing a solution?
Research the topic
What field focuses on developing aircraft and spacecraft?
Aerospace engineering
Who invented the airplane?
Wilber and Orville Wright
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Who has received the greatest number of U.S. patents?
Thomas Edison
Once you identify a design proposal, what should you create?
A model/prototype
What field focuses on moving objects and machines?
Mechanical engineering
Who is considered the first engineer?
An Egyptian pyramid builder, Imhotep
What is the name of the Yaskawa Robot?
GP8
What part of the entertainment industry do engineers play a part in?
Creating special effects
How many times should you test a prototype?
What field integrates electronic engineering and computer science?
Computer engineering
Who was the first computer programmer?
Ada Lovelace
What does CAM stand for?
Computer Aided Manufacturing
What is known as one of the "engineering wonders of the world"?
The ferris wheel
What are some ways you can communicate your results?
Reports, presentations, speeches, etc.
What field involves atomic nuclei?
Nuclear engineering
Who was the first woman field engineer?
Emily Roebling
Who is the father of LEAN Manufacturing?
Taiichi Ohno