Posted on September 29th, 2009 by als
DASH+ is an innovative, hands-on contest which challenges teams to design, describe, and pitch the next generation of automotive dashboards that supports behavior change to help drivers maximize fuel efficiency and reduce environmental impact. The winning team will make their mark in the automotive industry by inventing a new way to think about transportation and eco-driving behaviors by collaborating with fellow students and putting their STEM skills to the test.
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Filed under: Grades 9-12, K-12 Outreach Programs | 1 Comment »
Tags: Competitions for Students, Transportation
Posted on September 27th, 2009 by jxh
In 2007, Barrington Irving became the first African-American to fly a plane around the world solo — and also, at 23, reportedly the youngest.
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Filed under: Aerospace, Trailblazers, Transportation | Comments Off on Flying Solo
Tags: Aerospace, Transportation
Posted on September 23rd, 2009 by axb
For years engineers have been working to make cars less noisy, but now it turns out the electric car may be too quiet. Carmakers are thinking about adding some artificial sound to make sure pedestrians can hear it. [Washington Post]
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Filed under: e-News, Transportation | Comments Off on Can I Get a “Vrrrooom”?!
Tags: Cars, Green Transportation, Transportation
Posted on September 15th, 2009 by als
Learn about a variety of aspects of the transportation industry through hands-on laboratories, seminars and field trips. This program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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Filed under: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Grades K-5, K-12 Outreach Programs | Comments Off on Summer Transportation Institute at Missouri University of Science and Technology
Tags: Summer Camps & Programs (Students), Transportation
Posted on September 15th, 2009 by als
Go! is a free, online magazine for teens and young adults that explores the world of transportation and the careers they can find there.
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Tags: Transportation