Science & Math Investigative Learning Experiences

Videos

Below are videos made of program events, students, educators and resources. Simply click on the links provided to view.

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Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROVs) Engineering Team 2019-20

Here is our Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROVs) Engineering Team (Chris and Theadora) testing out ROVs for the SMILE High School and Middle School Challenges supported by the Regional Class Research Vessel Program funded by the National Science Foundation! We can't wait to use these ROVs at the Spring Challenge events!

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Mechanical Engineering Team 2017-18

This is the fourth in a series of four videos documenting the ME Team’s project from start to finish. This video shows a time lapse of the final product assembly and the steps of the Engineering Design Process.

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ME Team members designing a launch and recovery arm

Mechanical Engineering Team 2017-18

This is the third in a series of four videos documenting the ME Team’s project from start to finish. This video takes a look at the tools and facilities available to the engineers in order to implement their solutions.

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ME Team member shares design alternatives

Mechanical Engineering Team 2017-18

This is the second in a series of four videos documenting the ME Team’s project from start to finish. This video shows the engineering design process, the design alternatives and the analysis and final virtual prototype.

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Mechanical Engineering Team 2017-18

Meet your 2017-18 Mechanical Engineering (ME) Team. This is the first in a series of four videos documenting the ME Team’s project from start to finish. This video introduces the team, provides an overview of their project, and has a challenge for you to try at the end.

Middle school SMILE club students building a prosthetic leg. 2017 Middle School Challenge

This video includes highlights from the 2017 SMILE Middle School Challenge. Students were challenged to build a prosthetic leg in just two short hours. They used their imaginations, teamwork and lots of duct tape.

Image of OSU entrance sign Beaver Hangouts

Learn about Beaver Hangouts and how to bring this program to your SMILE club meetings. It is an excellent way to introduce OSU and connect students to college.

Glass with gel beads being made Sodium Alginate Gel Beads

Making sodium alginate gel beads is a fun and easy experiment to do with your students. This short video covers the basic definitions relating to the materials used and explores current research done using gel beads.

Matt Ozawa describing and reflecting on his experience as a SMILE student. SMILE Experience