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ADVANCED: AIRPORT OPERATIONS

In this session, participants will direct air traffic in a web-based simulator and design their own airport runway configuration.

FLUID POWER TECHNOLOGY

This session will present an overview of the field of fluid power engineering and will allow Explorers to conduct a short, fun activity using hydraulics.

FINGERPRINTS

This session provides participants with an understanding of fingerprints and how they’re analyzed and compared in the forensic laboratory.

Wheels and Tires

Explorers will be introduced to the basics of wheel construction and tire maintenance and repair.

INTRODUCTORY: FPG-9 BUILD AND FLY

In this session, participants will build and test their own gliders.

Fuels and Fuel Delivery Systems

Explorers will be introduced to the basics of gasoline engine combustion and the way in which fuel is delivered to the engine.

Engine Basics

Explorers will be introduced to the basics of internal combustion engines.

ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP

An internship is an opportunity to learn more about a career while gaining meaningful on-the-job experience. Not only will you get an insider’s view of what it is like to work in the field, but you will also be in a position to make valuable connections and gain references for future work.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

This session will present an overview of the electrical engineering discipline and will allow Explorers to conduct a short, fun experiment that is related to electrical engineering.

DRIVETRAINS

Explorers will be introduced to the basics of transmissions and drivetrains.