Serina Hall
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Mechanical Designer
Vivienne Jaehn-Kreibaum
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Electrical Engineer
Simple Machines - Levers
Backgrounders
The lever is a type of simple machine. Learn about the different classes of levers and how they provide mechanical advantage.
Roger Bragg
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Construction Electrician
Jasraj Chahal
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Control System Engineer
Trevor Roote
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Mechanical Maintainer
Telegraph Key
Interactives
The telegraph works by transmitting signals through an electrical circuit. Learn more and print your own telegraph key using this 3d model of a real artefact.
How much power is generated when climbing a set of stairs?
Hands-on Activities
Put on your running shoes and sharpen your pencil! Investigate the mathematical connection between work and power in this hands-on activity.
Hydraulics 101
STEM Explained
Hydraulics power many of the large machines you see around you.
How Can Understanding Physics Help Me Go Faster on My Bike?
STEM Explained
You don’t have to pedal harder to go faster. You just have to understand a little bit about dynamics, gravitational force and friction!
Do Amps or Volts Kill You?
STEM Explained
This resource explains electricity basics - volts, amps, currents, resistance, and why it is dangerous to touch electrical outlets with wet hands.
Energy Efficiency at Home
STEM Explained
If you understand heat transfer, you can make lots of little changes at home to help the environment and your household’s bank account!
Trevor Roote (Video)
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Mechanical Maintainer
Andrew Newman (Video)
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Mechanical Tree Harvester
Adam Melnick
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Apprenticeship Coordinator and Health and Safety Instructor