Art + Science in Engineering

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Join manufacturing engineer and space communicator Samantha Hunsinger for an in-depth conversation with engineer and CEO Chandler Wicks. Learn about his work in aerospace and technology that uses creativity to help solve our Nation's toughest defense problems.

X-STEM All Access is an entertaining, educational, and interactive online STEM experience for 6-12th graders. Through a series of online episodes, students will get an inside look into the exciting careers and inspiring personal journeys of diverse STEM role models through a lively Q&A session with a fellow STEM professional. The 30-minute max episodes premiere throughout the school year and are available on-demand to fit in your schedule.

Learn more and sign up to get updates about new episodes at https://usasciencefestival.org/xsaa/

00:00 Introduction
01:38 Chandler's Career Journey to to Aerospace and Defense
05:01 How Aerospace Technology Impacts Our Everyday Life
07:42 What is Metrology?
12:05 Testing Materials for Hypersonic Environments
15:36 Training Required for Mechanical Engineering/Advanced Manufacturing Jobs
17:56 Creativity in Engineering
19:26 The Future of Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing