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Bobsled
Building Faster & Safer Bobsleds
June 2, 2023
Bobsledding is one of the fastest and most exciting sports at the Winter Olympics. Learn more in this video.
Ice Skating Around Cone
Science of Ice
June 2, 2023
The unique surface of ice allows the slide and glide of winter sports to happen.
Figure Skater Jumping
Physics of Figure Skating
June 2, 2023
A figure skaters center of mass affects their balance and stability of every step, jump, spin, and lift.
Figure Skating Pair Web
Olympic Movement & Robotic Design
June 2, 2023
The quadrocopter is a flying robotic device that has the ability to learn and improve its performance over time.
Shani Davis Speed Skating
Shani Davis & Engineering Competition Suits
June 2, 2023
Competition suits are constructed for optimal performance for the Olympic athlete.
Skiing with Snow Flying
Science of Snow
June 2, 2023
How snow forms and reacts is an essential part of the Winter Olympic games.
Downhill Skiing Around Flag
Stability & Vibration Damping in Alpine Skiing
June 2, 2023
The engineering and design of their skis is critical for alpine skiers and their success.
Shaun White in the Half Pipe
Shaun White & Engineering the Half Pipe
June 2, 2023
The design and engineering of the half pipe allows Shaun White to generate big air.
Skis
The Science of Skis
June 2, 2023
Olympic skis are made of fiberglass and polymers engineered to give the right flexibility and more.
Snowboarding Gravity Graphic
The Science of Snowboarding
June 2, 2023
Gravity, friction, and energy are the physics behind the gasp-worthy tricks of snowboarders.
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