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VIDEO

Build the Future - Intro Video

Build the Future - Intro Video

Enjoy this short, dynamic video about the world of engineers and engineering. Build the future -- be an engineer!

Grades

K, 1 - 12

Subjects

Biology, Earth Science, Astronomy, Meteorology, Oceanography, Engineering

This 3½-minute, fast-paced video highlights the diversity of engineering—and the people who call themselves engineers. Far from the common stereotype of engineers as people who sit behind desks, we see the reality of engineering work in the field, and we get a glimpse of the passion engineers have for their work.

This video will help students recognize that:

  • Engineers are explorers.
  • Engineers are inventors.
  • Engineers are discoverers.
  • Engineers are game-changers.
  • Engineers build the future.
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Researchers
Amy Pallant, Principal Investigator, The Concord Consortium, The Concord Consortium
Proof Integrated Communications
Writer
Jennifer Shoemaker, National Geographic Society
Editor
Elaine Larson, National Geographic Society
Copyeditors
Jeannie Evers, Emdash Editing, Emdash Editing
Jennifer Shoemaker, National Geographic Society
Factchecker
Jennifer Shoemaker, National Geographic Society
Expert Reviewer
Dr. Mark Chandler, Associate Research Scientist, Goddard Institute for Space Sciences (GISS)/Center for Climate Systems Research (CCSR) at Columbia University, Columbia University
Funded by
Lockheed Martin
Producer
Jennifer Shoemaker, National Geographic Society
other
Last Updated

October 19, 2023

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Funder
National Science Foundation - HAS
Partner
National Geographic Entertainment
Content Created by
Missions Media
Funder
Lockheed Martin