ETS2A - Interdependence of Science, Engineering and Technology

Paul Andersen discusses the interdependence of science, engineering, and technology, highlighting how scientific knowledge leads to technological advancements and vice versa. He provides examples like quantum mechanics leading to technologies such as lasers and transistors, and microscopes enabling new scientific discoveries. Andersen emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, as seen in biofilm engineering, and outlines a teaching progression from elementary to high school, focusing on tools, instruments, and the blend of research and design to solve complex problems.

What examples are given in the text to illustrate the blend of science and engineering?

In what ways does the text suggest that education should evolve to teach the interdependence of science and engineering?

What complex problem involving nuclear energy is discussed, and what disciplines are needed to address it?