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Newport News Public Schools TV and the Telecommunications Center

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Explore the extraordinary feats of modern-day engineering and learn about the pioneers whose techniques changed the world. Each episode traces the details behind some of the most technically advanced structures, from record-breaking buildings to colossal ships, as well as the latest models of planes and trains. The mechanics and designs are explained using 3-D graphics, archived sources and specially shot footage. The show celebrates engineers throughout history for their technical breakthroughs.

Grade Level: 6th grade and up. Approximately one-hour episodes.

Program descriptions:

How Engineers Built the Largest Stadium Arch in the World

The AT&T Stadium in Texas is home to the Dallas Cowboys and the world's largest retractable roof. This $1.2 billion stadium can house over 100,000 fans, and we'll go inside how this engineering feat was built.

Inside the Tesla Factory

The Tesla car factory is one of the largest and most innovative factories in the world. This state-of-the-art facility is the home to high-tech robots that work around-the-clock to produce thousands of cutting-edge electric cars each week.

The Rion-Antirion Bridge

At almost two miles, the Rion-Antirion Bridge is an engineering colossus.

Constructing The Scorpion Tower Miami Florida

A construction team strives to complete a Miami skyscraper using innovative materials and techniques on a compressed schedule after the tragic death of it's chief architect Zaha Hadid.

How Engineers Built the Tallest Tower in Japan to Withstand Earthquakes

When Tokyo’s rising skyline blocked vital digital signals, engineers had to think big—literally. Enter Tokyo Sky Tree, a breathtaking 634-meter tower designed to keep communications open while withstanding powerful earthquakes and typhoons. Built on a tiny footprint with cutting-edge seismic technology, this engineering marvel is the tallest tower in Japan and the world’s highest freestanding broadcast tower. How was it built to survive nature’s fury?

How the World's Tallest Bridge Became an Engineering Marvel

How did engineers build the tallest bridge on the planet? As tall as a skyscraper, the Millau Viaduct braves deadly wind speeds over an immense abyss, and we go inside the story behind this modern wonder.

The Engineering Innovations Behind the World's Most Advanced Submarines

The Virginia Class is one of the most advanced nuclear powered, fast attack submarines ever produced for the US Navy. These technological titans are almost 400 feet long, and weigh a staggering 7,800 tons.