ESP Biography



HENRY SMITH, ESP Teacher




Major: Mechanical Engineering

College/Employer: MIT

Year of Graduation: 2025

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Past Classes

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E16064: How Cars Work in Splash 2025 (Mar. 15 - 16, 2025)
Ever wondered what goes on inside your car to make it move? What considerations do engineers think of when designing cars? We’ll discuss intro knowledge about combustion engines, suspension, transmission, electric cars and how cars get made! Interactive activities and demonstrations will be included for hands-on learning!


E16015: How do cars work? in Spark 2024 (Mar. 16 - 17, 2024)
Have you ever wondered how an engine works? What happens when the driver presses the gas pedal? Or the brake? What really happens when you go around a turn, or over a bump? We'll teach you the basics of how cars work. We'll show you the workings of the different subsystems (engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, steering) with hands on models and demonstrations. After hearing about the different parts, we'll show you where they are on a real car. And you’ll learn about 4 quick tests to check on your car’s health!