Surprisingly STEM: Wind Tunnel Engineers

We’re big fans of Sam Zauber and Frank Quinto, two wind tunnel test engineers at NASA's Langley Research Center! You’ll be blown away as you learn how NASA uses its 14-foot by 22-foot subsonic wind tunnel. See some of the fascinating things Frank and Sam have tested there, and learn what propelled them into their exciting STEM careers.

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[Wozzy]

Great video. I've been extremly fortunate to have had a career as a Wind Tunnel Test Engineer starting at the University of Maryland, Glenn L. Martin Wind Tunnel, and then at the Boeing V/STOL Wind Tunnel. Always a fun and challenging job, surrounded by amazing people and cool technology. I was part of the test team for several rotorcraft tests at the LaRC 14x22 way back when.

[oatechaosincycles]

The size of those wooden fan blades really...blows...my mind!

[tecnologiaunrn]

I tested on a 3 by 3 foot wind tunnel...this is the mother of all wind tunnels. Congrats Sam and Frank. You have a great job!

[Deadlyish]

Nasa wind tunnels? I'm a big fan 😁

[princeindrajitlawlaha]

GREAT ~ ! 💝 💯 👏 🎉 🎃 🙏 🚀 🦋 🌹👍 🤖 🎅 ✝ 🎄 🌝 !