Ever wonder how
hard it actually is to find a needle in a haystack? Or maybe you’ve
always wondered if talking to your plants really makes them grow
faster? Since MythBusters first appeared on the Discovery Channel
in 2003 the show has answered those questions and hundreds of other
myths, urban legends and tall tales.
This television show has gained the attention
of millions of households tuning in each week to see which urban
myths experts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman will prove real or
fiction. Residents will be able to see a free presentation by the ‘MythBusters’ at
2 p.m. Sunday, February 25 in the Taco Bell Arena at Boise State
University. The College of Engineering at Boise State University
as well as several corporate sponsors will be presenting this event
as part of National Engineers Week.
Behind the scenes of the television show,
Savage and Hyneman use SolidWorks and COSMOSWorks in order to build
and test the equipment and props used on the show. “SolidWorks and COSMOS put some
serious engineering chops at our fingertips, and someday they are
going to keep us from kissing our butts goodbye,” says Hyneman.
The Celebrity pair uses SolidWorks and COSMOS to analyze the problematic
situations seen on the show.
This family friendly event is a great opportunity
for anyone wanting to see the ‘MythBusters’ in action. The presentation
will include a lecture by Savage and Hyneman followed by a “bloopers” video
from the show and ending with a question and answer session. Although
this is a free event, you must have a ticket in order to attend.
The tickets
will be available beginning Feb. 1st in three locations: Taco
Bell Arena box office, Boise State University Student Union Building
Information Desk, and the BSU West Student Services office, room
107.
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