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10 Questions for Hugh Herr
10 Questions for Hugh Herr
Air date: 05-13-2013 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2365011095/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Hugh Herr is Associate Professor and leads the Biomechatronics research group at MIT's Media Lab. The focus of Hugh's work is on developing bionic limbs for amputees. Two of those bionic limbs are Hugh's own legs, which he uses for rock-climbing and living his life. /episodes/get/8752 /episode/8752 Secret Life of Scientists: 10 Questions for Hugh Herr /episode-player/8752
Hugh Herr: Gorgeous Sculptures
Hugh Herr: Gorgeous Sculptures
Air date: 05-09-2013 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2365009099/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Hugh Herr is Associate Professor and leads the Biomechatronics research group at MIT's Media Lab. The focus of Hugh's work is on developing bionic limbs for amputees. Two of those bionic limbs are Hugh's own legs, which he uses for rock-climbing and living his life. /episodes/get/8725 /episode/8725 Secret Life of Scientists: Hugh Herr: Gorgeous Sculptures /episode-player/8725
30 Second Science: Hugh Herr
30 Second Science: Hugh Herr
Air date: 05-09-2013 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2365009088/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Hugh Herr is Associate Professor and leads the Biomechatronics research group at MIT's Media Lab. The focus of Hugh's work is on developing bionic limbs for amputees. Two of those bionic limbs are Hugh's own legs, which he uses for rock-climbing and living his life. /episodes/get/8724 /episode/8724 Secret Life of Scientists: 30 Second Science: Hugh Herr /episode-player/8724
10 Questions for Mireya Mayor
10 Questions for Mireya Mayor
Air date: 04-29-2013 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2365003395/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Mireya Mayor is a Primatologist, Fulbright scholar and National Science Foundation Fellow who specializes in researching the lemurs of Madagascar. She also often appears on the National Geographic channel to share her love of the natural world. In the not too distant past, Mireya was a cheerleader... /episodes/get/8656 /episode/8656 Secret Life of Scientists: 10 Questions for Mireya Mayor /episode-player/8656
Mireya Mayor: A Born Explorer
Mireya Mayor: A Born Explorer
Air date: 04-25-2013 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2365001772/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Mireya Mayor is a Primatologist, Fulbright scholar and National Science Foundation Fellow who specializes in researching the lemurs of Madagascar. She also often appears on the National Geographic channel to share her love of the natural world. In the not too distant past, Mireya was a cheerleader... /episodes/get/8617 /episode/8617 Secret Life of Scientists: Mireya Mayor: A Born Explorer /episode-player/8617
30 Second Science: Mireya Mayor
30 Second Science: Mireya Mayor
Air date: 04-25-2013 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2365001740/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Mireya Mayor is a Primatologist, Fulbright scholar and National Science Foundation Fellow who specializes in researching the lemurs of Madagascar. She also often appears on the National Geographic channel to share her love of the natural world. In the not too distant past, Mireya was a cheerleader... /episodes/get/8616 /episode/8616 Secret Life of Scientists: 30 Second Science: Mireya Mayor /episode-player/8616
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Ina Vandebroek: Ethnobotanist
Ina Vandebroek: Ethnobotanist
Ina Vandebroek is an ethnobotanist and Postdoctoral Research Associate at the New York Botanical Garden. She studies how cultures use medicinal plants in both South America and New York City. Ina is also a superb salsa dancer who sometimes forgets to let the man lead.
Air date: 11/06/2009
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/1321381782/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Ina Vandebroek is an ethnobotanist and Postdoctoral Research Associate at the New York Botanical Garden. She studies how cultures use medicinal plants in both South America and New York City. Ina is also a superb salsa dancer who sometimes forgets to let the man lead. /episodes/get/3109 /episode/3109 Secret Life of Scientists: Ina Vandebroek: Ethnobotanist /episode-player/3109
Joe DeGeorge: Physics Student
Joe DeGeorge: Physics Student
Joe DeGeorge is studying Physics at Clark University. He also recently participated in a NASA undergraduate research program at the Goddard Space Flight Center. When not working on his science, Joe tours the country playing wizard rock with his band, Harry and the Potters.
Air date: 11/20/2009
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/1337342146/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Joe DeGeorge is studying Physics at Clark University. He also recently participated in a NASA undergraduate research program at the Goddard Space Flight Center. When not working on his science, Joe tours the country playing wizard rock with his band, Harry and the Potters. /episodes/get/3111 /episode/3111 Secret Life of Scientists: Joe DeGeorge: Physics Student /episode-player/3111
Laurie Santos: Experimental Psychologist
Laurie Santos: Experimental Psychologist
Laurie is Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Yale University. She studies monkey behavior to learn more about humans, particularly in the area of economics. She is also a photographer specializing in images of monkey feet.
Air date: 12/04/2009
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/1350086761/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Laurie is Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Yale University. She studies monkey behavior to learn more about humans, particularly in the area of economics. She is also a photographer specializing in images of monkey feet. /episodes/get/3114 /episode/3114 Secret Life of Scientists: Laurie Santos: Experimental Psychologist /episode-player/3114
Colin Angle: Roboticist
Colin Angle: Roboticist
Colin is an engineer and inventor of robots. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of iRobot, which builds robots for home, military, and civil-defense use. He is also a snowboarder, sailor, archer, wrestler, and rock climber. He next hopes to become a dancer.
Air date: 12/18/2009
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/1362796843/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Colin is an engineer and inventor of robots. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of iRobot, which builds robots for home, military, and civil-defense use. He is also a snowboarder, sailor, archer, wrestler, and rock climber. He next hopes to become a dancer. /episodes/get/3101 /episode/3101 Secret Life of Scientists: Colin Angle: Roboticist /episode-player/3101
Dava Newman: Aerospace Engineer
Dava Newman: Aerospace Engineer
Dava is an Aeronautics and Engineering Professor at MIT. She is currently working with NASA to develop a new, more efficient spacesuit for future space exploration. Back on earth, Dava explores the world's seas and has sailed around the globe.
Air date: 01/08/2010
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/1380385089/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Dava is an Aeronautics and Engineering Professor at MIT. She is currently working with NASA to develop a new, more efficient spacesuit for future space exploration. Back on earth, Dava explores the world's seas and has sailed around the globe. /episodes/get/3102 /episode/3102 Secret Life of Scientists: Dava Newman: Aerospace Engineer /episode-player/3102
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