Secret Life of Scientists
Scientists are just like everyone else -they've got secrets. So who knows what happens when the lab coats come off? Actually, we do. And now you can too. In this series of short, web-exclusive videos, you'll meet intriguing scientists and engineers, and learn about their surprising lives outside the proverbial lab.
For more info: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlife/
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Mark is Curator and Professor of Invertebrate Zoology at the American Museum of Natural History. He travels the world studying leeches. Watch as he shares some his scientific secrets and culinary adventures.
Air date: 09/01/2009
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Rich Robinson is Assistant Professor in Cornell University's Department of Materials Science and Engineering. In his lab, he investigates tiny particles that might help solve the world's energy crisis. Outside the lab, he's a photographer, aiming to capture the souls of his subjects.
Air date: 09/11/2009
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Eva Vertes is a cancer researcher, medical student, and avid runner. She started her science career as a young teenager, earning a prestigious award for her work as well as the nickname Doogie Howser.
Air date: 09/25/2009
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Nate is a mechanical engineer and inventor. He is Co-Founder and Chief Technical Officer of the company Atlas Devices.
Air date: 10/09/2009
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Eran is an electrical engineer and computer scientist as well as a classical clarinetist. He cofounded the video game company Harmonix Music and helped bring the joy of making music to countless people with "Rock Band" and "Guitar Hero."
Air date: 10/23/2009
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