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Secret Life of Scientists

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.

Latest Episodes

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 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 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 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 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 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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Mark Siddall: Leech Expert
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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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/1230925947/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false 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. /episodes/get/3116 /episode/3116 Secret Life of Scientists: Mark Siddall: Leech Expert /episode-player/3116
Rich Robinson: Nanoscientist
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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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/1252912907/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false 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. /episodes/get/3122 /episode/3122 Secret Life of Scientists: Rich Robinson: Nanoscientist /episode-player/3122
Eva Vertes: Cancer Researcher
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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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/1275834462/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false 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. /episodes/get/3107 /episode/3107 Secret Life of Scientists: Eva Vertes: Cancer Researcher /episode-player/3107
Nate Ball: Mechanical Engineer
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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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/1290064005/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Nate is a mechanical engineer and inventor. He is Co-Founder and Chief Technical Officer of the company Atlas Devices. /episodes/get/3119 /episode/3119 Secret Life of Scientists: Nate Ball: Mechanical Engineer /episode-player/3119
Eran Egozy: Game Developer
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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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/1303047306/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false 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." /episodes/get/3105 /episode/3105 Secret Life of Scientists: Eran Egozy: Game Developer /episode-player/3105
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