Paul Frommer: Creating A Language NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2014-09-06 | Paul Frommer invents a language for a popular movie & teaches it to people in blue make-up.Paul Frommer is a linguist and professor at the University of Southern California. Away from the classroom, Paul created a new language - Na'vi - that is used in the most popular movie in the history of forever, James Cameron's "Avatar." Paul continues to "curate" the language for the many people around the world who find it fascinating even outside the movie theatre.Like Paul's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife"The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is an Emmy-nominated web video series and site from the makers of the acclaimed science series, PBS's NOVA. Each episode profiles one of today's leading scientists, and shows what happens when the lab coats come off. Secret Life is produced by Seftel Productions, Inc.
Mike Brown and Konstantin Batygin: The Planet 9 Guys NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2017-04-06 | Caltech's Mike Brown and Konstantin Batygin astonish themselves and the rest of the world by discovering evidence of a 9th planet in our solar system.Mike Brown and Konstantin Batygin both teach and do research at Caltech. Mike is Professor of Planetary Astronomy and was named one of Wired Online's Top Ten Sexiest Geeks in 2006. Konstantin is Assistant Professor of Planetary Science and a former rock star. With the discovery of Planet 9, he looks forward to being on Wired's next list of Top Ten Sexiest Geeks.Like Mike Brown and Konstantin Batygin's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife
Simon Singh: Religion and Science Shake Hands NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2017-02-09 | Don't think it's possible? Simon Singh explains how their partnership may go all the way back to a little something called the Big Bang.Simon Singh completed a PhD degree in particle physics at Emmanuel College, Cambridge and at CERN, Geneva. Then because he wasn’t quite accomplished enough and wanted to show he could conquer yet another field, he started producing award-winning science documentaries and writing award-winning science books. He is one of our greatest science communicators. In 2003, he was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to science, technology and engineering in education and science communication.Like Simon Singh's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife
Simon Singh: It All Started with the Big Bang NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2017-01-25 | One of Simon Singh's books inspires the Barenaked Ladies to write a sitcom theme.Simon Singh completed a PhD degree in particle physics at Emmanuel College, Cambridge and at CERN, Geneva. Then because he wasn’t quite accomplished enough and wanted to show he could conquer yet another field, he started producing award-winning science documentaries and writing award-winning science books. He is one of our greatest science communicators. In 2003, he was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to science, technology and engineering in education and science communication.Like Simon Singh's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife
Simon Singh: Doh = mc² NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2017-01-19 | Simon Singh moves from physics to science journalism and discovers that there is an insane amount of math in "The Simpsons."Simon Singh completed a PhD degree in particle physics at Emmanuel College, Cambridge and at CERN, Geneva. Then because he wasn’t quite accomplished enough and wanted to show he could conquer yet another field, he started producing award-winning science documentaries and writing award-winning science books. He is one of our greatest science communicators. In 2003, he was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to science, technology and engineering in education and science communication.Like Simon Singh's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife
Matt Denton: How to Make a Lovable Robot NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2017-01-11 | Matt Denton makes BB-8 so lovable that they both wind up on the red carpet.Matt Denton is an electronics and software engineer who caught the movie bug as a young boy. He has since turned his love for movies, magic and engineering into a lifetime of bringing inanimate objects to life on the silver screen. Matt has worked with Jim Henson's movie shop and on several semi-popular films that you may have heard of including Star Wars, Harry Potter and Labyrinth.Like Matt Denton's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife
Matt Denton - Cinema 101: The Uses of Deodorant NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2017-01-04 | Matt Denton stays dry and smells fine with deodorant in his toolkit of cinematic wizardry.Matt Denton is an electronics and software engineer who caught the movie bug as a young boy. He has since turned his love for movies, magic and engineering into a lifetime of bringing inanimate objects to life on the silver screen. Matt has worked with Jim Henson's movie shop and on several semi-popular films that you may have heard of including Star Wars, Harry Potter and Labyrinth.Like Matt Denton's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife
Matt Denton: An Amazing Journey... to a Galaxy Far, Far Away NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-12-21 | Matt Denton uses his electronics expertise to engineer a bit of work with Harry Potter and a cute little robot named BB-8.Matt Denton is an electronics and software engineer who caught the movie bug as a young boy. He has since turned his love for movies, magic and engineering into a lifetime of bringing inanimate objects to life on the silver screen. Matt has worked with Jim Henson's movie shop and on several semi-popular films that you may have heard of including Star Wars, Harry Potter and Labyrinth.Like Matt Denton's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife
Matt Denton - BB-8: A Star Wars Droids Seven Secrets NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-12-14 | If a cat is supposed to have nine lives, Matt Denton explains, BB-8 has at least seven... and counting.Matt Denton is an electronics and software engineer who caught the movie bug as a young boy. He has since turned his love for movies, magic and engineering into a lifetime of bringing inaminate objects to life on the silver screen. Matt has worked with Jim Henson's movie shop and on several semi-popular films that you may have heard of including Star Wars, Harry Potter and Labyrinth.Like Matt Denton's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife
Kathy Reichs: Only for David Duchovny NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-11-30 | Kathy Reichs gets bamboozled into appearing on an episode of "Bones"... because David Duchovny.Kathy Reichs is a Professor of Forensic Anthropology and a practicing Forensic Anthropologist who helps to solve crimes and to identify remains after mass killings and disasters. She is also the author of the wildly popular Temperance Brennan novels, which are based on her own work. Kathy also produces and writes for the series "Bones," based on her novels. No one's ever actually called her "Bones," but it seems to have worked out for the show which has run for 12 seasons.Like Kathy Reichs' profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife
Kathy Reichs: She Couldnt Even Dissect a Frog NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-11-23 | Kathy Reichs couldn't dissect a frog in high school, but her favorite "Bones" episode is "gross and disgusting."Kathy Reichs is a Professor of Forensic Anthropology and a practicing Forensic Anthropologist who helps to solve crimes and to identify remains after mass killings and disasters. She is also the author of the wildly popular Temperance Brennan novels, which are based on her own work. Kathy also produces and writes for the series "Bones," based on her novels. No one's ever actually called her "Bones," but it seems to have worked out for the show which has run for 12 seasons.Like Kathy Reichs' profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife
Kathy Reichs: Digging up Bones NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-11-17 | Kathy Reichs goes from solving mysteries as a forensic anthropologist to creating mysteries in her Temperance Brennan novels and the TV series "Bones."Kathy Reichs is a Professor of Forensic Anthropology and a practicing Forensic Anthropologist who helps to solve crimes and to identify remains after mass killings and disasters. She is also the author of the wildly popular Temperance Brennan novels, which are based on her own work. Kathy also produces and writes for the series "Bones," based on her novels. No one's ever actually called her "Bones," but it seems to have worked out for the show which has run for 12 seasons.Like Kathy Reichs' profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife
Dame Stephanie Shirley: Kindertransport NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-10-26 | After the rise of Hitler, Dame Stephanie Shirley is one of 10,000 Jewish children sent from Germany and Austria to live safe new lives in the U.K.In 1962, Dame Stephanie Shirley founded Freelance Programmers, a software firm with innovative products and all female employees. She created so many revolutions that Queen Elizabeth was left with no choice but to make her a "Dame" (Britain's female equivalent of a knight). In her so-called "retirement," Dame Stephanie has become one of the world's leading philanthropists, with a special emphasis on autism research. Like Dame Stephanie Shirley's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife
Dame Stephanie Shirley: Great Dame NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-10-19 | Dame Stephanie Shirley hobnobs with the Queen, but still insists that you call her "Steve."In 1962, Dame Stephanie Shirley founded Freelance Programmers, a software firm with innovative products and all female employees. She created so many revolutions that Queen Elizabeth was left with no choice but to make her a "Dame" (Britain's female equivalent of a knight). In her so-called "retirement," Dame Stephanie has become one of the world's leading philanthropists, with a special emphasis on autism research. Like Dame Stephanie Shirley's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife
Dame Stephanie Shirley - Our Womens Company NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-10-12 | Dame Stephanie Shirley breaks through about a million glass ceilings with her digital innovations and her all-female company.In 1962, Dame Stephanie Shirley founded Freelance Programmers, a software firm with innovative products and all female employees. She created so many revolutions that Queen Elizabeth was left with no choice but to make her a "Dame" (Britain's female equivalent of a knight). In her so-called "retirement," Dame Stephanie has become one of the world's leading philanthropists, with a special emphasis on autism research. Like Dame Stephanie Shirley's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife
Cheri Blauwet: Having a Disability Makes Me a Better Doctor NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-10-06 | Knowing from first-hand experience that everyone is "only temporarily able-bodied" helps Cheri Blauwet connect with her patients.Cheri Blauwet is an elite athlete who has won numerous medals at the Paralympics and has won the New York, Boston and Los Angeles marathons multiple times. Cheri is also a Medical Doctor who practices sports medicine in Boston, teaches at Harvard Medical School and promotes disability rights around the world.Like Cheri Blauwet's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife
Cheri Blauwet: Im the Doctor, Not the Patient NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-09-22 | Because she wasn't already accomplished enough, gold medalist Cheri Blauwet becomes a doctor and opens more eyes around the idea of "disability."Cheri Blauwet is an elite athlete who has won numerous medals at the Paralympics and has won the New York, Boston and Los Angeles marathons multiple times. Cheri is also a Medical Doctor who practices sports medicine in Boston, teaches at Harvard Medical School and promotes disability rights around the world.Like Cheri Blauwet's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife
Cheri Blauwet: I Brought Home the Gold... in a Wheelchair NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-09-15 | Cheri Blauwet at first just wants to play her clarinet, but gets talked into finding her passion.... which eventually turns to gold.Cheri Blauwet is an elite athlete who has won numerous medals at the Paralympics and has won the New York, Boston and Los Angeles marathons multiple times. Cheri is also a Medical Doctor who practices sports medicine in Boston, teaches at Harvard Medical School and promotes disability rights around the world.Like Cheri Blauwet's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife
John Horgan: The Secret Life of Terrorists NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-09-01 | John Horgan collects the stories of former terrorists and finds that their lives as terrorists were boring, stressful and anything but the glamorous mission they'd been promised.John Horgan is a Professor in the Global Studies Institute and Department of Psychology at Georgia State University. He has a PhD in applied psychology and his research focuses on understanding psychological qualities of the pathways into, through and out of terrorism. The goal of this research is to better understand why people become terrorists so that we can potentially prevent more people from becoming terrorists in the first place.Like John Horgan's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife
John Horgan: The Dangers of Hanging Out with Terrorists NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-08-25 | John Horgan interviews an IRA terrorist and wonders if he's made a huge (and perhaps dangerous) mistake in his life choices.John Horgan is a Professor in the Global Studies Institute and Department of Psychology at Georgia State University. He has a PhD in applied psychology and his research focuses on understanding psychological qualities of the pathways into, through and out of terrorism. The goal of this research is to better understand why people become terrorists so that we can potentially prevent more people from becoming terrorists in the first place.Like John Horgan's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife
John Horgan: Theres Always Hope NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-08-23 | John Horgan studies terrorists and finds nuance and complexity where others see only evil.John Horgan is a Professor in the Global Studies Institute and Department of Psychology at Georgia State University. He has a PhD in applied psychology and his research focuses on understanding psychological qualities of the pathways into, through and out of terrorism. The goal of this research is to better understand why people become terrorists so that we can potentially prevent more people from becoming terrorists in the first place.Like John Horgan's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife
Nicole Prause: What Women (Dont) Need NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-07-26 | A bunch of men try to create a kind of "female viagra," but they forget to talk with the ladies about it.Nicole Prause studies Sexual Psychophysiology and got her PhD at Indiana University, Bloomington with joint supervision from The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction. (Yes, her work does involve electrodes.) Nicole is also an expert motorcyclist who knows that you can only find the limits of the bike... by finding the limits of the bike.Like Nicole Prause's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife
Nicole Prause: Great Balls of Fire NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-07-21 | Asking the big questions about sexuality takes guts.When sexual psychophysiologist Nicole Prause isn't in the lab, she takes that same fearlessness on the road as a motorcycle daredevil.Nicole Prause studies Sexual Psychophysiology and got her PhD at Indiana University, Bloomington with joint supervision from The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction. (Yes, her work does involve electrodes.) Nicole is also an expert motorcyclist who knows that you can only find the limits of the bike... by finding the limits of the bike.Like Nicole Prause's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife
Nicole Prause: (You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Do Science) NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-07-19 | Nicole Prause asks questions about human sexuality that scare other scientists. This also has an impact on her dating life.Nicole Prause studies Sexual Psychophysiology and got her PhD at Indiana University, Bloomington with joint supervision from The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction. (Yes, her work does involve electrodes.) Nicole is also an expert motorcyclist who knows that you can only find the limits of the bike... by finding the limits of the bike.Like Nicole Prause's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife
Chris Hadfield: The Universe Surrounds You NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-07-14 | Canadian astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield opened up to us about the deep inner experience of walking in outer space.Chris Hadfield is an engineer, former Royal Canadian Air Force fighter pilot and astronaut. He has commanded the International Space Station and was the first Canadian to walk in space. Back on Earth, Chris is a science educator, sharing his love for space exploration with his massive social media following, the readers of his books and the many audiences he speaks to around the world. Oh... and he also did a zero gravity cover version of "Space Oddity" that David Bowie called the most "poignant" he'd ever heard.Like Chris Hadfield's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife
Chris Hadfield: Deep Questions for a Star Man NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-07-12 | We asked NASA astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield the big questions about life in space, being Canadian, and his trademark mustache.Chris Hadfield is an engineer, former Royal Canadian Air Force fighter pilot and astronaut. He has commanded the International Space Station and was the first Canadian to walk in space. Back on Earth, Chris is a science educator, sharing his love for space exploration with his massive social media following, the readers of his books and the many audiences he speaks to around the world. Oh... and he also did a zero gravity cover version of "Space Oddity" that David Bowie called the most "poignant" he'd ever heard.Like Chris Hadfield's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife
Chris Hadfield: Space Oddity NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-07-06 | While the other astronauts are sleeping, Chris Hadfield makes a music video tribute to David Bowie and comes back to Earth a viral sensation.Chris Hadfield is an engineer, former Royal Canadian Air Force fighter pilot and astronaut. He has commanded the International Space Station and was the first Canadian to walk in space. Back on Earth, Chris is a science educator, sharing his love for space exploration with his massive social media following, the readers of his books and the many audiences he speaks to around the world. Oh... and he also did a zero gravity cover version of "Space Oddity" that David Bowie called the most "poignant" he'd ever heard.Like Chris Hadfield's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife"The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is an Emmy-nominated web video series and site from the makers of the acclaimed science series, PBS's NOVA. Each episode profiles one of today's leading scientists, and shows what happens when the lab coats come off. Secret Life is produced by Seftel Productions, Inc.
Janet Iwasa: Animating HIV NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-06-28 | Why animate HIV? Molecular biologist and animator Janet Iwasa hopes that illustrating the entire life cycle of HIV will push researchers closer to a cure.Janet Iwasa got her PhD in Molecular Biology at the University of California, San Francisco and is now a Research Assistant Professor at the Univeristy of Utah. She's also an award-winning animator and illustrator who brings biological research to life in her amazing animations. Not satisfied to do all the animating herself, Janet has also developed a sreamlined animation application that can be used by other biologists to share their research with the world.Like Janet Iwasa's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife"The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is an Emmy-nominated web video series and site from the makers of the acclaimed science series, PBS's NOVA. Each episode profiles one of today's leading scientists, and shows what happens when the lab coats come off. Secret Life is produced by Seftel Productions, Inc.
Janet Iwasa: Science Goes Hollywood NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-06-23 | How do you make an animated film about proteins as visually interesting as a Lord of the Rings mob?Molecular biologist Janet Iwasa told us how she went to Hollywood, learned the tricks of the trade, and now retools them to make the molecular world jump off the screen in her films.Janet Iwasa got her PhD in Molecular Biology at the University of California, San Francisco and is now a Research Assistant Professor at the Univeristy of Utah. She's also an award-winning animator and illustrator who brings biological research to life in her amazing animations. Not satisfied to do all the animating herself, Janet has also developed a sreamlined animation application that can be used by other biologists to share their research with the world.Like Janet Iwasa's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife"The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is an Emmy-nominated web video series and site from the makers of the acclaimed science series, PBS's NOVA. Each episode profiles one of today's leading scientists, and shows what happens when the lab coats come off. Secret Life is produced by Seftel Productions, Inc.
Janet Iwasa: Biologists with Movies in Their Heads NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-06-21 | Janet Iwasa animates other biologists' ideas and research and creates a beautiful and useful way to communicate about the molecular world.Janet Iwasa got her PhD in Molecular Biology at the University of California, San Francisco and is now a Research Assistant Professor at the Univeristy of Utah. She's also an award-winning animator and illustrator who brings biological research to life in her amazing animations. Not satisfied to do all the animating herself, Janet has also developed a sreamlined animation application that can be used by other biologists to share their research with the world.Like Janet Iwasa's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife"The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is an Emmy-nominated web video series and site from the makers of the acclaimed science series, PBS's NOVA. Each episode profiles one of today's leading scientists, and shows what happens when the lab coats come off. Secret Life is produced by Seftel Productions, Inc.
Danica McKellar: My First Kiss NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-06-14 | Danica McKellar and Winnie Cooper both have their first kiss on the set of "The Wonder Years"... and a nation swoons.Danica McKellar became a child star on the iconic television series, "The Wonder Years." Her famous kiss with onscreen paramour Kevin Arnold showed once and for all what it looks like "when a man loves a woman." Danica continues to act in movies and TV, but now devotes more of her time to writing math textbooks targeted at teenage girls. Her goal? To make math fun. And to help girls feel confident about doing math.Like Danica McKellar's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife"The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is an Emmy-nominated web video series and site from the makers of the acclaimed science series, PBS's NOVA. Each episode profiles one of today's leading scientists, and shows what happens when the lab coats come off. Secret Life is produced by Seftel Productions, Inc.
Danica McKellar: Math Doesnt Suck NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-06-07 | Danica McKellar's first math book flies off the shelves and helps middle-school girls become BFFs with math.Danica McKellar became a child star on the iconic television series, "The Wonder Years." Her famous kiss with onscreen paramour Kevin Arnold showed once and for all what it looks like "when a man loves a woman." Danica continues to act in movies and TV, but now devotes more of her time to writing math textbooks targeted at teenage girls. Her goal? To make math fun. And to help girls feel confident about doing math.Like Danica McKellar's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife"The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is an Emmy-nominated web video series and site from the makers of the acclaimed science series, PBS's NOVA. Each episode profiles one of today's leading scientists, and shows what happens when the lab coats come off. Secret Life is produced by Seftel Productions, Inc.
Danica McKellar: Are You the Girl from The Wonder Years? NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-05-31 | What happens when you're no longer the girl next door from The Wonder Years? Former television heartthrob Danica McKellar told us how math helped her to discover that she is so much more than the child actress who played Winnie Cooper.Like Danica McKellar's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife"The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is an Emmy-nominated web video series and site from the makers of the acclaimed science series, PBS's NOVA. Each episode profiles one of today's leading scientists, and shows what happens when the lab coats come off. Secret Life is produced by Seftel Productions, Inc.
Cynthia Erenas: A Big Change in the World NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-05-17 | Cynthia Erenas dreams big, builds technology, and challenges gender roles at the same time... all while she's still in high school.Cynthia Erenas emigrated from Mexico to Los Angeles when she was 8 years old. Since then, she has learned to speak English, become a genius roboticist, given a TED talk and become one of only ten winners (out of 32,000 entrants) in Dean Kamen's FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotics competition. And oh yeah, she's gonna graduate from high school next month.Like Cynthia Erenas' profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife"The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is an Emmy-nominated web video series and site from the makers of the acclaimed science series, PBS's NOVA. Each episode profiles one of today's leading scientists, and shows what happens when the lab coats come off. Secret Life is produced by Seftel Productions, Inc.
Cynthia Erenas: cynthia.i.am NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-05-12 | Cynthia Erenas connects with will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas and becomes a superstar teen roboticist.Cynthia Erenas emigrated from Mexico to Los Angeles when she was 8 years old. Since then, she has learned to speak English, become a genius roboticist, given a TED talk and become one of only ten winners (out of 32,000 entrants) in Dean Kamen's FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotics competition. And oh yeah, she's gonna graduate from high school next month.Like Cynthia Erenas' profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife"The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is an Emmy-nominated web video series and site from the makers of the acclaimed science series, PBS's NOVA. Each episode profiles one of today's leading scientists, and shows what happens when the lab coats come off. Secret Life is produced by Seftel Productions, Inc.
Cynthia Erenas: 30 Seconds on Building Your First Robot NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-05-10 | We give Cynthia Erenas 30 seconds to offer tips on robot-building and she suggests that you take things apart.Cynthia Erenas emigrated from Mexico to Los Angeles when she was 8 years old. Since then, she has learned to speak English, become a genius roboticist, given a TED talk and become one of only ten winners (out of 32,000 entrants) in Dean Kamen's FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotics competition. And oh yeah, she's gonna graduate from high school next month.Like Cynthia Erenas' profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife"The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is an Emmy-nominated web video series and site from the makers of the acclaimed science series, PBS's NOVA. Each episode profiles one of today's leading scientists, and shows what happens when the lab coats come off. Secret Life is produced by Seftel Productions, Inc.
Bisi Ezerioha: Zen and the Art of Automotive Maintenance NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-05-05 | Bisi Ezerioha drives really, really fast to find his calm peaceful center. Bisi Ezerioha is the CEO and chief engineer of his company Bisimoto Engineering. A chemical engineer by training, he was a pharmaceutical researcher for years before he decided to bring his mad engineering skills to the pursuit of creating ridiculously fast cars. His automotive creations have appeared in numerous films and video games. And oh yeah, he drives really fast... on the track.Like Bisi Ezerioha's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife"The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is an Emmy-nominated web video series and site from the makers of the acclaimed science series, PBS's NOVA. Each episode profiles one of today's leading scientists, and shows what happens when the lab coats come off. Secret Life is produced by Seftel Productions, Inc.
Bisi Ezerioha: Minivan on Top (Gear) NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-05-03 | Bisi Ezerioha gives the keys to his 1029 horsepower mini-van creation to the guys from "Top Gear." And they take if for a ride near a cliff.Bisi Ezerioha is the CEO and chief engineer of his company Bisimoto Engineering. A chemical engineer by training, he was a pharmaceutical researcher for years before he decided to bring his mad engineering skills to the pursuit of creating ridiculously fast cars. His automotive creations have appeared in numerous films and video games. And oh year, he drives really fast... on the track.Like Bisi Ezerioha's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife"The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is an Emmy-nominated web video series and site from the makers of the acclaimed science series, PBS's NOVA. Each episode profiles one of today's leading scientists, and shows what happens when the lab coats come off. Secret Life is produced by Seftel Productions, Inc.
Bisi Ezerioha: The Movies Never Get It Right NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-04-28 | Bisi Ezerioha reveals that even the very coolest car movies typically get the science and technology completely and utterly wrong.Bisi Ezerioha is the CEO and chief engineer of his company Bisimoto Engineering. A chemical engineer by training, he was a pharmaceutical researcher for years before he decided to bring his mad engineering skills to the pursuit of creating ridiculously fast cars. His automotive creations have appeared in numerous films and video games. And oh year, he drives really fast... on the track.Like Bisi Ezerioha's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife"The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is an Emmy-nominated web video series and site from the makers of the acclaimed science series, PBS's NOVA. Each episode profiles one of today's leading scientists, and shows what happens when the lab coats come off. Secret Life is produced by Seftel Productions, Inc.
Bisi Ezerioha: The Fast and the Curious NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-04-26 | Bisi Ezerioha takes things apart as a kid and puts them together as an adult so they'll go VROOM!Bisi Ezerioha is the CEO and chief engineer of his company Bisimoto Engineering. A chemical engineer by training, he was a pharmaceutical researcher for years before he decided to bring his mad engineering skills to the pursuit of creating ridiculously fast cars. His automotive creations have appeared in numerous films and video games. And oh yeah, he drives really fast... on the track.Like Bisi Ezerioha's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife"The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is an Emmy-nominated web video series and site from the makers of the acclaimed science series, PBS's NOVA. Each episode profiles one of today's leading scientists, and shows what happens when the lab coats come off. Secret Life is produced by Seftel Productions, Inc.
Jessica Cail: My Doctorate In Bullwhip NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-04-12 | Jessica Cail describes her favorite onscreen whip-wielding... including her own.Jessica Cail is an Experimental Neuropsychologist who studies the psychopharmacology of addiction and teaches at Pepperdine University. Jessica is also a stuntwoman and circus performer. One of her favorite roles was playing a double-bullwhip wielding villainess on the Nickelodeon series, Supah Ninjas. She's also great on stilts.Like Jessica Cail's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife"The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is an Emmy-nominated web video series and site from the makers of the acclaimed science series, PBS's NOVA. Each episode profiles one of today's leading scientists, and shows what happens when the lab coats come off. Secret Life is produced by Seftel Productions, Inc.
Jessica Cail: Addictions...From Drugs to Stunts NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-04-07 | Jessica Cail studies how addictions are formed and how we can break them. Then she beats people up in TV shows and movies.Jessica Cail is an Experimental Neuropsychologist who studies the psychopharmacology of addiction and teaches at Pepperdine University. Jessica is also a stuntwoman and circus performer. One of her favorite roles was playing a double-bullwhip wielding villainess on the Nickelodeon series, Supah Ninjas. She's also great on stilts.Like Jessica Cail's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife"The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is an Emmy-nominated web video series and site from the makers of the acclaimed science series, PBS's NOVA. Each episode profiles one of today's leading scientists, and shows what happens when the lab coats come off. Secret Life is produced by Seftel Productions, Inc.
Jessica Cail: 30 Seconds on the Science of Addiction NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-04-05 | Jessica Cail does a good job describing the science of addiction, but takes too long to do it.Jessica Cail is an Experimental Neuropsychologist who studies the psychopharmacology of addiction and teaches at Pepperdine University. Jessica is also a stuntwoman and circus performer. One of her favorite roles was playing a double-bullwhip wielding villainess on the Nickelodeon series, Supah Ninjas. She's also great on stilts.Like Jessica Cail's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife"The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is an Emmy-nominated web video series and site from the makers of the acclaimed science series, PBS's NOVA. Each episode profiles one of today's leading scientists, and shows what happens when the lab coats come off. Secret Life is produced by Seftel Productions, Inc.
Chris McKinlay: The Two Ends of BuzzFeed NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-03-29 | After his adventures in dating, Chris McKinlay finds that BuzzFeed is deeply conflicted about him.Chris McKinlay is a Data Scientist who got his doctorate from UCLA in Applied Mathematics. He first got turned onto the idea of applying mathematics during his time as a member of an offshoot of the MIT blackjack team. He later applied mathematics by hacking into the OkCupid dating website and eventually going on dates with 88 women. It took awhile, but the 88th woman was the one Chris had been hoping to find all along.Like Chris McKinlay's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife"The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is an Emmy-nominated web video series and site from the makers of the acclaimed science series, PBS's NOVA. Each episode profiles one of today's leading scientists, and shows what happens when the lab coats come off. Secret Life is produced by Seftel Productions, Inc.
Chris McKinlay: The Best Dating Website? NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-03-24 | Chris McKinlay assesses the various dating websites and shares the best possible advice of all for finding love - “be real.”Chris McKinlay is a Data Scientist who got his doctorate from UCLA in Applied Mathematics. He first got turned onto the idea of applying mathematics during his time as a member of an offshoot of the MIT blackjack team. He later applied mathematics by hacking into the OkCupid dating website and eventually going on dates with 88 women. It took awhile, but the 88th woman was the one Chris had been hoping to find all along.Like Chris McKinlay's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife"The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is an Emmy-nominated web video series and site from the makers of the acclaimed science series, PBS's NOVA. Each episode profiles one of today's leading scientists, and shows what happens when the lab coats come off. Secret Life is produced by Seftel Productions, Inc.
Chris McKinlay - I Hacked OkCupid NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2016-03-22 | Chris McKinlay uses the power of super-computing - and his own brain - to "trend globally" on a dating website. Then he finds true love.Chris McKinlay is a Data Scientist who got his doctorate from UCLA in Applied Mathematics. He first got turned onto the idea of applying mathematics during his time as a member of an offshoot of the MIT blackjack team. He later applied mathematics by hacking into the OkCupid dating website and eventually going on dates with 88 women. It took awhile, but the 88th woman was the one Chris had been hoping to find all along.Like Chris McKinlay's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife"The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is an Emmy-nominated web video series and site from the makers of the acclaimed science series, PBS's NOVA. Each episode profiles one of today's leading scientists, and shows what happens when the lab coats come off. Secret Life is produced by Seftel Productions, Inc.
Eva Vertes: Monkeys with Ebola NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2014-10-16 | Eva Vertes reads a book as a nine-year-old and begins a lifelong fascination with medicine.Eva is a cancer researcher who is currently getting her M.D. at the University of Florida.Like Eva Vertes' profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife"The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is an Emmy-nominated web video series and site from the makers of the acclaimed science series, PBS's NOVA. Each episode profiles one of today's leading scientists, and shows what happens when the lab coats come off. Secret Life is produced by Seftel Productions, Inc.
10 Questions for Alan NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2014-09-11 | We ask Alan Sage 10 questions and he tells us that Leonard Cohen makes him "morbidly depressed."Alan Sage was a finalist in Intel’s Science Talent Search and is currently studying Biology as an undergraduate at Yale University.Like Alan's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife"The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is an Emmy-nominated web video series and site from the makers of the acclaimed science series, PBS's NOVA. Each episode profiles one of today's leading scientists, and shows what happens when the lab coats come off. Secret Life is produced by Seftel Productions, Inc.
10 Final Questions for Mayim Bialik NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2014-09-11 | We ask Mayim Bialik 10 final questions.Mayim Bialik is an Emmy-nominated actress best known for her roles in the series "Blossom" and "The Big Bang Theory." So in her case, her science is actually her secret life. Mayim is the proud possessor of a doctorate in Neuroscience from UCLA and continues to develop curricula and teach young children about science.Like Mayim's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife"The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is an Emmy-nominated web video series and site from the makers of the acclaimed science series, PBS's NOVA. Each episode profiles one of today's leading scientists, and shows what happens when the lab coats come off. Secret Life is produced by Seftel Productions, Inc.
10 Questions for Robert Lynch NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2014-09-11 | We ask Robert Lynch 10 questions and he shows us how hard it is to fake-laugh.Robert Lynch is currently completing his doctorate in Evolutionary Biology at Rutgers University. One of his main areas of study is the evolutionary utility of laughter, i.e. why laughter is so important to the human species. Robert doesn't just talk and write about laughter; he also creates it as a stand-up comedian in New York City comedy clubs.Like Robert's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife"The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is an Emmy-nominated web video series and site from the makers of the acclaimed science series, PBS's NOVA. Each episode profiles one of today's leading scientists, and shows what happens when the lab coats come off. Secret Life is produced by Seftel Productions, Inc.
Michelle Thaller: Dancing With The Stars NOVAs Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers 2014-09-11 | Michelle Thaller finds dance partners across time and space.Michelle Thaller finds dance partners across time and space. Michelle Thaller is an astronomer at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. She loves to study binary stars and the life cycles of the stars. In her off-hours, Michelle often puts on about 30 lbs of Elizabethan garb and performs intricate Renaissance dances.Like Michelle's profile? Visit "The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" online and on Facebook.Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlifeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/novasecretlife"The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers" is an Emmy-nominated web video series and site from the makers of the acclaimed science series, PBS's NOVA. Each episode profiles one of today's leading scientists, and shows what happens when the lab coats come off. Secret Life is produced by Seftel Productions, Inc.
