ENGINEERING.com: Recent Video

Human Pattern Recognition and Perception

The Engineer — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:35:18 GMT

Is red a distinct color? Does it exist in the objective world? Or do certain light frequencies cause memory recall when they interact with your visual cortex? Todd Sierer chats with Jeff Lieberman, who famously combines engineering and art at the MIT media lab.

Engineers on Endorphins

The Engineer — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 09:58:15 GMT

The major challenges our society faces offer thrilling breakthroughs for engineers. Ray Johnson, CTO of Lockheed Martin states that incremental inventions aren’t the only way forward. In speaking with Todd Sierer, Ray says we should expect to see breakthroughs in sustainable energy, clean drinking water and manufacturing.

The Science in Science Fiction

The Engineer — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:46:02 GMT

Helium 3 is a perfect fuel for fusion reactors, according to author and engineer Homer Hickam. In this interview with Dan Hedges, Homer talks about the science behind his new book, Crater about mining Helium 3 on the moon.

Bill Nye Asks “Are We Alone in the Universe?”

The Engineer — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:02:22 GMT

Bill Nye talks to our very own Dan Hedges about the future and importance of space exploration. He cites the 10,000 significant asteroids in Earth’s orbit and the importance of being able to alter their trajectory to avoid impact or mine them for precious minerals.

Mythbusters Explore the Edge of Knowledge

The Engineer — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:56:24 GMT

Adam and Jamie explain that any investigation takes you to a question that nobody knows the answer to. And that “Failure is always an option”. Hmm. Don’t think they‘ve met our boss.

Who’s Better? Engineers or Scientists?

The Engineer — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:13:26 GMT

Elon Musk on who’s better – an engineer or a scientist? And why it’s easy to start a company if you are an engineer.

Dr. Q and the Opportunity Gap

The Engineer — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:08:31 GMT

Dr. Q tells an inspiring story of how he applied technology and knowledge to change an important life.

Newb in Space. First Hand with Richard Garriott

The Engineer — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 10:36:16 GMT

In 510 seconds a Soyuz rocket burns all its fuel and the engines turn off. Suddenly all is quiet. As a new space traveler, Richard Garriott’s first thought was “We aren’t very high. Hope we don’t fall back to earth”. Watch this fascinating conversation with Dan and Todd.

The Mythbusters Aren’t Hiring

The Engineer — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:07:22 GMT

Todd and Dan talk to the Mythbusters, Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, about how to deal with a situation when you have no direct experience. They have some ideas about what engineers can learn from arts grads and build a case for multidisciplinary teamwork.

Exploring the oceans with Dr. David Gallo

jon — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:36:21 GMT

Dr. David Gallo of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution has personally travelled 3 miles below the surface. He describes some of the incredible sights in the depths of the oceans from biological marvels to shipwrecks including Titanic.

Ken Denmead on Geek Dad Projects

The Engineer — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 11:38:06 GMT

Author and Geek Dad Ken Denmead talks to Dan Hedges about fun engineering projects you can tackle with your kids.

Dr. Ray Johnson's Outlook on Engineering

The Engineer — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:35:33 GMT

Todd interviews Dr. Ray Johnson to find out his outlook on the future of engineering, and the reason why Lockheed Martin sponsors the USA Science & Engineering Festival.

Mayim Bialik from Big Bang Theory on Calculators for Kids

The Engineer — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:23:28 GMT

Amy Farrah Fowler on TV (PhD in neuroscience in real life), Mayim talks to Todd about how the right technology tools can inspire kids to pursue a technical education. Note that she is a spokesperson for Texas Instruments and mentions one of their products in her examples.

Art Benjamin is a "Mathemagician"

The Engineer — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 10:37:56 GMT

Art Benjamin demonstrates how he calculates huge sums faster than a calculator.

Engineer Turned Best Selling Author

The Engineer — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:34:06 GMT

How many engineers have been portrayed by Jake Gyllenhaal in the screen version of their life story? Homer Hickam talks about his new book with our very own Dan Hedges.

Emotion in engineering with Jeff Lieberman

jon — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 09:48:41 GMT

The MIT media lab has been described as a "mecca of media and design. Jeff describes to Todd how the freedom to span multiple disciplines allows engineers to create unique solutions that combine artistry with technology. Not your typical engineering video.

The Amazing Dr. Q.

The Engineer — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 09:53:32 GMT

Dr. Q. literally hopped the fence at the Mexico border to become a 19 year old illegal immigrant. Dr. Q rose from those humble beginnings to Harvard Medical School and then to become the chief neurosurgeon at Johns Hopkins University. His story is quite an inspiration.

Interview with Big Bang Theory's Mayim Bialik

The Engineer — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:16:06 GMT

Todd talks to Mayim Bialik about how she became a PhD in Neuroscience and Amy Farrah Fowler on the Big Bang Theory.

Space X Heralds New Era of Travel

The Engineer — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 09:44:56 GMT

Elon Musk, founder of Space X, talks with ENGINEERING.com’s Todd Sierer about the company’s plans for space travel. Space X launched the first commercial space flight to the International Space Station at the end of May 2012. This conversation provides great context for this historic event, including Space X’s long term plans for a colony on Mars.

Definition of "Geek"

The Engineer — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:11:16 GMT

Our interview with Ken Denmead A.K.A. "GeekDad", about his favorite parts of the USA Science & Engineering Festival, and what being a "geek" means to him.