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Pattie Maes and SixthSense

May 24, 2010 | Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Science, Technology | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen |

TED Presentation of SixthSense by Pattie Maes. Creative Commons license. P. Mistry, P. Maes. SixthSense – A Wearable Gestural Interface. SIGGRAPH Asia 2009, Sketch. Yokohama, Japan. 2009

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Dr. Afsaneh Rabiei of NCSU invents stronger metal foam

February 1, 2010 | Construction, Engineering, Iran, Science, Technology, United States | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen |

New research by Dr. Afsaneh Rabiei of North Carolina State University, has revealed the strongest metal foam ever. It can compress up to 80% of its original size under loading and still retain its original shape. Read more about Rabiei’s program here. View the video.

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Diane Broad discusses sustainable energy

June 9, 2009 | Engineering, Science, Technology, United States | Comments (0) | by KenWestfall |

In this interview with Diane Broad, Senior Consultant with Ecofys US, she talks about her work with sustainable energy sources and her work integrating them into the power grid, her path to her current position, friends and mentors’ influences on her life, and even a little about her passions.
Filmed and edited by Ken Westfall.
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Dr Manuela Veloso builds robots to play soccer

April 24, 2009 | Engineering, Portugual, Robotics, Technology | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen |

Dr. Manuela Veloso of Carnegie Mellon University explains the concepts behind one of her RoboCup team entries. See more videos about Veoso’s work in Robotics.

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Hong Liu converts sewage into hydrogen fuel

October 13, 2008 | China, Engineering, Science, Technology | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen |

OSU researcher Hong Liu converts sewage into hydrogen gas in preparation for auto fuel. Audio interview available at OPB.org. Hydrogen Fuel From Sewage Demonstrated In OSU Lab, by Tom Banse, Olympia, WA October 12, 2008.

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Dr. Toni Doolen makes a contribution at Oregon State University

June 11, 2008 | Engineering, Technology | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen |

Oregon State University’s Assistant Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Dr. Toni Doolen, discusses her dedication to quality higher education and gender biases in the Engineering field. 9:54. © Women Role Models 2008. Recorded and edited by Amanda Rickenbach.

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WITI’s Hall of Fame has 60+ video interviews

June 10, 2008 | Afganistan, Canada, Engineering, India, Latin America, Philippines, Russia, Scotland, Technology | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen |

Women in Technology International (WITI) is a global network of smart, talented women and a market reach exceeding 2 million. Membership provides connections, resources, opportunities and a supportive environment of women committed to helping each other. Their Hall of Fame page has 60+ video interviews.

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Sophie Vandebroek, Chief Technology Officer, Xerox Corporation

May 19, 2008 | Engineering, Technology | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen |

Three or more women take the top positions at Xerox and turn up profits. Vandebroek talks about technology leadership practices. Presented by Princeton in 2007.

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Futuris: Women in the world of science

May 13, 2008 | Engineering, Science, Technology | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen |

In Futuris today: astrophysics, robotics and nano-technology, all cutting-edge science in Europe…. and in the hands of women. Read more resources about gender and technology at the European Commission’s Women in Industrial Research (WIR) site.

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