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Adam Ruben, molecular biologist, gets to use science to help save lives. One day, he hopes his work will lead to a vaccine for malaria, a deadly disease affecting many parts of the world.
Cool Jobs in Science: Adam Ruben Adam Ruben, molecular biologist, gets to use science to help save lives. One day, he hopes his work will lead to a vaccine for malaria, a deadly disease affecting many parts of the world. Head Rush 01:00 October 06, 2010 2884 -
Meet Adam Savage. One part of the dynamic duo from Mythbusters, Adam explains what he loves most about his job and what gives him a head rush.
Cool Jobs in Science: Adam Savage Meet Adam Savage. One part of the dynamic duo from Mythbusters, Adam explains what he loves most about his job and what gives him a head rush. Head Rush 01:00 October 27, 2010 1215 -
Do you want to be an engineer, an architect, or even an astronaut? Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education, talks about getting every kid in the U.S. a great education in math and science, and how it leads to some really cool jobs!
Cool Jobs in Science: Arne Duncan Do you want to be an engineer, an architect, or even an astronaut? Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education, talks about getting every kid in the U.S. a great education in math and science, and how it leads to some really cool jobs! Head Rush 01:00 September 09, 2010 3332 -
Did you know humans have 10 times more bacterial cells -- in and on us -- than human cells? Get the scoop from Bonnie Bassler, professor of molecular biology at Princeton University.
Cool Jobs in Science: Bonnie Bassler Did you know humans have 10 times more bacterial cells -- in and on us -- than human cells? Get the scoop from Bonnie Bassler, professor of molecular biology at Princeton University. Head Rush 01:00 October 06, 2010 870 -
Chris Hardwick explains why being a nerd is cool: he was a high-school math and chess geek, and now he's a stand-up comedian, writer, TV host, blogger, and all-around weird and wacky experimenter.
Cool Jobs in Science: Chris Hardwick Chris Hardwick explains why being a nerd is cool: he was a high-school math and chess geek, and now he's a stand-up comedian, writer, TV host, blogger, and all-around weird and wacky experimenter. Head Rush 01:00 October 06, 2010 2758 -
Danny Forster teaches architecture and designs buildings, using math and science to come up with elegant solutions to the structural, material, and environmental challenges of architectural design and engineering.
Cool Jobs in Science: Danny Forster Danny Forster teaches architecture and designs buildings, using math and science to come up with elegant solutions to the structural, material, and environmental challenges of architectural design and engineering. Head Rush 01:00 October 06, 2010 1903 -
Divven Browne, Green Home Remodeler, uses math and science every day to help make home building more efficient, and cut down on the 50% of landfill waste that comes from construction industries.
Cool Jobs in Science: Divven Brown Divven Browne, Green Home Remodeler, uses math and science every day to help make home building more efficient, and cut down on the 50% of landfill waste that comes from construction industries. Head Rush 01:00 October 06, 2010 1235 -
Find out about how Dr. Jan Garavaglia, best known as Discovery Health's Dr. G: Medical Examiner, uses science to solve crimes.
Cool Jobs in Science: Dr. G Find out about how Dr. Jan Garavaglia, best known as Discovery Health's Dr. G: Medical Examiner, uses science to solve crimes. Head Rush 01:00 August 30, 2010 2109 -
What happens when you open up an atom and take out the subatomic particles? Dwight Williams, nuclear physicist, talks about the amazing things you can do once you understand the science of atoms.
Cool Jobs in Science: Dwight Williams What happens when you open up an atom and take out the subatomic particles? Dwight Williams, nuclear physicist, talks about the amazing things you can do once you understand the science of atoms. Head Rush 01:00 October 06, 2010 1298 -
Heather Dohan, Wind Scientist, gets to spend her days working with wind turbines that are 45 feet taller than the Statue of Liberty, have blades as broad a a 747 wingspan, and weigh as much as a herd of 45 elephants!
Cool Jobs in Science: Heather Dohan Heather Dohan, Wind Scientist, gets to spend her days working with wind turbines that are 45 feet taller than the Statue of Liberty, have blades as broad a a 747 wingspan, and weigh as much as a herd of 45 elephants! Head Rush 01:00 October 06, 2010 1810 -
The other half of Mythbusters, Jamie Hyneman, didn't even like math or science when he was in school. Find out what he thinks about it now!
Cool Jobs in Science: Jamie Hyneman The other half of Mythbusters, Jamie Hyneman, didn't even like math or science when he was in school. Find out what he thinks about it now! Head Rush 01:00 October 27, 2010 503 -
Jesse Mathews, music producer and composer, riffs on how music is living math: the world is always vibrating, and vibration is music. Perfecting that vibration is sonics - the science of music.
Cool Jobs in Science: Jesse Mathews Jesse Mathews, music producer and composer, riffs on how music is living math: the world is always vibrating, and vibration is music. Perfecting that vibration is sonics - the science of music. Head Rush 01:00 October 06, 2010 496 -
What if your job included talking with the president about deep space exploration -- while riding in the Marine One helicopter? Meet Dr. John Holdren, rocket scientist, physicist, and Science Advisor to President Obama.
Cool Jobs in Science: John Holdren What if your job included talking with the president about deep space exploration -- while riding in the Marine One helicopter? Meet Dr. John Holdren, rocket scientist, physicist, and Science Advisor to President Obama. Head Rush 01:00 September 09, 2010 2246 -
What exactly is broadband, and why is it the key to making the U.S. the world leader in communications technology? And what kind of cool jobs can a kid who's into gadgets and technology aspire to? Get the answers from Julius Genachowski, chairman ...
Cool Jobs in Science: Julius Genachowski What exactly is broadband, and why is it the key to making the U.S. the world leader in communications technology? And what kind of cool jobs can a kid who's into gadgets and technology aspire to? Get the answers from Julius Genachowski, chairman ... Head Rush 01:00 September 09, 2010 6532 -
Ken MacNeil is the host of Bugging Out and the largest provider of exotic bugs in the United States. He is surrounded by 10,000 bugs every day. That's a lot of creepy friends!
Cool Jobs in Science: Ken MacNeil Ken MacNeil is the host of Bugging Out and the largest provider of exotic bugs in the United States. He is surrounded by 10,000 bugs every day. That's a lot of creepy friends! Head Rush 01:00 October 27, 2010 1718 -
Lara Andre is a Documentary Editor for the Discovery Channel. After video is shot, she's the person who puts it all together with cool sound effects and more to tell the story. Her job is also cool because she gets to travel all over the world!
Cool Jobs in Science: Lara Andre Lara Andre is a Documentary Editor for the Discovery Channel. After video is shot, she's the person who puts it all together with cool sound effects and more to tell the story. Her job is also cool because she gets to travel all over the world! Head Rush 01:00 October 27, 2010 539 -
Mark Jannot, Editor in Chief of Popular Science and Science Illustrated magazines, has combined journalism and a love of science to forge an amazing career.
Cool Jobs in Science: Mark Jannot Mark Jannot, Editor in Chief of Popular Science and Science Illustrated magazines, has combined journalism and a love of science to forge an amazing career. Head Rush 01:00 October 06, 2010 338 -
How do math, drafting, and skateboarding intersect? Find out how Matt Lundin uses geometry and trigonometry to design skate parks -- and make a living doing what he loves!
Cool Jobs in Science: Matt Lundin How do math, drafting, and skateboarding intersect? Find out how Matt Lundin uses geometry and trigonometry to design skate parks -- and make a living doing what he loves! Head Rush 01:00 October 06, 2010 730 -
Geoffrey and Steve, the Meteorite Men, use astronomy, algebra, geometry, geology, and physics to do their jobs: running around the globe finding rocks that have fallen from outer space!
Cool Jobs in Science: Meteorite Men Geoffrey and Steve, the Meteorite Men, use astronomy, algebra, geometry, geology, and physics to do their jobs: running around the globe finding rocks that have fallen from outer space! Head Rush 01:00 October 06, 2010 1359 -
Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku gets to use science to design time machines, light sabers, space elevators, and more. Find out how he got this awesome job!
Cool Jobs in Science: Michio Kaku Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku gets to use science to design time machines, light sabers, space elevators, and more. Find out how he got this awesome job! Head Rush 01:00 August 30, 2010 3109 -
Mike Rowe might have the dirtiest job in the world! As the host of Dirty Jobs, he travels all over to see how everyday people perform dirty, but necessary, work. Find out how science plays a part in getting dirty!
Cool Jobs in Science: Mike Rowe Mike Rowe might have the dirtiest job in the world! As the host of Dirty Jobs, he travels all over to see how everyday people perform dirty, but necessary, work. Find out how science plays a part in getting dirty! Head Rush 01:00 October 27, 2010 1750 -
With an astronomer father and an artist mother, Nick Sagan certainly has the pedigree for great science fiction writing.
Cool Jobs in Science: Nick Sagan With an astronomer father and an artist mother, Nick Sagan certainly has the pedigree for great science fiction writing. Head Rush 01:00 August 30, 2010 2751 -
When movie plots rely on science, who makes sure they're scientifically accurate? Phil Plait, an astronomer, blogger, and writer, gets to make sure that even the movies keep it real.
Cool Jobs in Science: Phil Plait When movie plots rely on science, who makes sure they're scientifically accurate? Phil Plait, an astronomer, blogger, and writer, gets to make sure that even the movies keep it real. Head Rush 01:00 October 06, 2010 746 -
Reed Timmer, Storm Chaser, talks about how his mom instilled an early love of science and meteorology -- and now he gets to drive right into the face of tornadoes for a living!
Cool Jobs in Science: Reed Timmer Reed Timmer, Storm Chaser, talks about how his mom instilled an early love of science and meteorology -- and now he gets to drive right into the face of tornadoes for a living! Head Rush 01:00 October 06, 2010 1107 -
Sean Casey is a Storm Chaser! He is currently filming an IMAX movie all about massive tornadoes. Check out his cool equipment and find out what made him become a storm chaser.
Cool Jobs in Science: Sean Casey Sean Casey is a Storm Chaser! He is currently filming an IMAX movie all about massive tornadoes. Check out his cool equipment and find out what made him become a storm chaser. Head Rush 01:00 October 27, 2010 1124 -
Shannon Shaffer, an executive chef, practices the exciting new science of molecular gastronomy to create the foods of the future.
Cool Jobs in Science: Shannon Shaffer Shannon Shaffer, an executive chef, practices the exciting new science of molecular gastronomy to create the foods of the future. Head Rush 01:00 October 06, 2010 357 -
What does math and science have to do with skateboarding? Professional skateboarder Tony Hawk explains how he uses these subjects every day.
Cool Jobs in Science: Tony Hawk What does math and science have to do with skateboarding? Professional skateboarder Tony Hawk explains how he uses these subjects every day. Head Rush 01:00 October 27, 2010 1503 -
Think being a video game producer is all fun and games? Well, it is, but there's a lot of science, too!
Cool Jobs in Science: Video Game Producer Think being a video game producer is all fun and games? Well, it is, but there's a lot of science, too! Head Rush 01:00 August 30, 2010 2407
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- Head Rush Cool Jobs in Science
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