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Head Rush: 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!
Added: Oct 6, 2010
Views: 730 Views
Runtime: 01:00
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