| John Hennessy, Professor of Computer Science, discusses the relationship of Stanford and the Silicon Valley; also his work in computer architecture and challenges facing the School of Engineering. 08DR/CL SCA 30 min. |
| Elisabeth Pate-Cornell, Professor of Industrial Engineering, addresses risk analysis of large structures and systems, such as the space shuttle, operating rooms and off shore oilrigs. 08DR/CL SCA 30 min. |
| Deborah Gordon, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, and an expert on the behavior of ants and ant colonies, offers her fascinating insights into what ants know and how they know it. Produced by the Stanford University Channel. 08DR/CL SCA 30 min. |
| Martin Perl, awarded the 1995 Nobel Prize in Physics, discusses his research, particularly the discovery of the Tau Lepton, which led to the Nobel Prize. 08DR/CL SCA 30 min. |
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"Recommended. The physics discussed is accurate; also
viewers can benefit from Osheroff's discussion of the scientific approach to
the study of nature." -Science, Books & Films Douglas Osheroff, 1996 Nobel Prize winner in Physics, talks about his work with super-fluidity in helium, how he learned he was a prizewinner and how winning the Nobel Prize has changed his life. 08DR/CL SCA 30 min. |