5 of 31 programs from the Interchange Series that offer in-depth interviews with experts focusing on their areas of study. Produced by the Stanford University Channel. Programs available on 5 individual DVDs, Digital Streaming Files or Videos; also in a 5-Disc Set. (Complete Series available on 31 individual DVDs, Digital Streaming Files or Videos; also in a 31-Disc Set.) Other focus areas in the series include: Computer Science; English; Health & Medicine; History; Law; Psychology; Science - Environment; U.S. & World Issues; Women's Studies. For pricing call in US: 800.876.2447/Intl. 603.434.9262 or e-mail
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Engineering and Computer Science
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. 2010DR/CL SCA 30 min. Click for more
Industrial Engineering
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. 2010DR/CL SCA 30 min. Click for more
Ants and Their Behavior
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. 2010DR/CL SCA 30 min. Click for more
Research and Discovery
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. 2010DR/CL SCA 30 min. Click for more
Super-Fluidity in Helium
"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 Click for more
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