Description: The National Science Foundation presents discussions of today's most exciting research subjects, by distinguished scientists and engineers working at the frontiers of knowledge.
A Celebration of the International Polar Year, Part 1 In this National Science Foundation video, James White, chair of the Polar Research Board, joins a distinguished panel to discuss the International Polar Year celebration.
A Celebration of the International Polar Year, Part 2 In this National Science Foundation video, distinguished professors from universities across the nation discuss the celebration of the International Polar Year.
A Celebration of the International Polar Year, Part 3 In this National Science Foundation video, James White, chair of the Polar Research Board, joins a distinguished panel to discuss the International Polar Year celebration.
Beyond the Biography of Jane Goodall / Amazing Polymers and Plastics Dale Peterson, author of “Jane Goodall: The Woman Who Redefined Man,” takes a look into the life of Goodall and how she revolutionized the study of primates. Also, Andy Lovinger, director of the polymers program at the National Science Foundation, unearths the mystery behind polymers and plastics in our lives.
Bridges to the Future, Part III: Standing Strong Linda Figg, President and CEO of Figg Engineering Group, leads a distinguished panel in a discussion of how state-of-the-art technology may fix America’s failing infrastructure.
Dark Energy, or Worse: Was Einstein Wrong? How has Einstein’s theory of general relativity led to modern speculations about dark matter and dark energy in the universe?
Imagine It! Discover the innovations of the future through Imagine It! --- a program that gathered students from around to participate in an innovation tournament using post-its. You’ll be surprised to see the dynamic results from this workshop of creativity.
Megatrends at the Start of the 21st Century Chemical engineering expert Dr. Nance Dicciani talks about new trends and technology that can help meet global needs in energy, the environment and health. She addresses the government’s pivotal role in setting standards and spurring research.
Physics in Trouble: Why the Public Should Care Theoretical physicist Lee Smolin, a researcher at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, claims that recent failures in physics have sabotaged the field’s future direction and funding.
Shining Light on Pancreatic Cancer Pancreatic cancer killed 33,000 Americans last year, many of them unaware of the disease until its later stages. See how scientists using light-scattering techniques have discovered a critical marker that could help detect this deadly disease sooner.
Space, Success, and a More Scientifically Literate Society Science is often hard to understand, but former astronaut Mae Jemison and deputy director of the National Science Foundation, Kathie Olsen, discuss the importance of science literacy in society.
The "Mozart of Math" Meet “the Mozart of Math” Terrance Tao in this video from the National Science Foundation.
The Digital Evolution and International Competitiveness Intel Chairman Craig Barrett discusses technologies on the horizon, the future of global competitiveness and the need for investment in basic research and education.
