Video: Collections: Secret Life of Scientists
Scientists are just like everyone else -they’ve got secrets. So who knows what happens when the lab coats come off? Actually, we do. And now you can too. In this series of short, web-exclusive videos, you’ll meet intriguing scientists and engineers, and learn about their surprising lives outside the proverbial lab.
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NOVA | The Secret Life of Scientists: Alan Sage | PBS
Alan Sage is only in his first year as an undergraduate, but he's already doing some exceptional biology research. And oh yeah, he's also a rapper. 01:51
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Secret Life of Scientists | Katharine Hayhoe: Climate Scientist | PBS
Katharine Hayhoe is a Research Associate Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas Tech University. In addition to doing cutting-edge research on climate change, Katharine is also a "climate change... 08:07
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Secret Life of Scientists | Emily Whiting: Architectural Engineer | PBS
Currently working toward her Ph.D. at MIT, Emily Whiting explores the intersection of architecture, structural engineering, and computer graphics. Using her studies of very old buildings, Emily... 07:17
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Secret Life of Scientists | Alan Sage: Vegetarian Scientist | PBS
A recent finalist in Intel's Science Talent Search, Alan Sage recently began his first year as an undergraduate at Yale. Alan's research into how the "root memory" of plants may have an impact on... 07:37
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Secret Life of Scientists | Dave Sulzer: Neuroscientist | PBS
Secret: Elephant Band Leader 07:30
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Secret Life of Scientists | Shaundra Daily: Education Engineer | PBS
Shaundra Daily is a computer scientist and engineer, who earned her Ph.D. at MIT's Media Lab. She designs technologies to help adults and children reflect on their beliefs, values, and attitudes. A... 06:34
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The Secret Life of Scientists: Shaundra Daily | PBS
Shaundra Daily designs computer software that teaches children how to learn and how to learn about themselves. She's also an absolutely stellar jazz and hip-hop dancer. 01:43
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Secret Life of Scientists | Steffie Tomson: Synesthesia Researcher | PBS
Secret: Synesthete 07:20
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NOVA | The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers | Steffie Tomson | PBS
Neuroscientist Steffie Tomson doesn't just study bizarre phenomena of synesthesia, she's a synesthete herself. 01:54
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NOVA | The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers: Judy Lee | PBS
Judy Lee designs and engineers all kinds of consumer products. When she's done with her day job, she hosts an award-winning TV show, Design Squad. Science & Technology 01:27
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NOVA | The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers: Michio Kaku | PBS
Physicist Michio Kaku's dream is to find the "unified theory of everything." But he does take breaks to go figure skating. 02:08
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Secret Life of Scientists | Michio Kaku: Theoretical Physicist | PBS
Secret Life: Figure Skater 06:35
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Secret Life of Scientists | Caryn Babaian: Biology Teacher | PBS
Secret: Artist 06:50
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Secret Life of Scientists | Allan Adams: Theoretical Physicist | PBS
Secret: Glider Plane Pilot 06:42
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Secret Life of Scientists | Len Zon: Cancer Researcher | PBS
Secret: Shofar Player 07:05
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Secret Life of Scientists | Stephon Alexander: Theoretical Physicist | PBS
Secret: Jazz Saxophonist 06:49
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Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers | Stephon Alexander | Sneak Peek
Stephon Alexander is a theoretical physicist who fills the black hole of space with his epic saxophone improvisations. 01:47
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Secret Life of Scientists | Rachel Collins: Microbiologist | PBS
Secret: Professional Wrestler 07:03
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NOVA | The Secret Life of Scientists: Mollie Woodsworth | PBS
Neuroscientist Mollie Woodworth studies ways to treat brain injuries and shakes her pom-poms with MIT cheerleaders. Go to our website and see more of Mollie's videos and ask her a question. And... 02:04
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Secret Life of Scientists | Neil deGrasse Tyson | PBS
Astrophysicist/ Tie Collector 07:21










