In this segment from IPTV's Connections to Science, meet Daniela who works at the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa. Learn what's she passionate about, why biology is so important to her field, and what she loves about her career.
Learn more about different careers in science:
DotDiva: http://www.dotdiva.org/
A site that introduces high school girls and their families to the potential of computing to build a better world. Resources include women computer scientists talking about how computing helps them realize their passion and improve the world, a webisode about two young computer scientists, and suggestions for parents and teachers on helping young women explore the field of computing.
Engineering Your Life: http://engineeryourlife.org/
A guide to engineering careers for high school girls. Resources include video profiles of women engineers, a printable brochure and poster, a guide to engineering careers written to appeal to high-school girls, and information about applying to engineering programs.
PBS LearningMedia: http://iptv.pbslearningmedia.org/
PBS LearningMedia is the brand new digital library from IPTV and PBS designed to engage students in media-rich learning environments with videos, audio, and interactives.
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Connections to Science: Meet Dr. Peggy Whitson
In this Connections to Science video, meet astronaut and Iowa native Dr. Peggy Whitson who is the first female... 04:19
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Connections to Science: Meet Catherine
In this first video feature from IPTV's Connections to Science, meet Catherine, the education coordinator from the... 03:38
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Connections to Science: Electric Motors
Join Abby from IPTV as she helps explain some of the interesting characteristics of electric motors and magnetism. 03:54
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Tree Identification Connections to Science
Naturalist, Heidi Anderson, teaches students about her job as a naturalist, what taxonomy is, and how to use a use a... 07:24
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Tree Identification Connections to Science:...
Naturalist, Heidi Anderson, teaches students about her job as a naturalist and what taxonomy is. This video is... 01:13
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Tree Identification Connections to Science:...
Naturalist, Heidi Anderson, teaches students how to use a dichotomous key to identify deciduous trees. This video is... 02:47
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Tree Identification Connections to Science:...
Naturalist Heidi Anderson reviews taxonomy and talks to students about how they get identify trees in their area. This... 00:52
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Tree Identification Connections to Science:...
Naturalist, Heidi Anderson, teaches students how to use a dichotomous key to identify coniferous trees. This video is... 02:28
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Geology Connections to Science: Clip 4 of 4
Author and naturalist, Cindy Blobaum, teaches students minerals found in nature are used to make everyday household... 02:50
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Geology Connections to Science: Clip 3 of 4
Author and naturalist, Cindy Blobaum, teaches students how rocks break apart in nature. This video is targeted at... 02:11
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Geology Connections to Science: Clip 2 of 4
Author and naturalist, Cindy Blobaum, teaches students about minerals - the ingredients for rocks. This video is... 02:42
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Geology Connections to Science: Clip 1 of 4
Author and naturalist, Cindy Blobaum, introduces the concept of the geology field. This video is targeted at... 00:54
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Geology Connections to Science (Full Program)
Author and naturalist, Cindy Blobaum, teaches students about geology and minerals through a demonstration using... 08:43
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Engineer Design Process Connections to Science
The role she plays in designing new components for avionic equipment. This video is targeted at students in grades 6-8. 05:48
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Environmental Testing Connections to Science
Engineer, Martha Garcia-Wegener, introduces her role in as an engineer in an environmental effects testing lab. This... 07:11
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Environmental Testing Connections to Science 4...
Engineer, Martha Garcia-Wegener, shows students a simple experiment they can do at how to test the environmental... 01:28
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Engineer, Martha Garcia-Wegener, teaches students about her role in as an engineer in an environmental effects... 03:01
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Engineer, Martha Garcia-Wegener, teaches students about her role in as an engineer in an environmental effects... 02:24
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Environmental Testing Connections to Science 1...
Engineer, Martha Garcia-Wegener, introduces her role in as an engineer in an environmental effects testing lab. This... 00:50
Post Date: November 7, 2012



