23 June 2017
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Jennifer Ouellette (Cocktail Party Physics, Discovery News, The Calculus Diaries) and Diandra Leslie-Pelecky (University of Texas-Dallas, The Physics of NASCAR)
- Diandra’s latest book, “The Physics of NASCAR” . 10:57
- Physicists vs. engineers at the race track . 3:57
- Jennifer’s adventures on the set of “Iron Man 2” . 6:46
- Diandra’s research on the use of magnets in chemotherapy . 5:18
- The intricate insides of a Toyota Prius . 11:32
- Are colleges becoming more like trade schools? . 8:14
Science Saturday | Apr 18, 2009 | Jennifer Ouellette & Diandra Leslie-Pelecky
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