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New MRL Science Videos Our multimedia highlight series has added a new set of short science videos presenting fundamental materials science topics. Please click on the the picture to get to our video page.

Interview-A-Scientist In this new project, K-12 students interview UCSB scientists about their career, their interest in science or their specific research experiences. The scientists answer the questions on camera, adding a more personal face to the interaction. Our first project was done with 5th grade students from Monroe Elementary School in Santa Barbara.

To view the video clips of the questions and answers, please click on the science field you are interested in: Astronomy General Sciences Life Sciences Physical Sciences

Ask-A-Scientist UCSB scientists are also answering questions about specific topics that students are interested in.
Global Warming Elementary school students have asked 16 interesting questions about this hot topic.	Why Spider Silk is so strong If you are interested in learning more about the spiders' silk, enjoy the video with Helen Hansma, an expert scientist from ScienceLine

Teachers interested in exploring our new "Meet a Scientist" programs should contact our education coordinators: Claudia Gutierrez or Martina Michenfelder, or call 805-893-7928.

Other Multimedia Highlights:

Sir Harry Kroto Video
Watch Nobel Laureate Harry Kroto presenting the structure of the C-60 molecule (“buckyball”) to 5th graders.

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