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SciTech Now: PeliTrack
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We take a look at the immense detail that goes into creating the acoustic architecture of a new North Carolina cathedral. An investigation into the technology that monitors pipeline leaks. See how Utah researchers are tracking American White Pelicans with solar backpacks. And we meet General Motors first female CEO.

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Career and Technical Education
Health Science Education
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Technology and Engineering Education
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Utah Education Network
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SciTech Now
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MMG Tech Initiative
Date Added:
10/20/2010
SciTech Now: Pelican Backpacks (Segment)
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In this clip from "SciTech Now, Utah scientists use technology to track the migration patterns of pelicans. Using solar-powered "backpacks", the pelicans are tracked using GPS and data is made available to the public on a website. This is an important project in terms of conservation and public involvement.

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Career and Technical Education
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Utah Education Network
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SciTech Now
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MMG Tech Initiative
Date Added:
10/20/2010
SciTech Now: Perfect Turf
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We take a look at the science behind creating the perfect turf and how turf is impacting sports. Anthony Demelio of Heat Seek shares how the mobile app and sensors collect and graph temperature data helping tenants hold landlords accountable. A British researcher is challenging how we look at death and aging. And we see how students are working to improve access to people with a variety of disabilities though innovative technology solutions.

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Career and Technical Education
Health Science Education
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Technology and Engineering Education
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Utah Education Network
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SciTech Now
Author:
MMG Tech Initiative
Date Added:
10/20/2010
SciTech Now: Plants in Space (Segment)
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In this clip from SciTech Now, we join researchers at the University of Florida who are studying weeds and how they fare in extreme conditions and climates such as on the international space station.

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Career and Technical Education
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Utah Education Network
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SciTech Now
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MMG Tech Initiative
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10/20/2010
SciTech Now: Polar Bear Data
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We join wildlife biologist, Karyn Rode, out in the field tracking, tranquilizing and gathering data about polar bear populations and we learn what the data she collects reveals about how polar bears are adapting to the warming arctic. We go inside the Roskcamp Institute, a cutting edge medical institution seeking answers to debilitating and sometimes fatal conditions like Alzheimer’s. And we take a look at the science and technology that goes into creating the yellow first down line marker on televised football games.

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Career and Technical Education
Health Science Education
Science
Technology and Engineering Education
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Utah Education Network
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SciTech Now
Author:
MMG Tech Initiative
Date Added:
10/20/2010
SciTech Now: Polar Bear Field Work (Segment)
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In this clip from "SciTech Now, we join wildlife biologist, Karyn Rode, out in the field tracking, tranquilizing and gathering data about polar bear populations and we learn what the data she collects reveals about how polar bears are adapting to the warming arctic.

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Career and Technical Education
Science
Technology and Engineering Education
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Utah Education Network
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SciTech Now
Author:
MMG Tech Initiative
Date Added:
10/20/2010
SciTech Now: Power of the Future
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We dive deep with a new high tech submarine that allows for better underwater exploration for researchers. We chat with scientist evangelist Ainissa Ramirez about how taste isn’t all just in your mouth, but in your nose as well. Mysterious stains have appeared on St. Louis’ Gateway Arch and now a tricky testing procedure is in the works to see how and if it can be cleaned. And we check out the microgrids the U.S. military is turning to to keep power reliable and secure, with Fort Carson is leading the way.

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Career and Technical Education
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Utah Education Network
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SciTech Now
Author:
MMG Tech Initiative
Date Added:
10/20/2010
SciTech Now: Printing the Future
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We travel to the world of 3D printing at the Inside 3D Printing Conference and Design Expo in New York City. Imagine multiple explosions happening inside your body, Eric Arndt of MIT discusses just that when it comes to the unique Bombardier Beetle. A hospital in Florida is developing a new parachute implant for patients suffering from heart disease. And a New Jersey high school is revolutionizing the study of biology with the BioDome, a home for plants and animals.

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Career and Technical Education
Health Science Education
Science
Technology and Engineering Education
Provider:
Utah Education Network
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SciTech Now
Author:
MMG Tech Initiative
Date Added:
10/20/2010