Global Educational Outreach for Science Engineering and Technology

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TitleTopic / SubtopicLevelPresenterDate RecordedDuration (Min)Feedback
AlgebraSynopsis:
How simple algebra can be used to investigate cubes and other polyhedra up to icosahedra.		Mathematics / AlgebraMiddle - ages 11 - 14Kroto, HarryMay 08, 20076Feedback
Algebra - Vamos a ver como es de simpleSynopsis:
A translation from English to Spanish of a presentation on Algebra prepared by Sir Harold Kroto. The presentation offers an introduction to some simple algebraic and geometric concepts. Translation and presentation by Zulma Jimenez.		Mathematics / AlgebraMiddle - ages 11 - 14Jimenez, ZulmaSep 08, 20096Feedback
Algebra with Chinese subtitlesSynopsis:
How simple algebra can be used to investigate cubes and other polyhedra up to icosahedra.		Mathematics / AlgebraMiddle - ages 11 - 14Kroto, HarrySep 14, 20076Feedback
Asthma on the RunSynopsis:
A look into the research of biochemist Ceri Harrop, who specialises in respiratory medicine and developing new treatments for people with breathing difficulties.\nAs part of her research at the University of Manchester, Ceri meets with athlete Wayne Ashall, a 400m runner and hopeful for the 2012 Olympics, despite having asthma. Wayne's personal best is only seconds off the world record, and he's hoping Ceri's work will help him perform even better.		Health / AsthmaMiddle - ages 11 - 14Harrop, CeriDec 01, 200915Feedback
BuckyBall Workshop to IcelandSynopsis:
An Internet Buckyball workshop to 80 young children in Iceland which worked extremely well. It was the first test of the FSU Internet GEO project.		Science, General / GeneralMiddle - ages 11 - 14Kroto, HarryOct 26, 200546Feedback
Can we see atoms?Synopsis:
We see smaller and smaller objects through naked eye and microscopes, from hair to atoms.\n		Science, General / ChemistryMiddle - ages 11 - 14Zhou, ZhaoxiaApr 08, 20097Feedback
Climate Change: MadagascarSynopsis:
Anjali Nayar visited a pioneering project in Madagascar that's aiming to protect one of the country's few remaining forests. It's hoped that projects like this will help curb global warming. But first, these projects must overcome the poverty and political upheaval common to most developing countries.		Environmental Science / BiologyMiddle - ages 11 - 14Nayar, AnjaliNov 04, 20094Feedback
Communication on Earth, using Cables and SatellitesSynopsis:
A brief look at the Physics behind sending signals along cables and via geostationary satellites. An experiment to measure the speed of an electrical pulse in a cable is described and the Physics of the orbits of communcations satellites is developed. 		Physics / OpticsMiddle - ages 11 - 14Byfleet, ColinMar 16, 200933Feedback
Crater Formation in SandSynopsis:
A description and demonstration of the way in which craters formed by dropping objects into sand can be linked to some elementary physics 		Physics / MechanicsMiddle - ages 11 - 14Byfleet, ColinSep 21, 200711Feedback
De Que Estamos HechosSynopsis:
A translation from English to Spanish of a presentation (What are we made of?) prepared by Sir Harold Kroto. The presentation offers insight to the chemical composition of living organisms. Translation and presentation by Zulma Jimenez.		Chemistry / InorganicMiddle - ages 11 - 14Jimenez, ZulmaSep 08, 20096Feedback
Emotion Recognition from Physiological Signals for Human Computer InteractionSynopsis:
Use of physiological signals for emotion recognition and human-computer interaction\n		Science, General / ComputingMiddle - ages 11 - 14Palacios, Jorge ArroyoMay 22, 20096Feedback
Environmental Scientist & Space Forester - from Vega.org.ukSynopsis:
Yadvinder works in the Geography department at Oxford University. He looks at how human activity and especially carbon dioxide emissions have changed the ecosystems of tropical rainforests. This work takes him on regular trips to his two research sites in the Amazon basin. Scientists have calculated the amount of carbon that is being produced by man’s activity, but there’s a shortfall in the amount of carbon that can be measured in the air. It must be being absorbed into the land, but where? This is one of the main questions Yadvinder is trying to answer.\nAt his research sites in the Amazon, Yadvinder uses ultrasonic devices which sample air speed and direction twenty times a second. By analysing the composition of the air, he can very accurately model the vertical carbon movement. Old, established forests should absorb and give off equal amounts of Carbon as plants grow and decompose. But Yadvinder has discovered that the rainforests are now absorbing more carbon than they give off. The trees are also starting to grow faster and die younger than they were twenty years ago (10% shift). But is this being caused by man’s activities?\nYadvinder has recently started a UK based research programme to see if the changes in the Amazon are also taking place in Northern Europe. He is looking at an ancient woodland near Oxford called Wytham woods. It`s one of the only untouched ancient woodlands left in the UK.\nYadvinder thinks that global climate change will be the biggest societal challege of the century. He claims that 99% of scientists working in this area agree that global warming is the caused by human activity and is a serious threat to the future of the planet.		Environmental Science / BiologyMiddle - ages 11 - 14Malhi, Yadvinder14Feedback
How to Mend a Broken HeartSynopsis:
How engineers can help to solve illness and disease\n		Biology / BioengineeringMiddle - ages 11 - 14MacArthur, SallyJun 20, 20088Feedback
Journey to EtnaSynopsis:
Clive Oppenheimer, a vulcanologist working on the latest techniques to monitor and predict volcanic eruptions, demonstrates his work at Mount Etna, an active volcano in Sicily.\nVolcanic eruptions pose a real threat to communities living nearby, and at their most violent they have wiped out whole cities. Clive is an expert in developing new techniques for monitoring volcanoes, and works with scientists around the world. It's a difficult job, because most of the activity happens deep below ground		Geology / VulcanologyMiddle - ages 11 - 14Oppenheimer, CliveDec 01, 200913Feedback
Manchester United - from Vega.org.ukSynopsis:
A worshop in Chemistry at Old Trafford.		Chemistry / InorganicMiddle - ages 11 - 14Kroto, Harry3Feedback
MapsSynopsis:
A brief introduction to getting over the problems of representing a sphere on a flat sheet.		Science, General / GeographyMiddle - ages 11 - 14Kroto, HarryMay 08, 20073Feedback
Measuring the speed of sound - experimental detailsSynopsis:
A short clip showing the measurement of the speed of sound over short distances. 		Physics / WavesMiddle - ages 11 - 14Byfleet, ColinMar 29, 20094Feedback
Mediasite global outreach competition winner - 2009Synopsis:
Steve's winning presentation in the Mediasite Global Outreach Challenge 2009		Science, General / GeneralMiddle - ages 11 - 14Acquah, SteveMar 20, 20097Feedback
Music's Energy FootprintSynopsis:
A look at how the UK music industry is working with energy and climate researcher Catherine Bottrill to reduce its carbon footprint.\nIn 2007 a group of influential people from the music industry formed Julie's Bicycle, an organisation dedicated to reducing the industry's greenhouse gas emissions. They brought Catherine on board, who identified three main areas of emissions: live music venues, audience travel and CD manufacturing.		Environmental Science / ClimateMiddle - ages 11 - 14Bottrill, CatherineDec 01, 200915Feedback
Nature Solves Environmental PollutionSynopsis:
How bacteria can be used to solve a variety of environmental problems.		Environmental Science / BiologyMiddle - ages 11 - 14Pouran, HamidNov 24, 20086Feedback
Nesta Inspire Workshop - from Vega.org.ukSynopsis:
Harry Kroto and Jonathan Hare give a workshop at the University of Sussex to local school children and simultaneously video conference with children at Leicester, Imperial, Cardiff, and Edinburgh universities.		Chemistry / OrganicMiddle - ages 11 - 14Kroto, Harry45Feedback
Numbers HKSynopsis:
Harry gives an introduction to the difficulty of writing large numbers in Roman Numerals		Mathematics / TrigonometryMiddle - ages 11 - 14Kroto, HarryMay 08, 20073Feedback
Parabolic Light Collectors - from Vega.org.ukSynopsis:
Parabolic surfaces can be used to concentrate energy for example to focus sunlight to heat things. Using an old World War II spot light mirror we demonstrate how easy it it is to concentrate enough energy to cause combustion. Finally, we show how to make a simple experimental version to safely explore solar heating. See the following link for details of making your own parabolic device.\nGeneral Safety Warning: This experiment should always be undertaken with the supervision of a teacher. Never look at the focus or directly at the sun. Caution should always be taken when experimenting with heat and combustion.		Physics / OpticsMiddle - ages 11 - 14Hare, JonathanMar 21, 20082Feedback
Potato Battery - from Vega.org.ukSynopsis:
When two different types of conductors are pushed into a potato chemical reactions take place charging them up - we have a simple electrochemical cell. A potato, zinc screw and carbon rod produce about 1V. We experiment joining a few of these cells up in series and then in parallel circuits to increase the total voltages and currents. With these batteries we power various electrical devices.		Physics / ElectricityMiddle - ages 11 - 14Hare, JonathanMar 21, 20077Feedback
Science and Art make comfortable bedfellowsSynopsis:
With portrait painter Peter Edwards, Sir Harry Kroto discusses his love of art and science. \n		Arts-related / Arts-SciencesMiddle - ages 11 - 14Edwards, PeterJun 17, 200966Feedback

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