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Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers

Rich Robinson: Nanoscientist

Scientists are just like everyone else -they've got secrets. So who knows what happens when the lab coats come off? Actually, we do. And now you can too. In this series of short, web-exclusive videos, you'll meet intriguing scientists and engineers, and learn about their surprising lives outside the proverbial lab.

Rich Robinson: Nanoscientist

Season 2009 Episode 6 | 7m 46s | CC

Rich Robinson is Assistant Professor in Cornell University's Department of Materials Science and Engineering. In his lab, he investigates tiny particles that might help solve the world's energy crisis. Outside the lab, he's a photographer, aiming to capture the souls of his subjects.

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Funding for The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers is provided by Winton Capital.

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