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Title:

The Secret Life of Scientists

Url:

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/brand/secret-life/

Publisher:

Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)

Description: The website that accompanies PBS's NOVA television series is called NOVA Science Now, and it offers many fun and engaging ways to better understand science and scientists. The Secret Life of Scientists is a web-exclusive series from NOVA which helps the public understand how and why scientists study what they do as well as "what happens when the lab coats come off." Sixteen scientists are currently highlighted on the site, and visitors can visit each scientist's videos and blog posts, as well as ask a question of any of the scientists. Scrolling over the pictures of each of the scientists reveals the scientific area they work in, as well as what they do in their secret life. One of the scientists is Adrienne Block, an African-American geologist who has spent time in the Antarctic and playing the bassoon is "her secret", while Geologist Alexandra Bowman "secret" is performing Native American dance. Overall, the site is an interesting and entertaining look into the lives of scientists.

LC Classification:

Bibliography. Library science. Information resources (General) -- Subject bibliography -- Science. Natural history -- Special topics, A-Z -- Personnel. Scientists

GEM Subject:

Science -- Careers
Science -- General science
Social studies -- Current events/issues
Science -- Informal education

Resource Type:

Collection
Reference Material
Instructional Material
Audio/Visual -- Movie/Animation
Reference Material -- Bibliography

Format:

Video -- MPEG
Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Rights:

2010 WGBH Educational Foundation

Access Rights:

Free access

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