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NOVA scienceNOW: Profile: James McLurkin
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Program Overview
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Meet James McLurkin, an accomplished robotics engineer, who plans his busy life so he can "do it all."
This NOVA scienceNOW segment:
introduces robotics engineer James McLurkin, an accomplished scientist
and self-proclaimed geek. looks at McLurkin's quirky use of systems
analysis to schedule his hectic life and program his robots. follows McLurkin as he tries to account for every minute of his life
using a detailed computer schedule and somewhat unusual systems adjustments (i.e.,
time-management strategies). compares McLurkin's schedule adjustments to the system adjustments he
makes to program his robots. looks at McLurkin's path to becoming a successful engineer, including
his lack of popularity in high school and the dating algorithm he designed to
help him find a compatible mate.
Taping Rights: Can be used up to one year after the program is taped off the air.
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