Apr 23 Watch New 3-D Structures Assemble with Remarkable Precision Science Nation video- Self Assembling 3D nanotechnology… Continue watching
Dec 06 Watch Parlez-Vous? Some Louisiana Pupils Being Immersed in French Instruction Louisiana's French heritage is being embraced in many immersion classrooms in the state. It goes beyond language -- some students are learning math, science and social studies in French. Sue Lincoln of Louisiana Public Broadcasting and the Southern Education Desk… Continue watching
Jun 29 Watch Can DIY Movement Fix a Crisis in U.S. Science Education? Miles O'Brien reports from a gathering in California on a growing movement that embraces the art of making cool things and a quirky do-it-yourself spirit. Supporters see "making" as one way to overcome a crisis in American science and math… Continue watching
Dec 07 Watch Secretary Duncan: Schools Must Become Centers of Communities The results from a new global survey show U.S. students are falling behind much of the world in reading, math and science. Gwen Ifill speaks with Education Secretary Arne Duncan about the results and the the state of American schools. Continue watching
Feb 22 Watch Math Wiz Adds Web Tools to Take Education to New Limits From a bedroom in the San Francisco Bay area, Salman Khan is using the Web to teach math and science to millions. Spencer Michels reports on how the non-profit Kahn Academy is providing educational materials through its free YouTube video… Continue watching
Dec 14 Watch Late Economist Samuelson Bridged Math, Money Paul Solman reflects on the life and work of economist Paul Samuelson, who died Sunday at the age of 94. He was the first American to win the Nobel Prize in economics. Continue watching
Apr 29 What Are Quants? Question: What are ‘quants’? Paul Solman: Quantitative experts, or if you prefer, “number jocks” or “math whizzes” who have gone to “Wall St.” (ie, the world of finance). They construct formulas for investing and packaging investments. Take their… Continue reading
Apr 22 Watch Young Engineers Envision Cities Of The Future Correspondent Tom Bearden reports on a competition of young engineers designing eco-friendly urban centers of the future. Continue watching
Aug 11 Watch Schools Start Offering Students Cash for Better Grades Some schools across the country have launched new cash reward programs to improve students' test scores, despite concerns from some educators over what role money should lplay in children's motivation. John Tulenko of Learning Matters Television reports on the debate. Continue watching