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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:
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introduces robotics engineer James McLurkin, an accomplished
scientist and self-proclaimed geek.
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looks at McLurkin's quirky use of systems analysis to schedule
his hectic life and program his robots.
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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).
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compares McLurkin's schedule adjustments to the system
adjustments he makes to program his robots.
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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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