Link to video: SheHeroes Episode 2: Laser Physicist, Professor Margaret Murnane
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Discussion Questions
- Was Margaret always great at physics?
- What does Margaret love most about her career?
- What is Margaret’s advice for you?
- Does Margaret believe that the best science is done alone? Why or why not?
Further Information
- United States Bureau of Labor information and statistics on careers as Physicists and Astronomers: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos052.htm
- United States Bureau of Labor information and statistics on careers as Professors: http://www.bls.gov/OCO/ocos066.htm
Thank you to our SheHeroes interview team! Interviewer Zahra Mohamed Ali from Girls Inc of Metro Denver and Assistant Carly Fabian of Girl Scouts of Colorado. Behind the scenes, anchor and editor Stephanie May and episode researcher Gloria Yang.
And extra big thanks to our SheHero, Professor Margaret Murnane. This episode was filmed on location at the University of Colorado.
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Hi,
I’m a friend of Elizabeth Kao’s.
Thoughts on video – think of it in two workstreams – one on content and one on delivery. On delivery, would add a section up front that you can read before you watch the video so you know what to expect – some people learn better through reading than listening. I would also love a profile page – that way when you have a library of videos – it’s easy to sort through and decide which ones to watch. Just some thoughts.
On the content side – covering all of the bases like science and art and business and medicine, but also covering all of the age ranges – for a teenager, it’s just as exciting to see what high school students are working on for their school projects and college students are studying as it is to hear about adults. And, it’s easier to relate to. Again, just some thoughts.
Good luck! This is a great cause…
Michele
This video is focused and clear, while providing variety in question topics. I loved the question about advise to the viewing age group and Dr.Murnane’s answer – don’t let obstacles stop you. This video is fun because it is fascinating for adults, too!