Link to video: SheHeroes Episode 2: Laser Physicist, Professor Margaret Murnane
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Discussion Questions
1. Margaret says that if you enjoy doing something, you work harder at it. Can you give an example of where this has happened to you?
2. Success often comes from making it past road blocks by facing them and continuing to work hard. Can you give an example where that happened to you or someone you know?
3. What aspect of being a scientist like Margaret sounds like fun to you?
4. Margaret’s students inspire her to continue teaching physics. What or who inspires you in one part of your life?
5. Can you think of a song that represents Margaret’s story?
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!
This video was a pleasure to watch. Because I’m not even in college yet, this video was very inspirational. I learned that even if I’m not the best at something that I like, to never, ever give up. Thank you so much!
this is very nice, im part of a science class with Mrs. dever. this is a very interesting video, i like how its set up, and what its talking about. i like how you guys wore sunglasses in the begging and how you showed examples of things that you were talking about. good job.
I thought this video was very cool! It tells the audience to never give up, no matter what. Plus, even if you’re not great at something, if it’s something you love then why not shoot for the stars? Anything is possible. I loved the video. Thanks
I enjoyed watching this video. It showed me that even if you think your dream is hard to reach you should never give up. Once you have your heart set on something it should be practically impossible to give it up. Thank you for sharing this information. It was a great video!
this was a great video, it shows that anything can get done if you put your mind to it and that you should never doubt yourself. I feel that these type of videos are what people need to see so they can understand they themselves could be like the heroes shown in this video
Thanks so much for your encouragement!
Sue
Thanks so much Katie! Keep commenting.
You’re very welcome Kamie! Thanks for watching and encouraging!
I thought that this video was great! There is a great lesson to this video. “Don’t let a little bump in the road stop you from reaching your dreams.”
I love all of the SheHeroes videos, but this one is by far my favorite.
I found it very inspirational, and it made me feel like I can be whatever I want to be when I grow up, even if no one belives in me, and that nothing can stop me.
Thanks, SheHeroes!!
Danielle, Age 10