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Exploring the Limits of Quantum Computers

By Jacqueline Conciatore published

What can, and can't, be done in computation according to the laws of physics.

Quantum Physics
Economist Paul Milgrom

The Man Behind Today’s Radio Spectrum Auctions

By Jacqueline Conciatore published

Economist Paul Milgrom on the surprisingly practical applications of his economic theories.

Tech
Karen Panetta, founder of the Nerd Girls Program

Karen Panetta Makes Computer Engineering Cool

By Karen Panetta published

Computer engineer Karen Panetta does science with her own style.

Human Behavior
Biologist Jessica Hellmann of the University of Notre Dame.

Studying Climate Change's Impact on Organisms and Ecosystems

By Jessica Hellmann published

Jessica Hellmann studies how species and ecosystems are affected by climate change.

Climate Change
Public health researcher and epidemiologist Marilyn Winkleby, professor of medicine, in her Stanford University office.

Targeting the 'Upstream' Causes of Poor Health

By Marilyn A. Winkleby published

Stanford University epidemiologist looks at health from the outside in.

Health
Baratunde Cola works with local high school kids at Georgia Institute of Technology

Baratunde Cola is Engineering a Sustainable Future

By Baratunde Cola published

Former Vanderbilt University football player Baratimde Cola discusses his engineering research and mentoring role.

Physics & Mathematics
Shara Fisler helps a young student.

Ocean Discovery Institute: Young Lives Transformed Through Science

By Shara Fisler published

Shara Fisler, founder of the Ocean Discovery Institute, inspires young people to discover the world around them.

Rivers & Oceans
Robert Coolman, wearing a blue shirt and a lazy smile, stands in front of the biofuels reactor he built.

Building Green Gas Technology Without a Manual

By Robert Coolman published

Robert Coolman is on the cutting edge of biofuel research

Engineering
Author Lee Gutkind wearing a tan coat, black shirt and blue jeans.

Storytelling and Narrative in Science

By Lee Gutkind published

Lee Gutkind tells stories to help describe topics such as science and medicine.

Human Behavior
This photo was taken in the Cornell Center for Advanced Computing's (CAC) server room. Scott Golder used the resources of the CAC to store and process data from Twitter.

The Internet – A 'Playground' for the Sociologist

By Scott A. Golder published

Scott Golder uses data from the social Web to understand the activities of millions of people.

Human Behavior
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