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Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers
Rich Robinson: Nanoscientist
Season 2009
Episode 6
Rich Robinson is Assistant Professor in Cornell University's Department of Materials Science and Engineering. In his lab, he investigates tiny particles that might help solve the world's energy crisis. Outside the lab, he's a photographer, aiming to capture the souls of his subjects.
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