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Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers
Stephon Alexander: Theoretical Physicist
Season 2010
Episode 56
Physicist Stephon Alexander, an associate professor at Haverford College, is fascinated by big questions in theoretical cosmology, quantum gravity, and particle physics. He's also an accomplished jazz saxophonist. Learn how a high school physics teacher helped fuel his passion for both science and music.
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