What Are the Best Advanced Science and Engineering Series Like Bill Nye?

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The discussion centers on finding advanced science and engineering series similar to Bill Nye, aimed at undergraduate and graduate students. Participants recommend various resources, including a comedic video titled "Falling Bodies," which illustrates concepts from Aristotle and Galileo, and is suitable for higher education. Other suggested resources include Walter Lewin's physics demonstrations from MIT, as well as works by Paul G. Hewitt and Clint Sprott. Additional platforms like Science Friday and Quirks & Quarks are mentioned for their educational content. The conversation highlights a desire for engaging and informative science programming for a more advanced audience.
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Does anyone know of a good science/engineering series, exploring a broad range of topics.

Essentially I'm searching for Bill Nye for undergraduate/graduate students.

thanks :)
 
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boka33 said:
Does anyone know of a good science/engineering series, exploring a broad range of topics.

Essentially I'm searching for Bill Nye for undergraduate/graduate students.

thanks :)

I don't know if this qualifies, but I have a video that your students may enjoy and learn from. It's called "Falling Bodies" and depicts Aristotle and Galileo trying to figure out why things fall. It's done in play form with a comedic twist. There is an accompanying experiment that recreates Galileo's experiment to prove that all objects fall at the same rate. PM me if you are interested. The video is free and part of an outreach program. While originally intended for middle school kids, it has seen more success at the high school and college levels.
 
boka33 said:
Does anyone know of a good science/engineering series, exploring a broad range of topics.

Essentially I'm searching for Bill Nye for undergraduate/graduate students.

thanks :)

I enjoy watching
http://web.mit.edu/physics/people/faculty/lewin_walter.html
..especially the demonstrations.
 
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In addition, these folks might be of interest... (although they aren't on TV):

Paul G Hewitt
http://www.conceptualphysics.com/pghewitt.shtml

Clint Sprott
http://sprott.physics.wisc.edu/wop.htm
 
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Thanks for all the replies.

I should note, to clear up confusion, I am not actually a teacher! Just an undergrad mechanical engineering student.
 
Try also my site (I'm a teacher): a collection of YouTube videos selected for their educational value. Walter Lewin lessons and demostrations are also present.

http://physics.andreadecapoa.net
 

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