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202470 minGdocumentary

Scientific Research Technology Innovation

Vanderbilt's Cleanroom

202470 minGdocumentary

Building Stuff with NOVA features live engineering content hosted by Dr. Nehemiah Mabry, an experienced engineer and educator from Raleigh, North Carolina.

Scientific Research Technology Innovation

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Channel: NOVA PBS Official

Vanderbilt's Cleanroom

2024• 70 minG

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Building Stuff with NOVA features live engineering content hosted by Dr. Nehemiah Mabry, an experienced engineer and educator from Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Building Stuff with NOVA features live engineering content hosted by Dr. Nehemiah Mabry, an experienced engineer and educator from Raleigh, North Carolina. The program includes engineering games, news, interviews, and field trips, streaming twice a week on YouTube and daily on Twitch. With over 15 years in the field, Dr. Mabry has conducted research at NASA and designed bridges, while also serving as an adjunct professor and science communicator. The series aims to engage audiences with the practical applications of engineering.

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