Helping High Schoolers Lose Weight, plus Women in Engineering
Episode Segments:
Helping High Schoolers Lose Weight Obesity is a growing problem among school-age kids. But a new program for high schoolers helps students lose weight, and keep it off! We'll talk to Laura Bogart, PhD, from the RAND Corporation the scientist behind the project.
Women Leaving Engineering Jobs More women these days have degrees in engineering, which can pay well. But Susan S. Silbey, PhD, from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology says one-third of women graduates soon leave the profession to pursue other careers. She explains why this happens and how it can be changed.
Going Green the Smart Way Going green with your home or business is a great way to save money and energy. Dong Zhao, PhD, from Michigan State University explains how you can take full advantage of the technology.