Thursday, November 14, 2024

Jordan Theriot: The Pleasure of Finding Things Out

March 27, 2011 by  
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In this day and age, Jordan Theriot is a breath of fresh air. On January 14, 2011, Caltech hosted an exciting one-day event to honour Richard Feynman: Nobel Laureate, Caltech physics professor, iconoclast, visionary, and all-around ‘curious character’. Jordan shares her experience of the value of extraordinary teaching, extraordinary mentorship and what it can really […]

The Lifesaver Bottle

August 13, 2010 by  
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“Is an innovative water purification device that can remove debris, bacteria and viruses from water utilising a unique membrane filtration system. Many people in many parts of the world lack access to clean drinking water. Engineer Michael Pritchard did something about it by inventing the portable Lifesaver filter that can make the most unpalatable water […]

Hands On Disaster Response

October 1, 2008 by  
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Hands On Disaster Response is a US-based, volunteer-driven, non-profit organisation. They strive to provide hands-on relief to survivors of natural disasters with maximum speed and minimum bureaucracy. Their projects focus on applying volunteer resources and expertise to