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Don't Let These Things Discourage You From Engineering
Plenty of people can be turned away from engineering for a variety of factors. Some of these that I include in the video are 1. Not being good at math 2. Not having any experience 3. Not being good with hands There are reasons why...
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These very strange universes could theoretically be possible
These very strange universes could theoretically be possible
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The Science and Technology of Tomorrow (Part 2)
No one knows what the future of science and technology will be, but experts are able to predict what they think will be here in the coming years and decades. Some of the topics discussed in these videos next include augmented reality,...
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You Can Learn (Almost) Anything That Anyone Else Can
This video covers a scientific discovery that you can learn almost anything that anyone else can. A question that psychologists have looked for answers to is whether innate ability causes success or is it hard work. Could anyone become...
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What I Did During My Engineering Internship
This video covers my experience as an engineering intern. During this internship I had a summer long project that consisted of making a prototype of a handheld printer. My job was at a cubicle and I did work full time (from 9-5). Most of...
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Today In Engineering (Episode 3) - Voyager 1, Berlin Hackathon Results, and More
This video of "Today In Engineering" includes: 1. Voyager 1 2. A.I. Algorithm analyzes instagram photos 3. Earthquake Resistant Concrete 4. Berlin Hackathon 5. Breakthrough Prize Results
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Would I Have Picked a Different Major Knowing Everything I Know Now?
This video goes over whether I would've picked a different major or not. Note that I don't mention anything negative about the major I chose (electrical engineering). I simply say there are some things I would've enjoyed just a little...
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Artificial Intelligence (Part 2) - Research and Companies
This video covers artificial intelligence, research being done in the field, what major to pick to get started, and a more detailed description on how machine learning works. Artificial intelligence is an increasingly fast growing field...
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How My Life Changed Once I Started Reading (A Business Youtube Story)
How My Life Changed Once I Started Reading (A Business Youtube Story)
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What It Takes To Become An Expert
This video covers what it takes to become an expert. Deliberate practice is where you get practice with a specific goal in mind. The goal of deliberate practice is to get out of your comfort zone and really focus on what you need to...
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The Math Needed for Computer Science
Computer science majors have to learn a different kind of math compared to MOST other majors (with the exception of math majors, plus computer and software engineers). This kind of math is important especially for those looking to go...
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The Truth About Engineering
There are millions of engineers in the world, all with their own stories, backgrounds, and areas of expertise. Therefore it is very difficult to say exactly what you can expect when you enter your career. However there are some...
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This is what a universe with spherical geometry might look like (even if you're sober)
This is what a universe with spherical geometry might look like (even if you're sober)
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The beauty of complex numbers
This video covers complex numbers, euler's formula, fractals, and more of the mechanics of complex numbers.
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How to Get Into Graduate School (Ft. Jake Voorhees)
Thank you to Jake Voorhees for guest starring on the channel. This video covers some tips about getting into graduate school as well as Jake's experience himself. Jake's channel includes lots of interviews with experienced engineers,...
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What I Would Do Differently If I Could Do College All Over Again
This video goes over some of the things I would do differently if I could go back to college. Some things on this list include 1. Join clubs and do extra projects 2. Get to know my professors better 3. Searched for internships during my...
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What is Computer Science? (Part 2 Algorithms, Computation, and more)
In this part 2 video I discuss a few more topics in computer science including the design and analysis of algorithms, theory of computation, computer architecture, and more. This should show you the wide range of topics you will...
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How I Taught Myself an Entire College Level Math Textbook
How I Taught Myself an Entire College Level Math Textbook
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When the FBI had too many fingerprints in storage - The mathematics of image compression
When the FBI had too many fingerprints in storage - The mathematics of image compression
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What I Learned Teaching Myself an Entire College Course From a Textbook
What I Learned Teaching Myself an Entire College Course From a Textbook
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Nanotechnology Research Examples and How to Get Into the Field
Nanotechnology is a very diverse field that is having bigger and bigger impacts on the world. Nanotechnology has applications in medicine, cars, spacecrafts, food, electronics, and materials science just to name a few. Nanotechnology is...
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Chemistry Careers - What You Can Do With Your Chem Degree
This video will focus on the many chemistry careers you can pursue as a chemistry major. Many students enter the chemistry major, but often don't know what they can do with a chemistry major. This video will cover the schooling required...