Fred Frees FavoritesChapters 1 ofScott Viguié's Doctor Geek's Laboratory of Applied GeekdomandSonnets & Sunspots: "Dr. Research Baxter and the Bell Science Films" byEric Niderost, read by Nat SegaloffHost Fred Frees presents an hour of samplings of his favorite audio books.Sonnets & Sunspots tells the story of one of the most beloved popular science series of all time, and the charismatic educator who became an icon to several generations of students. The book is also a fascinating history of popular science programming in television and film from its primitive beginnings to the twenty-first century. Along the way there are entertaining behind the scenes stories of each production and the personalities that were involved with them. Dr. Frank Baxter, a Professor of English Literature at the University of Southern California, became a science hero to millions thanks to his alter-ego, “Dr. Research.” Many students even became scientists because of Baxter and the Bell films, some of the most entertaining and informative shows ever made.The book is available from BearManor Media at: http://www.bearmanormedia.com/sonnets-and-sunspots-dr.-research-baxter-and-the-bell-science-films-by-eric-niderost.Doctor Geek's Laboratory is an audio show created by Dr. Scott Viguié that operates as STEM outreach (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and is used by some homeschooling parents as part of their science curriculum.[3] The show portrays a fictional laboratory populated by humorous characters who are trying to bring about the world of tomorrow today. Most of the episodes include a non-fiction element by interviewing scientists, corporate leaders, and others who are actively working on bleeding edge technology and trying to bring it to the consumer. The first season of the show is available as a box set from Waterlogg Productions and Blackstone Audio.http://www.downpour.com/catalog/product/view/id/146303http://www.amazon.com/Doctor-Geeks-Laboratory-Season-Privatization/dp/1482960451http://www.drgeeklab.com/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Geek's_LaboratoryDoctor Geek's Laboratory, Season 1: The Flying Car & The Privatization of Space (Audio Theater) Audio CD – Audiobook, CDby Scott C. Viguie (Author)[Presented by Chris Harrington,Debbie Viguie, Scott Viguie, and a Full Cast]Science fiction meets real-world technology in Doctor Geek's Laboratory, Season 1It's the twenty-first century -- have you ever wondered what happened to all those inventions, conveniences, and other concepts the future was supposed to bring? Doctor Geek's Laboratory, Season 1 explores all the realms of applied geekdom, examining the future that was, the future that is, and the future that has not yet come to pass. -- Dr. Scott Viguié created Doctor Geek's Laboratory as an outreach to explore the exciting possibilities of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in the hope of bringing people closer to the scientists, inventors, entrepreneurs, tinkerers, and others who are attempting to bring about the world of tomorrow. Together we will help the future along--and give it a little push when needed.Sonnets & Sunspots tells the story of one of the most beloved popular science series of all time, and the charismatic educator who became an icon to several generations of students. The book is also a fascinating history of popular science programming in television and film from its primitive beginnings to the twenty-first century. Along the way there are entertaining behind the scenes stories of each production and the personalities that were involved with them. Dr. Frank Baxter, a Professor of English Literature at the University of Southern California, became a science hero to millions thanks to his alter-ego, “Dr. Research.” Many students even became scientists because of Baxter and the Bell films, some of the most entertaining and informative shows ever made.
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