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How to Science

Oct 22, 2018

When the H5N1 flu virus threatened the public with a pandemic, Professor Michael Imperiale helped the U.S. government decide how best to keep the contagion contained in research labs. Imperiale discusses how to stay safe while doing dangerous science.


Oct 22, 2018

Researcher Kevin Boehnke struggled to reconcile his goal of helping people through science with his need to accept research funds that potentially have strings attached. Boehnke talks about how to deal with conflicts of interest in science research.


Oct 22, 2018

Astronomer Jon Miller's research satellite in orbit broke because of a glitch in its software code. Miller talks about how he balances risk and reward in a science career.