How the Hippies Saved Physics | EXPERT ANSWERS PHYSICS GIRL QUESTIONS

http://youtube.com/physicswoman Professor David Kaiser discusses his new book "How the Hippies Saved Physics," what it takes to become an MIT professor, and his upcoming talk at the Cambridge Science Festival. 0:00 Intro QUESTIONS (paraphrased) 1:37 A little about the book (Begin Interview) 2:29 What questions did the book address? 3:46 What did you enjoy writing the book? 5:20 Is it challenging to communicate science? 6:24 Is it tough to lecture when students are sleepy? 7:31 What does it take to become an MIT professor? 8:31 Comments on the Cambridge Science Festival 9:56 THANK YOU and goodbye. Event link: http://www.cambridgesciencefestival.org/2012Festival/2012ScheduleOfEvents.aspx?day=10#Author