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We The Geeks
“We the Geeks" is a new series of Google+ Hangouts to highlight the future of science, technology, and innovation here in the United States. Topics such as commercial space exploration, science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, turning science fiction to science fact, and others will be discussed with Administration officials and key private sector contributors. Join the conversation using the hashtag #WeTheGeeks and be sure to sign up for email updates about future "We the Geeks" hangouts.
What You Missed:
We the Geeks: Miss America
On Wednesday, September 17th at 3:00 p.m. ET We the Geeks highlighted women and girls in STEM fields with the Miss America Organization. Hear from the Miss America STEM scholarship winners as they share their stories from crowns to classrooms, personal role models, and advice for the next generation of women in STEM.
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We the Geeks: SUBMERGED!
What better way dive into ocean science than to hear from an expert living 63 feet below the surface? To celebrate the end of National Oceans Month and one year of progress on President Obama's Climate Action Plan, the White House and the Weather Channel hosted "We the Geeks: SUBMERGED!" on Wednesday, June 25, at 2:00 p.m. ET.
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Women Role Models
In order for the United States to continue to lead the world in innovation and reap the health, security, and economic benefits offered by cutting-edge discoveries in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), we must engage the nation’s full talent pool in these growing fields, including America’s girls and women.
Watch We the Geeks: Women Role Models, to hear from women and girl STEM leaders as they share their stories and advice to inspire the next generation of young women to discover their inner geeks and become the inventors and leaders of tomorrow.
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Celebrating Black History Month
African Americans are making amazing contributions in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). But we need to make sure that African American students today also see themselves as tomorrow’s discoverers, explorers, developers, and STEM innovators.
On Tuesday, February 25th, we hosted “We the Geeks: Celebrating Black History Month” with some of our foremost African American STEM innovators and education advocates.
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“Polar Vortex” and Extreme Weather
Watch We the Geeks: "Polar Vortex" and Extreme Weather, a conversation with leading meteorologists, climate scientists, and weather experts about why temperatures dipped to such frigid lows this week, how weather experts turn raw data into useful forecasts, and what we know about extreme weather events in the context of a changing climate.
Cristin Dorgelo and resident polar-science expert Brendan Kelly from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy will moderated the live discussion including:
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The Future of Computing
We the Geeks: Future of Computing explored what possibilities the future of computing may bring – from wearables to Holodecks – and what’s needed to get there!
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Talking Turkey and the Science of Cooking
The day before Thanksgiving, Bill Yosses — the White House Executive Pastry Chef — and a lineup of top food experts “talked turkey” and doveinto our dinner plates to explore the science of cooking. They drilled down into the science behind behind brining and marinating, how different kinds of bread can be made and how various levels of heat affect the chemical composition of ingredients. And we explored the ways astronauts make food and spend Thanksgiving in space.
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Student Startups
Hear from stellar students who are starting companies and building an entrepreneurial by tuning into “We the Geeks: Students with Startups”.
Leading student entrepreneurs and business moguls talk about how anyone can cultivate a culture of entrepreneurship in his or her own community.
The conversation was moderated by Doug Rand, Assistant Director for Entrepreneurship at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and five teenage finalists of the 2013 National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. The panel of pioneering entrepreneurs, included:
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Don’t Be Bored, Make Something
Announcing the first ever White House Science Fair, the President called for an all hands on deck approach to grow a generation of Americans who are, “the makers of things, and not just the consumers of things.” And at the 2012 White House Science Fair, the President met student Joey Hudy and launched his marshmallow cannon, noting that Joey’s motto was, “Don’t be bored, make something.”Responding to that call, citizens, communities, and organizations are coming together to give students the tools to design with their minds and make with their hands.
The Hangout was moderated by Kumar Garg, Assistant Director for Learning and Innovation, and JJ Raynor, Policy Advisor at the National Economic Council, and will feature a panel of these leading experts:
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We the (Immigrant) Geeks
This “We the (Immigrant) Geeks” Google+ Hangout was on “Making the U.S. a Geek Magnet” – featuring extraordinary immigrant pioneers with backgrounds in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), who have made amazing discoveries, developed new inventions, founded high-growth companies, and conducted remarkable research. It was moderated by Todd Park, U.S. Chief Technology Officer and Doug Rand, Assistant Director for Entrepreneurship at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Participants included:
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We the Geeks: Robots
In celebration of YouTube's "Geek Week," the White House hosted a conversation about the state of American robotics and the possibilities for robots to improve life on Earth. Ask your questions now with #WeTheGeeks, and watch the Hangout live right here.
The Hangout was moderated by Vijay Kumar, Assistant Director for Robotics and Cyberphysical Systems, and Tom Kalil, Deputy Director for Technology and Innovation. John Green, best selling author and popular video blogger, joined the discussion and curate questions for a panel of these leading experts:
The Hangout featured a panel of leading experts including:
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We the Geeks: The Stuff Superheroes Are Made Of
As thousands of sci-fi and superhero enthusiasts gather in San Diego for Comic-Con, here at the White House we gathered some of the Nation’s top innovators who are designing materials to enable real-life superpowers—including invisibility and super-strength.
Watch the full video below, or learn more here.
We the Geeks: Innovation for Global Good
Geeks have had a lasting positive impact on the lives of millions of people in the developing world—from the innovations and insights that fueled the Green Revolution, to the historic scientific achievements that have marked the “Beginning of the End of AIDS.” Geeks continue to play a central role in building technologies, making discoveries, building businesses, and engineering solutions that benefit people and communities around the world.
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We the Geeks: Building a 21st Century Resume
In the same way that “merit badges” have been used by the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and medals have been used by the military to demonstrate achievement, a growing number of foundations, government agencies, companies and non-profits are exploring “digital badges” as the 21st century equivalent of a resume-builder that students and workers can use to showcase their skills, encourage their peers, and find meaningful educational and employment opportunities.
This conversation about the potential of digital badges to help students and adults featured:
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We the Geeks: Asteroids
We gathered some leaders in space exploration together for a pregame show as asteroid 1998 QE2 safely flew by the Earth and Moon (we won’t have another close visit from this particular space rock for about 200 years). These experts included:
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We the Geeks: Grand Challenges
Grand Challenges are ambitious goals on a national or global scale that capture the imagination and demand advances in innovation and breakthroughs in science and technology. Watch our conversation with:
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Extreme Science
Tuesday, April 22 at 4:00 p.m. ET
Tune in to this Google+ Hangout to hear from some incredible scientists who are doing research at the edges of the Earth and beyond in pursuit of extreme science!
- Dr. Kathryn Sullivan, Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere; Administrator, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and former NASA astronaut
- Lieutenant Don Walsh, Deep Sea Explorer and Oceanographer –was on the first mission to reach and explore the deepest part of the world's ocean
- Forrest Jehlik, Research Engineer at Argonne National Laboratory’s Center for Transportation Research—is testing the limits of engine components and fuels as the head of the "Talk Nerdy to Me" and associate editor of Green Racing Program
- Robin E. Bell, Marine Geology and Geophysics Research Professor, Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory— studies sub-glacial lakes, ice sheet dynamics and tectonics in Antarctica
- Tom Marshburn, NASA Astronaut and Physician—a NASA mission veteran who has completed space walks and underwater missions as an “aquanaut”
Viewers can join the conversation by asking questions on Twitter using #WeTheGeeks. And you can view the hangout Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET right on this page.
