Science Enthusiasts

Inside Science TV

Got an idea for a 90-second TV spot on materials science? Something of interest to the general public?

Consider helping MRS in its involvement with Inside Science TV (ISTV). This program produces short-form news vignettes about cutting-edge research and development in all fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics designed to fit seamlessly into local television newscasts in markets across the United States and internationally.

	Nanotech Material Protects Against Most Liquids (05-09-2013) Super shield could prevent stains and contamination. Anish Tuteja, University of Michigan
	Bottles, Bubbles and Beverages (05-07-2013) Mechanical engineers reveal secret to bottle-exploding trick. Tadd Truscott, Brigham Young University
	"Superpower" Chip Enables Smartphones to See Through Walls (05-02-2013) Terahertz technology penetrates walls, wood, plastics, paper and other materials. Kenneth O, University Texas-Dallas
	Cellphones Detecting Asthma (04-11-2013) A simple breath test could sense when an asthma attack may strike. Perena Gouma, SUNY Stony Brook University
	Folding Objects With Light (03-07-2013) Chemical engineers develop a way to transform two-dimensional patterns into three-dimensional objects using only light Michael Dickey, North Carolina State University
	Ouch-Free Medical Tape (02-28-2013) Bioengineers create new medical bandage for the sensitive skin of newborns and elderly patients Jeffrey Karp, Harvard Medical School
	Self-Healing Plastic Skin – Is It Better Than The Real Thing? (02-26-2013) Engineers create the first synthetic material that is both sensitive to touch and capable of healing itself. Zhenan Bao, Stanford University
	New Material Keeps Pilots Safe from Lasers (02-19-2013) Engineers help protect pilots from blinding lights Jayan Thomas, Nanoscience Technology Center, University of Central Florida
	Robojelly Could Cruise Waters To Safeguard Ocean Environment (01-29-2013) Engineers design jellyfish-like robot that could someday clean oil spills and detect pollutants. Shashank Priya, Virginia Tech
	New Solar Cell Absorbs and Emits Light (01-03-2013) Scientists have created a more efficient solar cell Eli Yablonovitch, University of California, Berkeley

Want to see more materials science videos? Take a look at our materials science video archives, home to videos from 2005 through 2012. Check out Inside Science TV for even more science videos.

The Inside Science Facebook and Twitter presence makes it easy to share segments among friends, family, neighbors and co-workers.

Follow the Inside Science Twitter feed to get regular updates on the latest stories and tweet about videos to share among your followers!

Have a Facebook page? Bring some materials science into your social circle with ISTV’s fully integrated web presence. Each segment includes extra material that links to the technical abstract and the on-camera expert's lab page. Help your child satisfy his or her curiosity with technical definitions and questions to the expert.

Not just for reporting the latest laboratory research, ISTV covers topics of interest to viewers of all ages to convey the science behind everyday activities like sports, the latest technology and gadgets, animals, and even crime-solving! ISTV uses compelling visuals and state-of-the-art animations to connect to viewers.

MRS Members & Volunteers

But we’re just getting started … and are looking for interested volunteers to help us identify and vet new stories. At a time when public perception on scientific issues are at a critical juncture, it is more important than ever that MRS support the sustained presence of science news in the most widely viewed medium.

If we’ve piqued your interest, join us as we work to provide Inside Science TV with story tips on materials-science news of interest to the general public … further establishing the importance of materials research and engineering to society.

How Can I Submit New Story Ideas to ISTV?

Please send an e-mail that includes the word “PITCH” in the subject line and contains the story idea in the body of the e-mail to Ben Stein, Inside Science Director, at istv@aip.org. Here are the factors that contribute to a successful story suggestion for ISTV: