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IEEE-On the Shoulders of Giants

This video is a presentation given at an IEEE convention. It discusses how electrical engineers have changed the world.

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Activity Type:Videos

Discipline:Electrical, Other

Topic(s):Electricity, Forces, Energy, Green, Health, Simple Machines, Sounds/Music, Space/Transportation, Structures, Technology/Materials

Grade:6-8, 9-12

Time:30 minutes or less

Website:IEEE-On the Shoulders of Giants

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