The 5 Whys method is part of the Toyota Production System. And, as my regular viewers know, I am a big fan of raiding Japanese management and production techniques and applying them to strengthen our project management...

Traffic is one of the biggest problems plaguing cities today. Idling cars cause increased emissions, more traffic means more accidents, and it is, of course, annoying. Meet traffic scientist, Dr. Alex Bayen who is working to solve...

Shot 7 times, yet the Harlan J Smith telescope at the McDonald Observatory still had 99% functionality. How?!

In 1978, George Romero released Dawn of the Dead, moving the zombie apocalypse to a shopping mall, symbolizing the growing influence of American consumerism and suburban life. This film continued his critique of society, with zombies...

Slavery's influence on the creation of the zombie can be traced back to its roots in Haitian folklore, where zombification was linked to slavery and control. Romero's reimagining of the zombie, however, took on new political and cultural...

Discover Wakaliwood, Uganda's unique film industry, where director Isaac Nabwana brings action, horror, and African witchcraft to life with a shoestring budget.<br/>

In this video, Nova explores the world of theater and teaches children how they can create their plays and theater at home or school. From making up a story to finding actors, a place to perform, and an audience, Nova encourages children...

Learn about the world-renowned Japanese animator and film director, Hayao Miyazaki, the creation of Studio Ghibli, and his many animated films such as Ponyo, Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, and Howl's Moving Castle.

Born in 1969 to Grenadian and Trinidadian parents, Steve McQueen's journey from art student to Oscar-winning director is nothing short of extraordinary.



From his Turner Prize-winning art to his groundbreaking films like '12...

Norah Perez ’10 ’12MHR is the Director of Student Employment at Rollins College. As a student at Rollins, Norah embarked on an internship that taught her a crucial lesson: what she did NOT want to do with her career. Listen to Norah's...

James is the Director of Retail for StreetSense, an "uncommon collective of creative thinkers." Their mission is to take ideas and turn them into commercial realities. James heads up the retail division, working to start up retail stores...

Christina is the Associate Director of Marketing & Communications for the University of Southern California's Alumni Association. While most universities fund their alumni association through membership dues, USC does not charge alumni...

Clayton Ferrara ’08 is the National Science Director for Ideas For Us, a nonprofit with the goal of "helping to advance sustainability and environmental awareness through youth-led action." As a biologist and life-long philanthropist,...

Megan Joyner ’10 is the Associate Director of Scheduling and Events Services at Rollins College. Her career requires impeccable organization skills since it requires her to juggle several event requests at any given time.

Susan is the Managing Director and founding partner of Ready366, a strategy and design company in New York City. Along with cutting edge design and breathing new life into products, Susan's company also has a large focus on...

Sue is the Executive Director of Career Services at the University of Denver. Although her main duties revolve around keeping the big-picture operations running smoothly, Sue tells us she still finds the most pleasure out of the...

Marcel is the Coordinator and Technical Director at the Lake Zurich High School Performing Arts Center. Marcel does everything from building sets and designing lights to "supervising forty kids with power tools". Find out what goes into...

Kimberlee is the Director of Financial Operations at DirecTV. She gets to her office early (6 a.m.) and spends her whole day managing her team to pull together financial reports for the company. With an undergrad degree in Marketing and...

Marlene is a Program Manager and Case Worker with The Renewal House, a nonprofit shelter and rehabilitation program "devoted to rebuilding older lives by restoring independence." Working exclusively with tenants 58 years of age and...

David is a civil engineer and the President of Dmytryka Jacobs Engineers, Inc., shares the value of being a well-rounded engineer, not just focusing on technical skills but also on communication and interpersonal abilities. He...

David is a civil engineer and the President of Dmytryka Jacobs Engineers, Inc. has a rich background in engineering that evolved from drafting sewer lines on paper to designing complex pumping systems. With a deep understanding of...

David, a civil engineer, believes communication, teamwork, and expressing ideas in a collaborative work environment are key to success. He encourages individuals to confidently share their thoughts and opinions, even if they differ...

David, a civil engineer, reflects on the impact of his education from high school through college at the University of Toledo. He attributes his achievements to the tools, confidence, and discipline instilled in him by his parents and...

David, President of Dmytryka Jacobs Engineers, Inc., reflects on preparing the next generation to lead the company after his departure. He emphasizes the importance of transferring knowledge and history to ensure the company's...