SCI-TECH TV Shows
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Science, Engineering, Math Featured in Fall TV Shows
WASHINGTON (25 September 2009) — For years, those trying to interest children in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) have complained about a lack of sci-tech TV shows. Network TV executives took notice.
The new fall broadcast TV lineup includes so many STEM-related shows that the current issue of “IEEE-USA Today’s Engineer” (http://www.todaysengineer.org/) includes a top 10 list. One of these is “NUMB3RS,” which makes its season premiere tonight on CBS.
“NUMB3RS” features FBI agent Don Eppes (Rob Morrow), who enlists the help of his mathematical-genius younger brother Charlie (David Krumholtz) to help solve some of the agency’s more-challenging crimes. The younger sibling is able to discern mathematical patterns in criminal activity and use calculations that assist FBI investigators.
Dylan Bruno, who plays agent Colby Granger, graduated from MIT in 1993 with a degree in environmental engineering.
The top 10 list includes Heroes (NBC), Bones (FOX) and Shark Tank (ABC). So check out the list at http://www.todaysengineer.org/2009/Sep/STEM-TV.asp and see what show is No. 1.
The latest issue of “Today’s Engineer” also includes an article on getting noticed in the competitive job market (“Why Haven’t I Been Hired Yet?) and the approval of a licensing exam for software engineers (“Software Engineering PE Examination Development Approved”).
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