2014 Science Media Guide
#sciencemedia 2014 FINALIST
Physics of the Light
Pioneers in Science: Rowan and the Junco
Plains
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Physical Sciences
Short Program
Environmental & Conservation Sciences, Earth Sciences, Hosted or Presenter-Led
Nowadays, the terms “quantum physics” and “theory of relativity” are commonly used; but not many truly understand what they really mean. And yet, these theories have had a profound impact on our views on the world. In Physics of the Light, we explore the concepts of physics from ubiquitously known theories, such as Newton’s Law of Gravity, to the latest, String Theory and M-Theory. By tying all these theories with the medium of light, we give the audience a deeper understanding of the unseen reality hidden beyond our perception. Korean (English Subtitles), 51 minutes
William Rowan was an early 20th century immigrant to Canada who became one of his era’s most famous scientists through research on the Dark-eyed Junco. Before Rowan, it was unknown what environmental cues animals used to time the seasonal changes in their biology. How do animals know when it is time to migrate or breed each year? Through a groundbreaking experiment, Rowan discovered “photoperiodism” in animals-but his success didn’t come easily! This segment provides a glimpse into the human dimensions of scientific research, conveys the scientific method, and reveals the first study that made juncos well known to biologists. English, 5 minutes
From the African plains to the American Midwest, this episode explores wild grasslands — home to the greatest gathering places of animal life on the planet, yet among the most endangered places on Earth – requiring hoofs and jaws to thrive. The program introduces Alan Savory and film sequences including elephant conservation in South Africa; the first filmed shots of rutting Saiga antelope in Russia; Norwegian locals regulating the reindeer population in unique ways; and how Americans are saving the country’s most-endangered mammal. English, 54 minutes
PRODUCTION CO Educational Broadcasting System (EBS) PRODUCER Hyungjoon Kim, Sijoon Kim DIRECTOR Hyungjoon Kim, Sijoon Kim TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Wonsuk Choi, Set: Jisun Han DESIGNER Wonsuk Choi, Set: Jisun Han CAMERA Jaeho Jung SOUND Heejoong Kang & Popes WRITER Miran Kim NARRATOR Youngdoo Jung OTHER CREDITS Advised by Prof. Sungook HONG, Additional Footages CERN, Editing Director Min Hee JUNG, Bum Suk LEE, 3D Graphics LOFT, Kwang Woo BAEK, Young Won YOON
PRODUCTION CO Indiana University CO-PRODUCTION CO National Science Foundation, Center for the Integrative Study of Animal Behavior PRODUCER Executive Producer: Ellen Ketterson, Producer: Jonathan Atwell, Assistant Producer: Steve Burns, Associate Producer: Christy Burns, Associate Producer: Amanda Brothers DIRECTOR Co-Directors: Jonathan Atwell, Steve Burns DESIGNER Graphics: Joseph Toth CAMERA Cinematography: Joseph Toth WRITER Co-Writers: Jonathan Atwell, Steve Burns NARRATOR Yael Ksander OTHER CREDITS Set Design & Production Assistance: Derek Quinn
PRODUCTION CO National Geographic Television and Passion Planet for PBS PRODUCER Nicolas Brown, David Allen DIRECTOR Nicolas Brown CAMERA Dawson Dunning, Simon de Glanville NARRATOR M. Sanjayan OTHER CREDITS Script Consultant: Liz McLeod
http://www.ebs.co.kr/replay/ show?prodId=348&lectId=10151419
juncoproject.org
Hyungjoon Kim Educational Braodcasting System(EBS) 2748 Nambusunhwanro GangnamGu Seoul, 135-854 South Korea
Jonathan Atwell Indiana University, Department of Biology 1001 E. 3rd St. Bloomington, IN 47405 United States
Light and Time, The Special Theory of Relativity
Earth A New Wild
PBS 2100 Crystal Dr. Arlington, VA 22202 United States
(563) 299-4112 jwatwell@indiana.edu
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