The Giant of Nanoscience

The video highlights the life and work of Mildred Dresselhaus, a pioneer in nanoscience. It covers her early education, significant contributions to the study of carbon materials like graphene and buckyballs, and her groundbreaking work on the thermoelectric effect. Dresselhaus's research laid the foundation for future innovations in nanotechnology, earning her numerous accolades, including the Kavli Prize. Her work continues to influence the development of efficient thermoelectric materials and potential applications in self-powered devices.

What does the phrase 'standing on the shoulders of giants' imply in the context of scientific progress?

• Scientific advancements are built on previous discoveries.

• Science does not rely on past knowledge.

• Scientific progress is unpredictable.

• Science is a solitary endeavor.

Which institution did Mildred Dresselhaus choose for her pioneering work on carbon?

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

• California Institute of Technology

• Stanford University

• Harvard University

What is graphene, as studied by Dresselhaus?

• A synthetic polymer

• A 2D form of graphite

• A 3D form of carbon

• A type of diamond

What are buckyballs, according to Dresselhaus's research?

• A form of synthetic plastic

• A type of diamond structure

• Spherical molecules made of 60 carbon atoms

• A 3D form of graphite

What unique property do carbon nanotubes possess?

• They are always non-conductive.

• They can be semiconducting or metallic.

• They are always metallic.

• They can only conduct electricity.

What is the thermoelectric effect that Dresselhaus explored?

• Conversion of residual heat into electricity

• Conversion of light into electricity

• Conversion of sound into electricity

• Conversion of motion into electricity

What prestigious award did Dresselhaus receive for her work in nanoscience?

• Nobel Prize

• Pulitzer Prize

• Fields Medal

• Kavli Prize