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Geckos performing death-defying wall-climbing feats inspired materials scientist and engineer Michael Bartlett to invent adhesive that's sticky powers are just as strong as this reptile. His Cool Jobs is developing new materials to solve problems for people, including soft robots. Episode filmed live at the 2019 World Science Festival in New York City. The full Cool Jobs program from that year can be viewed online.Learn More
Geckos performing death-defying wall-climbing feats inspired materials scientist and engineer Michael Bartlett to invent adhesive that's sticky powers are just as strong as this reptile. His Cool Jobs is developing new materials to solve problems for people, including soft robots. Episode filmed live at the 2019 World Science Festival in New York City. The full Cool Jobs program from that year can be viewed online.Learn More
Michael Bartlett is an Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Iowa State University. His research investigates and creates soft materials with multifunctional properties for soft robotics and electronics, adaptive materials, and ‘smart’ adhesives.
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