Alan Sage: Vegetarian Scientist Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers

Premiered April 12, 2011
Alan Sage: Vegetarian Scientist

A recent finalist in Intel's Science Talent Search, Alan Sage recently began his first year as an undergraduate at Yale. Alan's research into how the "root memory" of plants may have an impact on future Alzheimer's treatments. In his spare time, Alan writes poetry and raps fiercely.

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Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers

Scientists are just like everyone else -they've got secrets. So who knows what happens when the lab coats come off? Actually, we do. And now you can too. In this series of short, web-exclusive videos, you'll meet intriguing scientists and engineers, and learn about their surprising lives outside the proverbial lab.

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