The Engines of Our Ingenuity
- The Engines of Our Ingenuity
"The Engines of Our Ingenuity" is a radio program that is regularly broadcast on National Public Radio (USA). It tells the story of human inventions and the minds behind them.
"The Engines of Our Ingenuity" is written and presented by Dr. John Lienhard, M.D. Anderson Professor Emeritus of Technology and Culture at the University of Houston. Dr. Lienhard has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the ASME Ralph Coates Roe Medal for contributions to the public understanding of technology.
External links
* [http://www.uh.edu/engines/ Official website]
* [http://www.egr.uh.edu/me/faculty/lienhard/ Dr. Lienhard's UH profile]
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