Masters of Technology

Meet five of the great minds of our age whose technological advances have revolutionized their respective fields and, in some cases, changed everyday life: Vinton Cerf, the “father” of the Internet; biologist Robert Langer, who engineered timed release medical implants and other advances to help organ transplant patients; Geoffrey Ballard, who invented the hydrogen fuel cell, which could lead to zero emission automobiles; Donna Shirley, a space engineer who created the Mars rover Sojourner Truth; and Burt Rutan, who designs experimental aircraft. Combining computer graphics, onsite visits and live interviews, Masters of Technology provides a fascinating look at the tenacity, creativity, and foresight of these individuals, while also exploring the history, present, and future of each of the technological advances profiled. Highly recommended. Aud: H, C, P. (L. Stevens)