A Scientist's March of Script Ohio | Mike Hudoba | TEDxOhioStateUniversity
While creating the iconic “Script Ohio” with DNA Origami, Dr. Michael Hudoba, Department Chair of the Department of Engineering, Computer Science, & Physics at Otterbein University, took on the role of a scientist and band director. Learn about how his impressive, but seemingly impractical, Guinness World Record is a prime example of the power and process of science. Dr. Mike Hudoba grew up in northeast Ohio and moved to Columbus in 2005. He earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, his M.S. in ME with a focus in user-centered product design, and a Ph.D. in ME with a focus in DNA nanotechnology, all from The Ohio State University. Currently, he is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Engineering, Computer Science, and Physics at Otterbein University, and is on the Otterbein Board of Trustees. When not at work, Dr. Mike can be found in the kitchen, at the bowling alley, on the golf course, or playing video games. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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