Reach Podcast

Helping Developing Countries

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In this episode of the of the Reach podcast, Beth and Cole sit down with 3 researchers to talk about the work being done at Penn State to help developing countries. First up, we talk with Dr. Jonathan Lynch about developing better plants to produce more food in stressful environments. Second, we speak with Dr. Tak-Sing Wong about slippery surfaces and reverse filters used in waterless toilets. Finally, we interview Drs. Jose Duarte and Shadi Nazarian about the use of 3D printing in the manufacturing of affordable housing.

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Stories in this Episode

  • Better plants for stressful environments
    Dr. Jonathan Lynch
    http://roots.psu.edu/
  • Waterless Toilets
    Dr. Tak-Sing Wong
  • 3D Printing and Affordable Housing
    Dr. Jose Duarte and Dr. Shadi Nazarian

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