Bulletin of the American Physical Society
2018 Joint Fall Meeting of the Texas Sections of APS, AAPT and Zone 13 of the SPS
Volume 63, Number 18
Friday–Saturday, October 19–20, 2018; University of Houston, Houston, Texas
Session M01: SPS Luncheon (11:50am - 1:45pm)
11:50 AM–1:45 PM,
Saturday, October 20, 2018
TDECU Football Stadium
Room: Club Suite
Chair: Donna Stokes, University of Houston
Abstract ID: BAPS.2018.TSF.M01.1
Abstract: M01.00001 : Communicating Science with MacGyver and MythBusters
11:50 AM–12:50 PM
Abstract 
Presenter:
Rhett Allain
(Southeastern Louisiana University)
Author:
Rhett Allain
(Southeastern Louisiana University)
Both real and unreal science in popular shows can be used to promote science. In this talk, I will share my favorite examples and experiences from both MacGyver and MythBusters and discuss implications for science communication.
To cite this abstract, use the following reference: http://meetings.aps.org/link/BAPS.2018.TSF.M01.1
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