What if science class felt less like a textbook and more like an unforgettable field trip to an imaginative laboratory? From viral glitter-bomb traps to backyard engineering marvels, former NASA engineer turned YouTube phenomenon Mark Rober has spent years proving that curiosity is contagious — and that the best way to teach science is to make it impossible to look away. Join Mark for a live conversation where he’ll share more about how play, wonder and a healthy dose of mischief can transform the way the next generation learns. Plus, get a sneak peek inside his plans to bring that magic to every classroom in America.
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@cindyjoya2795
July 29, 2026 at 2:08 pm
Here atending from Portland, Oregon!
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July 29, 2026 at 2:55 pm
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@1956Taz
July 29, 2026 at 8:21 pm
I watch TED Talks all the time very professional but this interview is so done unprofessionally this woman was in dress proper to represent TED talks and this guy came on he’s wearing a baseball cap backwards wrong and he’s in a t-shirt she’s not properly dressed and these people just don’t professionally represent TED Talks I looked down at this interview I think this interview should have been done in a much better taste than what it has been
@cedyua
July 29, 2026 at 9:11 pm
Could you please look past how people look and try to focus on what they have to say?