http://www.engineerguy.com Bill Hammack's audio and video work emphasizes the creative role of engineers in designing and creating our world. He's a regular commentator on radio - based at Illinois Public Radio in Urbana he's appeared on public radio's premier business program Marketplace, and on Radio National Australia's Science Show. Many engineering, science, and journalistic groups have recognized his work. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:20:00 GMT ListGarden Program 1.3.1 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.engineerguy.com/videos/video-transistor.htm Bill examines the first transistor ever built, borrowed from the University of Illinois Spurlock Musuem. He explains how it works, and its impact on our world today. And, also, he even tests it out! Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:09:46 GMT http://www.engineerguy.com/videos/video-transistor.htm