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2007/08 Block Feeds on KET ED
- Block Feed: Programs 101-106 Program Details
- 40 minutes
- Wednesday, August 8 at 11:20 am on KETED
- Wednesday, August 22 at 3:15 pm on KETED
- Wednesday, January 9 at 11:20 am on KETED
- Wednesday, January 23 at 3:15 pm on KETED
Episodes Included in These Block Feeds
- 101. Kathy Doughty: Emergency Task Force
- In 1999, a large metropolitan area's Emergency Task Force responded to 441 high-risk calls. Kathy Doughty, the only female member of her team, explains the types of calls the ETF handles and the equipment and training required. 10 minutes.
- 102. Jen Miller: Firefighter
- The first known female firefighter was Molly Williams in New York City in 1818. Jen Miller is training to become a professional firefighter in the hope of following in her footsteps. One of six women in a class of 41, Jen enjoys the teamwork and satisfaction that firefighting offers. 10 minutes.
- 103. Bonnie Black: Hercules Pilot
- Bonnie flies missions all over the world, dropping food and supplies to troops. She thrives on the daily challenges and immediate gratification flying brings to her life. 10 minutes.
- 104. Julie Lewis: Contractor
- Julie, a self-employed home renovation contractor, talks about a typical day on the job and how she came to work in this field. For her, the benefits outweigh the difficulties. As she puts it, "I've learned that I can really do whatever I want." 10 minutes.
- 105. Kim Parker: Biomedical Engineer
- Kim researches rehabilitative theories and methods for children with disabilities in order to build effective prosthetic equipment. We see her at work assessing, designing, and refining equipment by using computers and by working directly with the children who benefit from her dedication and expertise. 7 minutes.
- 106. Ellen Besen: Animator
- Since 1995, the proportion of female computer animators in North America has increased from 10 to 25 percent. Ellen Besen, an independent animation filmmaker, discusses one of her films, and several animation students offer their insights. 10 minutes.
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