These ScienceLives articles are provided to LiveScience in
partnership with the National Science Foundation. Physicist-
turned-sociologist Duncan Watts asks big questions about social
networks Physicist-turned-sociologist Duncan Watts asks big
questions about social networks. Computer engineer Karen Panetta
does science with her own style. Jessica Hellmann studies how
species and ecosystems are affected by climate change. Photonics
pioneer Leon Esterowitz shares insight into his career helping
develop medical lasers and night-vision technology. Photonics
pioneer uses light to observe and manipulate tissues and cells.
Stanford University epidemiologist looks at health from the
outside in. Former Vanderbilt University football player
Baratimde Cola discusses his engineering research and mentoring
role. Shara Fisler, founder of the Ocean Discovery Institute,
inspires young people to discover the world around them. Robert
Coolman is on the cutting edge of biofuel research Researcher
helps ensure young women diagno