A very special thanks to all of the doctors
and scientists who took time out of their very busy schedules to allow our team
to interview them and who encouraged us to dream big.
One on One Interviews:
Glasgow, Lou A. Science Director, Corning Inc.
January 19, 2006.
Miller, Andrew R. Orthopedic Surgeon for Guthrie Group. January 9,
2006.
Miller, Joseph A. Chief Technology Officer for Corning Inc. January 17,
2006.
Takeuchi, Esther A. Director of Research for Greatbatch Technologies,
Clarence NY. December 21, 2005.
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Images used in the website:
peak flow meter
bronchioles
pulse oximeter
new york times
Razr cell phone
Smart hologram
hospital sign
house
network
school building
Prototype
Material:
Livestrong bracelet
Music:
Winston, George. "Thanksgiving." Windham Hill Records Sampler '84. A&M
Records, Inc.
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