Mintchell Report: Emerson Exchange 2012

Back in Ohio after a week in California, Gary Mintchell, Co-founder and Editor in Chief, reports on the Emerson Exchange and ponders sharing the enthusiasm and energy from them with young people considering a career in engineering. (Approximate Time - 5:50)

Gary MintchelCo-Founder and Editor in Chief
Oct 16th, 2012
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