What invention launched electronics? Learn about the vacuum tube diode, how it controls electrons, and why it powered radios and computers.
Thomas Edison Episodes
173. Edison Effect | The Birth of Modern Electronics
Ever wondered what sparked the invention of modern electronics? Tune in to Science LIVE as Roger Billings explores the Edison Effect, revealing how Thomas Edison’s groundbreaking discovery led to advances in electrical technology. Learn how Edison’s work with electron flow paved the way for innovations like light bulbs and today’s digital devices.
159. Thomas Edison and the Inventioneering Mentorship Legacy
How did Thomas Edison change the world? In this episode of Science LIVE, Roger Billings takes us through Edison’s incredible journey of invention. Discover how Edison’s creativity and determination led to groundbreaking inventions, like the lightbulb and phonograph. Learn about the legacy of the Roger Billings Mentoring program and how Edison’s problem-solving approach can inspire your own creative thinking!
54. The Lear Legacy
Roger Billings reflects on his time with his mentor, William P. Lear, who was himself mentored by the legendary Thomas Edison. Discover how Dr. Billings carries forward this legacy through the Roger Billings Scholarship, impacting and guiding thousands of students worldwide.
