Interview with Professor Walter Lewin – The Physics Magician

Justin Hernandez — Tue, 13 May 2008 22:17:19 +0000

Physics and fun are two words that rarely go in the same sentence. Yet, through MIT’s OpenCourseWare, [pqr]Professor Lewin has taken physics out of the textbook and into the hearts of netizens[/pqr]. His love for physics is surpassed only by his love of teaching – a sincerity that is easily recognizable by his thousands of “students” around the world. With smiles and laughter, these students quickly forget the difficulties of physics, and focus on learning through masterful demonstrations.

In this brief interview Professor Lewin gives insight into what drives him and what he has learned from life.

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The Interview

What are your nicknames and why did you receive them?::

I have no nick names

What items do you always carry with you?::

Linear polarizer, grating and compass.

What challenges do you face in your line of work, and have you ever felt like giving up?::

Try to stay ahead in the horse race of competition.

What does your work environment look like?::

Colorful office

What do you consider your greatest failure and why?::