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AnnMarie Thomas: Hands-on science with squishy circuits

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In a zippy demo at TED U, AnnMarie Thomas shows how two different kinds of homemade play dough can be used to demonstrate electrical properties -- by lighting up LEDs, spinning motors, and turning little kids into circuit designers.

AnnMarie Thomas works on the playful side of engineering -- using cool tools to teach and help others. Full bio ยป

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