National Science Foundation: Profiles of Scientists and Engineers: Materials Engineer

Meet Carlos Barrios, a materials engineer, who shows us some of the latest engineering projects taking place at 3M. His work in adhesives can have applications to such diverse areas as medicine, sports, aerospace, and electronics. He discusses using ideas from nature in developing new materials, steps in the design process, and what the future holds for materials engineering. Learn also what education one needs in order to pursue this career. [6:46]