Evolution of Mechanical Hearts

This video is part of the 2020 SciTech Lecture Series from Forsyth Technical Community College. This series of lectures and interviews is held every year and covers an array of science and technology topics. This lecture features Dr. Paul Allaire, retired UVA Chaired Professor and Chief Technical Officer of Rotor Bearing Solutions International. Paul is a mechanical engineer and has been a teacher for many years. During this lecture, Paul discusses parts of a heart, how a heart works, what happens when a heart doesn't work properly, and artificial heart pumps. The video recording runs 37:29 minutes in length.