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Build a tower, build a team

Build a tower, build a team

Tom Wujec presents some surprisingly deep research into the "marshmallow problem" -- a simple team-building exercise that involves dry spaghetti, one yard of tape and a marshmallow. Who can build the tallest tower with these ingredients? And why does a surprising group always beat the average?

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Material Type:
Presentation
Date Added to MERLOT:
October 31, 2023
Date Modified in MERLOT:
November 4, 2024
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Submitter:
Cathy Swift
Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institution Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
College Upper Division, Graduate School
Technical Format:
Video, Website
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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No
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Unknown
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No

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