While growing up, Dr. John Borg experimented by launching rockets. Today he's still researching the effects of explosions and collisions. His specialty lies in shock physics, the research of understanding how material responds under extreme conditions. The professor of mechanical engineering has studied the implications for subjects as diverse as earthquakes and the knuckleball.

Episode 14 of Illuminating Intellect

Hosted by Dan Myers, Marquette University Provost

Produced by Tim Cigelske, Director of Social Media