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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1623: Joel Dorman and Ester Steele

Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dr. John Lienhard, as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) · August 30, 2026 · 1 min read

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An episode of The Engines of Our Ingenuity has been released, numbered 1623. This episode focuses on the textbooks of two individuals, Joel Dorman and Esther Steele. The episode is described as an introduction to two special teachers.

Further details about the episode and its content are available from the source. The episode number and names of the individuals featured are the primary details provided, with little additional information given about the episode's content or context.

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Category: schools · Published: August 30, 2026 · Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) · Reading time: 1 min

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1623: Joel Dorman and Ester Steele

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