Mark Rober Timeline by Chase Grendahl

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1980s-1990s – Mark Rober is born and grows up with a passion for science and engineering, often conducting experiments as a kid.

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2004 – He earns a mechanical engineering degree from Brigham Young University and later a master’s from USC. (Labor: He applies his knowledge and skills to work as an engineer.)

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2004-2013 – Rober works as an engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, contributing to projects like the Mars Rover Curiosity. (Capital: NASA uses advanced technology, tools, and equipment to build space exploration devices.)

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2011 – He creates a viral YouTube video of a Halloween costume using two iPads to create an optical illusion, sparking his interest in content creation.

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2013 – He leaves NASA to work at Apple as a product designer for their special projects team. (Entrepreneurship: He takes a risk by shifting careers and working on innovative tech projects.)

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2018 – He gains widespread fame for his glitter bomb package prank designed to catch porch thieves, leading to multiple viral videos. (Land: The materials for the glitter bomb, like metal, plastic, and electronics, come from natural resources.)

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Present Day – Mark Rober continues to create popular science videos, run his “CrunchLabs” STEM education company, and inspire millions to explore engineering and problem-solving.

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