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Jim Hutchins, Weber State University – The Brain is Maintained by Chance the GardenerJim Hutchins, Weber State University – The Brain is Maintained by Chance the Gardener
What is the best way to wire a brain? Jim Hutchins, professor of health sciences at Weber State University, delves into the synapses to find out. Jim…
2 years, 11 months ago
Amber Reed, Spelman College – Nostalgia After Apartheid in South AfricaAmber Reed, Spelman College – Nostalgia After Apartheid in South Africa
Nostalgia may not be telling us the truth of the past. Amber Reed, assistant professor of international studies at Spelman College, examines why this…
2 years, 11 months ago
Bart Elmore, The Ohio State University – Why Cooling Coca-Cola Warms Our PlanetBart Elmore, The Ohio State University – Why Cooling Coca-Cola Warms Our Planet
Have you enjoyed a cold Coca-Cola yet this summer? Bart Elmore, professor of environmental history and core faculty member of the sustainability inst…
2 years, 11 months ago
Cihan Uzmanoglu, Binghamton University – The Stock Market TipsCihan Uzmanoglu, Binghamton University – The Stock Market Tips
How much does the stock market affect tipping in a cab ride? Cihan Uzmanoglu, Zurack professor of finance and economics at Binghamton University, exa…
2 years, 11 months ago
Rachel Savage, University of Toronto – Reimagining Aging in PlaceRachel Savage, University of Toronto – Reimagining Aging in Place
A large portion of the American population will soon by 65 or older; how do we best care for this group? Rachel Savage, assistant professor at the in…
2 years, 11 months ago
Carolyn Eichner, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee – The Paris Commune: The Long Shadow of France’s “Other” RevolutionCarolyn Eichner, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee – The Paris Commune: The Long Shadow of France’s “Other” Revolution
We can look to the past for visions of how to shape our future. Carolyn Eichner, professor of history and women’s & gender studies at the University …
2 years, 11 months ago
Patrick James, University of California Dornsife – What Iraq Can Teach Us About the War in UkrainePatrick James, University of California Dornsife – What Iraq Can Teach Us About the War in Ukraine
What can the Iraq war tell us about Ukraine from a U.S. perspective? Patrick James, Dana and David Dornsife Dean’s Professor of International Relatio…
2 years, 11 months ago
Robin Morrison, University of Zurich – Overcoming AdversityRobin Morrison, University of Zurich – Overcoming Adversity
Resiliency is a great skill to master. Robin Morrison, senior researcher at the University of Zurich and affiliate scientist at the Dian Fossey Goril…
2 years, 11 months ago
Bryant Simon, Temple University – The History of Public Bathrooms, A Story of InequalityBryant Simon, Temple University – The History of Public Bathrooms, A Story of Inequality
Everyone needs bathrooms, so why do they cause so many issues? Bryant Simon, professor of history at Temple University, looks to the past for a clue.…
2 years, 11 months ago
Samantha Dodson, University of British Columbia – The Morality of Himpathy for Sexual HarassersSamantha Dodson, University of British Columbia – The Morality of Himpathy for Sexual Harassers
Women in the workplace still fight an uphill battle to report sexual harassment. Samantha Dodson, postdoctoral research fellow at the University of B…
2 years, 11 months ago