Testing the waters
Chemistry professor John Brennan talks about a paper strip, developed at McMaster University, that can detect harmful concentrations of E. coli in recreational water within minutes.
The bioactive paper detects E. coli quickly* and simply, with much greater accuracy than existing portable technology.
Read the full story: http://dailynews.mcmaster.ca/story.cfm?id=8902
*Test time accelerated for video demonstration.
Zach Hall on Neuroethics
Zach Hall, Dean of Research at the School of Medicine, University of Southern California, on Neuroethics: A Challenge for a New Age. His lecture was delivered at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto on November 12, 2003.
School of Science Dean's Colloquium: Ted Kelly
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Durden Appreciation Day
"You aimed well," too. The Student Body thanks President William Durden for his service to the college on the Steps of Old West.
http://www.dickinson.edu/
Islam: Final Things
Religions all make claims about the purpose of life and 'final' destinations. In this video Dr Jon Hoover and Mr Shujahat Aslam, an imam, discuss aspect of Islam's teaching on final things.
The Annual Shapiro Writing Contest
This special edition of Tower Views highlights, The Annual Shapiro Writing celebration, where students were awarded scholarships based on their performance in the Shapiro Writing Contest earlier this semester.
UT Criminal Justice Professor Morris Jenkins on School Discipline
Media Coverage WTOL & WNWO
UT Receives PAW Award from Polar Bears International and Toledo Zoo
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In Loving Memory: Dr. LeRoy Walker, Sr.
Memorial Service at Duke university Chapel
01.05.2012 – Langsam gesprochene Nachrichten
Trainiere dein Hörverstehen mit den Nachrichten der Deutschen Welle von Dienstag – als Text und als verständlich gesprochene Audio-Datei.
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Bei einem Fährunglück auf dem Fluss Brahmaputra im Nordosten Indiens sind mindestens 105 Menschen ums Leben gekommen. Rund hundert Menschen werden nach Behördenangaben noch vermisst, weitere 150 konnten an Land schwimmen oder wurden gerettet. Die mit rund 350 Passagieren überfüllte Doppeldecker-Fähre war bei schwerem Sturm in zwei Teile zerbro
Peer Advisors & Mentors (PAM) Spotlight: Katie Apolinaro
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Developing Course and Laboratory Homepages for the World Wide Web
This learning object is designed to introduce teachers and course coordinators to the use of Netscape Navigator Gold, and to provide a brief introduction to web page design.
Aerial view of a city
When a city is built, habitat and most organisms living in it are killed or forced to flee. Cities use a lot of energy and water and create a tremendous amount of waste and runoff. Development is the biggest source of pollution.
Hot Topics: Cool Talk-Responsible Citizenship
Two University of St. Thomas Law Professors address the question "How Should A Catholic Vote?" in the final discourse of St. Thomas's "Hot Topics: Cool Talk" series. Sponsored by the Murphy Institute for Catholic Thought, Law and Public Policy, the series of public discourses explored both the Catholic positions and some challenging perspectives on major policy issues likely to be the focus of debate in the 2012 fall elections. Topics this year included: same sex marriage, embryo rights and
Woordsoorten : Werkblad In dit werkblad staan oefeningen over de woordsoorten: zelfstandige naamwoorden, werkwoorden, lidwoorden, bijvoeglijke naamwoorden.
HIS348 Session 1 Summer 2012
Labor in American Society with Mike Fraga 05/05/12
The Punctuated Equilibrium of Social Progress
UC Berkeley Energy and Resources Group 19th Annual Lecture on Energy and the Environment
The Punctuated Equilibrium of Social Progress
Joan Blades, Co-Founder and President of the Board of Directors of MomsRising.org, Co-Founder of MoveOn.org, and Co-Creator of Living Room Conversations
http://erg.berkeley.edu
Recovery and Reconstruction in Liberia
Steve Radelet (Chief Economist, USAID) and Carrie Hessler-Radelet (Deputy Director, Peace Corps) spoke about the challenges facing Liberia in rapidly invigorating the economy and public services after 14 years of civil war. Appropriate policy choices should be based on data, best practices from other countries (especially within the region), as well as local community meetings.
Glas : Cursus In deze cursus maken de leerlingen kennis met de eigenschappen van glas. Er bestaan verschillende soorten glas, die voor diverse doeleinden gebruikt worden. Daarnaast wordt er aandacht besteed aan de beperking van de productie van glas …
Ufo's : Dramales Opbouwende drama-activiteit rond ufo's. Lesstructuur:
