Online. On Campus. On Track.
http://summersession.illinoisstate.edu/
Students talk about the benefits of enrolling in classes at Illinois State University during Summer Session 2011.
Napa Valley
Auburn students study in Napa Valley, CA.
Station Change of Command Ceremony
Expedition 26 Commander Scott Kelly ceremonially hands command of the International Space Station over to Flight Engineer Dmitry Kondratyev, who will serve as Expedition 27 commander.
La condition urbaine (Olivier Mongin)
La question de la relation au territoire est aujourd’hui centrale. La mondialisation technologique et économique a des effets immédiats sur le territoire. Alors que les philosophes grecs ont pensé un espace d’agglomération (y compris des savoirs) et que la ville médiévale se vivait comme un espace de contacts très fort, en quelques siècles, nous sommes passés à un espace de proximité : un territoire de flux et de mobilité totale. Cet espace urbain conjoint un territoire et un
ENS Lyon - La peur détruira-t-elle la ville? (Sophie Body-Gendrot)
La peur facilite la gouvernance des peuples, mobilise les citoyens, légitime un séparatisme social spontané. Son instrumentalisation politique et médiatique est ciblée sur la ville, car celle-ci est la métaphore des tensions sociales. L'«insécurité» cache un refoulé de questions majeures pour les sociétés et pour les habitants des villes, en particulier.
Illustrated Story: The "Art" of Editing
This video teaches how to use software to do story-editing. It does not give too many examples, but provides some insight into how the software program, Prezi, works.
The Advantages of Satellite Tracking
The Advantages of Satellite Tracking - Learn about how Europe is using satellite tracking in reducing the crime rate. (01:05)
The History of the First Satellites in Space
The History of the First Satellites in Space - Learn about the history of the first satellite launches, such as the Sputnik 1, Sputniks 2 and the Explorer 1. Also, learn about when the Van Allen Belt was discovered.
2011HumanitarianAwardInterview.mov
Clips from an interview with 2011 Humanitarian Award Winner Ryan Schlief
Noam Chomsky - UCL Rickman Godlee Lecture 2011
Professor Noam Chomsky, UCL Rickman Godlee Lecture 2011 - Contours of global order: Domination, stability, security in a changing world. Playlist of lecture excerpts: http://bit.ly/dKk2qY
Further links:
Blog post on the event: http://bit.ly/hwklig
Professor Chomsky's MIT page: http://bit.ly/gon5cT
Problem Solving for Immunization Programs
Countries around the world - even those at war - are collaborating to ensure that children under the age of five don't die from diseases for which vaccines are available. In the past twenty years, global vaccine coverage has surpassed eighty percent, and a second disease, polio, is nearly eradicated. In the United States, coverage rates are even higher, and vaccine-preventable diseases are now rare. Never have so many resources been focused on immunization - yet problems remain. Additional, high
Interview with Radmilla Cody on Talkingfeather Radio
Recently Radmilla Cody spent some time talking with Penny Gamble-Williams and her husband Thunder on their show Talking Feather Radio on BlogTalkRadio.com. Listen to this wonderful interview where she talks about her experiences as being a biracial girl growing up on the Navajo Reservation and later being chosen as the first biracial Miss Navajo Nation. She was selected as one of NPR's Great Voices and will be performing at the Eiteljorg Museum on March 19. In addition, the museum will screen a
Roberto Capucci: Art into Fashion
March 16, 2011 - June 5, 2011: Italian fashion designer and artist Roberto Capucci (born 1930) is revered by contemporary designers for his innovative silhouettes and masterful use
of form, color, and materials. This exhibition—featuring over eighty works, as well as original drawings and sketches—will be the first survey of his work in the United States.
NYIT Global Update: Mandarin: 03/16/11
New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) Global Update: Mandarin Version: 03/16/11
Learn How a Nuclear Reactor Works
Learn how a nuclear reactor works. Simple animation. (00:50)
Learn About the Dangers of Cosmic Radiation on Astronauts
Learn about different types of radiation on earth. Also learn about the dangers and risks of cosmic radiation for astronauts and how scientist are trying to prevent this.
Mind Mapping - Mini Lecture
A mini-lecture on Mind Mapping this looks at the benefits of using mind mapping to help organise ideas and use as a memory aid.
Portugal's warning after downgrade
Portugal's government blamed higher rates paid at a debt auction on Wednesday on the opposition's refusal to back its latest austerity plans, warning a political standoff could force it to seek a bailout
