Freeman Dyson on Living Through Four Revolutions
Freeman Dyson, Professor Emeritus at Princeton University delivers a lecture entitled, Living Through Four Revolutions. Dyson discusses Space Technology, Nuclear Energy, the Genome and the Computer Revolution.
Filmmaker Darren Aronofsky on the Mead Film Fest
Much has changed in documentary filmmaking since the American Museum of Natural History organized the first Margaret Mead Film Festival in 1977 as a celebration of the pioneering anthropologist and longtime Museum curator.
But the one constant has been the Mead Festival's enduring distinction for bringing the public the best in innovative nonfiction films, a legacy that will be celebrated at this year's 35th-anniversary program held from Thursday, November 10, through Sunday, November 13.
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THE ART OF TRANSLATION: Robert Hass Reads Czesław Miłosz
http://lunchpoems.berkeley.edu/
Born in San Francisco, Robert Hass is a California poet but his poetry, translations, and essays reveal an intimacy that transcends the borders of states and nations. With his direct clarity and promotion of literacy in "places where poets don't go," he served two years as U. S. Poet Laureate (1995-97). His numerous books include Sun Under Wood, Time and Materials, and The Apple Trees at Olema: New and Selected Poems. Hass's numerous accolades include the MacArthu
Driving a Performance Culture
Faisal Abdalla, vice president of independent Toyota distributor Adbul Latif Jameel, talks Sept. 27, 2011, at Thunderbird School of Global Management. http://www.thunderbird.edu
Cambridge Festival of Ideas: Access all archives
Find out more about the eagerly awaited Cambridge Festival of Ideas event 'Access all archives: sights and sounds' which will take place on Monday 24 October 2011. The University's museums will be brought alive with live music and cutting-edge sound installations to accompany your exploration of the archives. Film and photography projections, improvisation, gamelan gongs, DJ sets and more combine to awaken your senses as you embark on a trail of discovery throughout this late night opening. Full
Electronic Arts Program - Academic Spotlight
The Missouri State electronic arts program combines talented students from art and design, music, and the media, journalism and film departments. These students collaborate to produce animated pieces, documentaries, commercials, short films and many other creative works.
During the 2010-2011 academic year, 12 students from the electronic arts program won 20 awards at regional and national media competitions recognizing their collaborative efforts.
This included honors for best film, best narr
TbFe2Ge2: Crystal Tetragonal Plate CORE-Materials posted a photo: This photograph shows a crystal tetragonal plate of TbFe2Ge2 grown by dissolving the starting elements in Sn flux at ~1200°C, then sl
CAV 2011- Activité physique et cancer
Conférence débat ERI du Centre de Lutte contre le Cancer de Nancy (Centre Alexis Vautrin)
Titre : CAV 2011- Activité physique et cancer.
Intervenantes : Anne LESUR (médecin oncologue - Centre de Lutte Contre le Cancer lorraine (CLCCL) Alexis Vautrin de Nancy).
Résumé : De nombreuses études suggèrent que l’activité physique pourrait prévenir l’apparition d’une pathologie cancéreuse. En effet, les sujets exerçant une activité physique régulière ont une m
EEMIS 2011 - le point sur le DMP et les projets de l'ASIP
Titre: EEMIS 2011 - Une petite histoire de la raison
Conférence enregistrée lors de la "Sixième Ecole d' Eté Méditérranéenne d'Information En Santé" sur le thème "Systèmes d'Information : de l'hôpital au territoire, bilan et perspectives"
du 18 au 22 juillet 2011à Corte (Corse). Conférences organisés par Associations AIM et AMIS, en partenariat avec l'Université de Corse - Institut universitaire de Santé et Service de Formation Conti
ISS Update - Oct. 19, 2011
The International Space Station video update for Oct. 19, 2011.
2011-12 Homecoming Court: Devan Sayles
During my time at Michigan State University, I have taken on many different roles. I am a leader, a computer programmer, a band member, a volunteer and an honors student. I am a mentor, a mentee, a friend, a roommate.
But above all, I am a Spartan.
As a member of the 2011-12 Homecoming Court, I have also become an ambassador. I could not feel more honored or grateful to be able to represent MSU along with nine other accomplished and inspiring Spartan seniors. This university has provided me w
ชาติ ศาสนา พระมหากษัตริย์: Nation, Religion, King Ep3
Three of the pillars of Thai society are in the spotlight in this new vodcast series titled ชาติ ศาสนา พระมหากษัตริย์: Nation, Religion, King. This is episode three of three.
The third and final episode focuses on Phramahakasat - King. The panel - Dr Tyrell Haberkorn, Dr Pavin Chachavalpongpun, Dr Patrick Jory and Professor Charnvit Kasetsiri - discuss the role of the monarchy in Thai life and the lese majeste law.
This three part series brings tog
2011 ISU Homecoming Kickoff (Flash Mob)
The Quad became the scene of a spontaneous dancing event at the Homeconing Kick-off! Captured here by our every- ready videographers. http://IllinoisStateHomecoming.com
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Battle wounds and prayers in Libya
Oct. 14 - Scores wounded in latest fighting in Sirte between Libyan interim government forces and militants loyal to deposed leader Muammar Gaddafi. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Inside Windows Phone #26: Windows Phone LOVES Student Developers! In this edition of Inside Windows Phone, we welcome Microsoft's resident Ninja Ben Lower to the stage to talk about all the things we're doing to help student developers get started building outstanding apps and games for Windows Phone. Here are a bunch of links to the various things we talked about:
Kids in Micro-g: Pepper Oil Surprise
Astronauts Cady Coleman and Paolo Nespoli perform the Pepper Oil Surprise experiment from Potlatch Elementary School in Potlatch, Idaho. This research investigates the interaction of liquid pepper/oil and water in a plastic bag in microgravity.
Selective Listening: Drown Out the Noise- FICA Past Work
Summary of the past work done with the fastICA algorithm.
Professor Brian Schmidt - Nobel Prize for Physics Press Conference
The Australian National University is celebrating the awarding of the Nobel Prize for Physics to Professor Brian Schmidt.
Announced in Stockholm, Sweden overnight, the award is shared with two US scientists – Professor Adam Riess from Johns Hopkins University and Professor Saul Perlmutter from the University of California, Berkeley.
Diversity Week - " From Combat to Classroom—Students Who Serve"
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