Ping 122: Omnitouch, PocketTouch, Cutting Phone Costs, Ballmer's Feeling Lucky Laura and Paul are back to their hyper-selves this week and bring you all sorts of touchy subjects and the banter you have learned to love. Stories:
Red Ribbon Week - Drinking and Smoking
Red Ribbon Week. What's the best way to help someone you love who is struggling in life? This video addresses what to do if you know someone who is drinking or smoking. And what if they are adults? (01:08)
Exploring the Moon
Future astronauts return to the lunar surface in this animation. For larger resolution and downloads see: http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/videogallery/
Weekly ISS Recap - Dec. 5-9, 2011
The weekly International Space Station video recap for Dec. 5-9, 2011.
Nurse told Jackson propofol was not safe for home use
Oct. 25 - A nurse testified that Michael Jackson asked repeatedly for propofol as a sleep aid. Lindsay Claiborn reports.
La révolution des exoplanètes
Conférence donnée à l'IAP le 4 octobre 2011, par Guillaume Hébrard, astrophysicien à l'IAP.
La première planète orbitant autour d'une étoile autre que le Soleil a été découverte en 1995 à l'Observatoire de Haute-Provence. Plus de 500 planètes extrasolaires ont été détectées depuis lors, notamment par les méthodes dites des vitesses radiales et des transits. Ces découvertes ont entraîné de grandes avancées en exoplanétologie. Elles permettent de mieux compren
An Introduction to Togitsu, Japan
A Japanese college student introduces her hometown, Togitsu, Japan, in this selection. The selection contains a slide show of photos with narration provided by the student. ( 3:36)
Bubble Guppies: Bunch of Bones
This video explains why bones are important and mentions several body parts. The kids love the catchy song and it really captures their attention. Great for ESL students. (1:32)
IMPACT Speaker: Dennis Lockhart
Dennis Lockhart, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, addresses students, faculty, staff and community members on the topic of "Observations on the Work of and Working at the Fed."
In the talk, Lockhart provides a basic introduction to the work of the Fed, discusses his own career path that led him to his current position, and shares "a day in the life", detailing his meetings, actions, and responsibilities on the job.
2011 Game Day Video in progress
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Purdue dedicates Gatewood Wing of Mechanical Engineering
Purdue University dedicated the Roger B. Gatewood Wing of Mechanical Engineering on Friday (Oct. 21).
The new wing, which is connected to the Mechanical Engineering Building, opened in August. It is Purdue's first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) building, earning a LEED Gold certification.
http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2011/111019CordovaGatewood.html
What is the futue of learning in Canada? - Dr. Paul Cappon
Dr. Paul Cappon, Canadian Council on Learning, presented CCL's recent findings on all aspects of the learning cycle: from early childhood through school, post-secondary education, and adult and workplace learning and training.
Publishing with MATLAB
Serhat Beyenir
Basic Publishing with MATLAB
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Preface
Serhat Beyenir
Preface to "A Brief Introduction to Engineering Computation with MATLAB"
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Greek PM calls for unity to save nation
Nov. 5 - Prime minister George Papandreou plans for new unity government after surviving vote of confidence but scepticism remains on the streets of Athens. Sunita Rappai reports.
Ralph Lauren's life goes on display
Oct. 26 - Oprah Winfrey conducts rare live interview with fashion designer Ralph Lauren. Alicia Powell reports.
Short Vowels, Short Vowels, Short Vowels With Miss Jenny
Children learn the basic vowel sounds in "Short Vowels, Short Vowels, Short Vowels" with Miss Jenny. (1:09)
Elon University physics robot competition
Students in Jochen Fischer's class constructed robots and pitted them against each other with the goal of knocking the opponent off the playing surface.
Diversity Lecture: Jeannette Walls
Author Jeannette Walls speaks about the lessons she's learned since writing her book "The Glass Castle." Sponsored by the Bob and Aleicia Woodrick Diversity Learning Center at Grand Rapids Community College.
