The College of Optical Sciences: Past, Present, and Future
The College of Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona is a great place to do research and to study and learn optics and photonics. This talk gives a short history of the Optical Sciences Center, now the College of Optical Sciences, describing some of the decisions and actions that have shaped the college. The current status of the college and future plans of the college will be presented. This presentation was given by Dr. Jim Wyant, Dean of the University of Arizona's College of Optic
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Connecting With the Arts: What's the Big Idea?
This program is about planning and teaching toward big ideas — important understandings that have lasting value. Participants will see  how arts-integrated instruction enables students to make deeply personal connections to what they are learning.
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Outlaw: The Legend of Robin Hood, a graphic novel by Tony Lee
The author, a Children's Choice Book Award finalist, reads his graphic novel, Outlaw: The Legend of Robin Hood.  His voice has an English accent and his reading is enthusiastic. The viewer can turn the pages of the book by clicking on them, and can read along with the author, who is seen in a side window, reading and talking to the viewer.  One of the "A Story Before Bed" author read-alouds.  (8:49)
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Stem-and-Leaf Plots
In this video (06:45), Mr. Khan explains how stem-and-leaf plots are used. Mr. Khan uses the computer software (with different colors) to illustrate his points. Sal Khan is the recipient of the 2009 Microsoft Tech Award in Education.
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Histograms
In this video (06:08), Mr. Khan explains how to visualize data using a histogram. Mr. Khan uses the computer software (with different colors) to illustrate his points. Sal Khan is the recipient of the 2009 Microsoft Tech Award in Education.
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Box-and-Whisker Plot
In this video (13:14), Mr. Khan explains how use data in a box-and-whisker plot. Mr. Khan uses the computer software (with different colors) to illustrate his points. Sal Khan is the recipient of the 2009 Microsoft Tech Award in Education.
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Quadratic Regression
This instructor in this video, Sal Khan, uses a calculator to perform a quadratic regression. Mr. Khan uses computer software (with different colors) to illustrate his points. Sal Khan is the recipient of the 2009 Microsoft Tech Award in Education. The viewer may want to open the video to 'full screen' as the instructor fits a lot of information on a dark screen.
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Solving and Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two Variables, Part I
In this video, Sal Khan demonstrates how to solve and graph a linear inequality (y > 5). He starts with a number line. Mr. Khan uses the Paint Program (with different colors) to illustrate his points. Sal Khan is the recipient of the 2009 Microsoft Tech Award in Education. (02:14) There is a lot of information on the screen--the viewer may want to open the video to 'full screen.'
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Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two Variables, Part II
In this video, Sal Khan demonstrates how to solve and graph a linear inequality (y < 3X + 5). Mr. Khan uses the Paint Program (with different colors) to illustrate his points. Sal Khan is the recipient of the 2009 Microsoft Tech Award in Education. (02:41) There is a lot of information on the screen--the viewer may want to open the video to 'full screen.'
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Outbreak of WW II
On September 1, 1939, the Second World War commenced in Europe when German troops invaded Poland. After the conquest of Poland and its division between Germany and the Soviet Union, Europe settled into the "Phony War." In the spring, Hitler unleashed a "blitzkrieg" ("lightening war") that swept through Denmark, Norway, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Taking advantage of the non-aggression pact, Soviet forces defeated Finland and occupied the Baltic States. Winston Churchill succeeded the discredit
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The Fog of Games: Legacy, Land Grabs and Liberty. Reporting the London Olympics
The Olympics are brief and transitory television events that disguise and justify mega projects of vast urban restructuring that permanently distort our cities for the benefit of a few business interests. The common features of these mega projects are unprecedented land grabs, the peddling of myths of 'regeneration' and 'legacy' benefits, the sweeping away of democratic structures and planning restraints, the transfer of public money into private hands, and 'information management' to hide truth
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Anatomy of a Neuron
In this video, Sal Khan, offers an introduction to the neuron and its anatomy.  He says the neuron may possibly be one of the most interesting cells in the body. Mr. Khan uses the Paint Program (with different colors) to illustrate his points. Sal Khan is the recipient of the 2009 Microsoft Tech Award in Education.
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Neuronal Synapses (Chemical)
In this video, Sal Khan, discusses how one neuron can stimulate (or inhibit) another neuron at a chemical synapse.  He says the neuron may possibly be one of the most interesting cells in the body. Mr. Khan uses the Paint Program (with different colors) to illustrate his points. Sal Khan is the recipient of the 2009 Microsoft Tech Award in Education.
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Saltatory Conduction in Neurons
In this video, Sal Khan discusses how saltatory conduction or how neurons use both electrotonic and action potentials to have signals move quickly while not losing strength.  Mr. Khan uses the Paint Program (with different colors) to illustrate his points. Sal Khan is the recipient of the 2009 Microsoft Tech Award in Education.
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Become an Accountant: Why Study Accounting
This video explains the reasons to study accounting including the many career and growth opportunities the field offers and increased regulation to prevent unethical behavior.
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Junior Solar Sprint and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car Competitions
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory hosts the U.S. Department of Energy's Junior Solar Sprint/Hydrogen Fuel Cell (JSS/HFC) Car Competitions. Middle School teams from all over the Colorado Region participate in this fun, educational and exciting event. Teams work together building solar and/or hydrogen fuel cell cars with guidance from a parent or teacher coach to compete in race and design categories. A "Spirit Award" is also presented to the team recognized for good sportsmanship. Building
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Governor Ronald Reagan on "Sonny & Cher" tv show
Then Governor of California Ronald Reagan in a comedy skit with Sonny and Cher. Sonny gives Ronnie the coveted Bono Award.
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Tribute to Ronald Reagan
Produced for a special dinner in Washington called the Ronald Reagan Award Gala included are actual news reels of speeches as well as funeral.
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Why Lattice Multiplication Works
In this video, Sal Khan, discusses why lattice multiplication works. Mr. Khan uses the Paint Program (with different colors) to illustrate his points. Sal Khan is the recipient of the 2009 Microsoft Tech Award in Education.
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Acknowledgements
Are you about to undertake a PhD in science, technology or mathematics? If so, this unit will help you to examine your work processes. You will consider and develop the nature of postgraduate work and look at the planning of work needed at doctoral level.
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