Meet Bénédicte Kurzen: Going Beyond Muslim-Christian Conflict in Nigeria
Learn more: http://pulitzercenter.org/projects/nigeria-lagos-religion-sectarian-crisis-christian-muslim
Staying clear of superficiality in her reporting of Nigeria's sectarian violence, Pulitzer Center photojournalist Bénédicte Kurzen traveled to Jos, a city that, for over a decade, has been the epicenter of clashes between the Muslim north and the Christian south. With Pulitzer Center grantee Joe Bavier, Kurzen started this long-term project during the 2011 presidential election to uncover t
Senegal's Rappers Drive Protests For Political Change
Learn more: http://pulitzercenter.org/projects/senegal-hip-hop-movement-democracy-election-president-abdoulade-wade-constitutional-coup
Rappers and musicians in Senegal, along with local journalists, founded Y'en a Marre (Enough is Enough) as a way to call for political and social change in the West African country. One of their primary goals has been to ensure that current President Abdoulaye Wade does not take office for a third term in 2012, which they say goes against Senegal's constitution
Do Lectures: Â Nature as a Mentor
They can be small Do’s or big Do’s or just extraordinary Do’s. But when you listen to the story of Allen, and imagining a world empowered by Nature’s genius.CEO of the Biomimicry 3.8 group. These speeches light a fire in your belly to go and Do your thing, your passion, the thing that sits in the back of your head each day, just waiting, and waiting for you to follow your heart. (21:17)
Cars on the highway
Driving requires coordination and cooperation between drivers. Timing is also crucial-a few seconds can save a life. Putting extra time and distance between you and the car in front of you is best.
Arts and Science Students Showcase their Research
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Undergraduate students from the humanities, social sciences and sciences gathered in the LB Building on Friday, March 30th to present their research and showcase their research-creation projects at a daylong event hosted by the Faculty of Arts and Science.
Since its inception in 2006, close to 500 students have participated in Undergraduate Research Day. Each year the judges are asked to evaluate projects based on presentation, rele
Discrete Random Variables: Summary of the Discrete Probability Functions
Susan Dean,
Barbara Illowsky, Ph.D.
This module provides a review of the binomial, geometric, hypergeometric, and Poisson probability distribution functions and their properties.
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Academic Lecturer - Nicholas A. Peppas
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Toward Regulation of Nanomaterials: Gerald McKenny
Gerald McKenny
Learn More: http://reilly.nd.edu/conference/nanomaterials
Jim McKenna - 60 seconds research
Jim McKenna, Professor of Physical Activity and Health at Leeds Metropolitan University has only 60 seconds to describe his research interests.
The Man From Independence
During the 1944 campaign the Democratic Party, knowing the health of Franklin Delano Roosevelt was fading, chose Harry Truman as their Vice President. In this video clip, learn more about the reasons behind choosing Truman as the Vice President and ultimately the President of the United States. (4:33)
Pythagorean Theorem
This is a ten-minute, clear video about the Pythagorean Theorem.
Juan
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Health Care Reform: Life after the Supreme Court Debate
The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard arguments both for and against President Obama's health care reform initiative, known as the Affordable Care Act. The provision at the center of the legal debate -- the individual mandate -- requires all adults to buy health insurance, either through their employers or by purchasing it themselves. Knowledge@Wharton talked with Wharton professors Scott Harrington, Jonathan Kolstad, Mark Pauly and Arnold Rosoff about the possible outcomes of the court case; th
Learning Living Democracy
Auburn University students will get hands-on experience with community activism and engagement this summer through the Living Democracy project.
Launched in 2011, the yearlong project brings together students and citizens to collaborate on issues of concern to participating Alabama communities. Bayou La Batre, Selma/Cahawba, Collinsville, Elba, Hobson City, Linden, Marion and Valley are participating in the inaugural year. The project is funded in part by the Kettering Foundation, headquartered
Thank A Teacher
Find out how you can say thank you to an inspirational teacher and help out the future teachers of tomorrow. Video by Mary Stanton.
The Future of Privatisation
Emeritus Professor David Parker looks at the future of privatisation in the United Kingdom. He has recently completed the second volume of the Official History of Privatisation having been appointed by former Prime Minister Tony Blair in 2004 as part of the programme of Official Histories managed by the Cabinet Office.
ASB President Kimbrely Dandridge
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TWC9: Azure Media Services, C9 for Win8, MAVIS and more This week on Channel 9, Dan and Clint discuss the week's top developer news, including:
I learn best when... pt 1
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Amazing Octopus Color Transformation
Ever wish you could change shape and color the way the Cyanea octopus can? (02:28)
