Elton John commemorates World AIDS Day
Dec. 01 - Sir Elton John lights the Sydney Opera House to commemorate World AIDS Day. John Russell reports.
Population Screening for Barrett Esophagus: A Prospective Randomized Pilot Study
By: WentzMR Dr. Ganapathy A. Prasad, Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, discusses his article appearing in the December 2011 issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings on the use of unsedated transnasal endoscopy and video caspule endoscopy in diagnosing Barrett's Esophagus. Available at: http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.com/content/86/12/1174
Life in the Universe: Finding Intelligence
Recorded on 11/29/11
Hugh Elliott talks about AngloAmerican’s approach to conflict prevention and management
Hugh Elliott (Head of Government Relations, Anglo American), discusses ‘Mining and conflict prevention: an insider’s view - Anglo American’s approach to conflict prevention and management’. This event forms part of the 'Business and Development' seminar series, hosted by IDS' Globalisation Team. www.ids.ac.uk/go/media/events/business-and-development
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Journeys Through Sociology: Jennifer Platt
In this interview Jennifer Platt (Emeritus Professor of Sociology, University of Sussex) shares how her interest in working with data on the social world led her to sociology. She also discusses some of her research on the history of sociology, its institutions and boundaries.
This is part of a series of interviews with the 22 members of the Executive Committee of the International Sociological Association (ISA). The interviews can be found at the ISA website:
http://www.isa-sociology.org/jou
Acorn Squash
Food Demo by Cordes Seabrook
[PURDUE MLSS] Graphical Models for the Internet by Alexander Smola (Part 4/8)
Lecture notes: http://learning.stat.purdue.edu/mlss/_media/mlss/smola.pdf
Graphical Models for the Internet
Information extraction from webpages, social networks, news and user interactions crucially relies on inferring the hidden parameters of interaction between entities. For instance, in factorization models for movie recommendation we are interested in the underlying hidden properties of users and movies respectively such as to suggest new movies. Likewise, when extracting topics from webp
[PURDUE MLSS] Graphical Models for the Internet by Alexander Smola (Part 7/8)
Lecture notes: http://learning.stat.purdue.edu/mlss/_media/mlss/smola.pdf
Graphical Models for the Internet
Information extraction from webpages, social networks, news and user interactions crucially relies on inferring the hidden parameters of interaction between entities. For instance, in factorization models for movie recommendation we are interested in the underlying hidden properties of users and movies respectively such as to suggest new movies. Likewise, when extracting topics from webp
Texas Tech Research Impacts Decision on Lizard Endangered Listing
Citing dunes sagebrush lizard research done by Texas Tech University scientists, a recent letter from Sen. John Cornyn (R-San Antonio) may have helped to sway the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to delay a decision on listing the 3-inch-long reptile as an endangered species.
The service, which had planned to make a decision by December 15, 2011, announced it would postpone for another six months.
A preliminary risk assessment for the lizard done by scientists at The Institute of Environmental
Johns Hopkins Story Swap - Snowtorious B-I-G.mp4
Josh Ayal, Sam Lichtenstein and Max Dworin, all class of 2011, recall how they fared during the blizzard of 2010.
This Moment - Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies | SAIS
A short film about The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies.
A Conversation with Robert Zoellick - Institute of Politics
The 2011 Robert McNamara Lecture on War and Peace
Robert Zoellick, President of the World Bank Group, presents the 2011 Robert McNamara Lecture on War and Peace, moderated by Belfer Center Director Graham Allison. The event includes an introduction by Dr. Robert Pastor, director of the Center for North American Studies and the Center for Democracy and Election Management. Robert Zoellick discusses the challenges and goals of the World Bank, and offers advice to students on how to be an effectiv
Mayors on the Front Line: Occupy Wall Street, Flash Mobs and Gun Violence - Institute of Politics
Mayors from around the country discuss the key issues confronting their cities, including infrastructure concerns, curfews, flash mobs, and gun laws, as well as their response to--and the impact of--the Occupy movement. This Forum event is presented in conjunction with the IOPÃs Seminar on Transition and Leadership for Newly-Elected Mayors. Speakers Greg Fischer, Mayor, Louisville, KY; Michael Hancock, Mayor, Denver, CO; Michael Nutter, Philadelphia, PA; Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Baltimore, MD
The 2011 New Frontier Awards with Caroline Kennedy - Institute of Politics
The New Frontier Awards are presented annually to exceptional young Americans under the age of 40 whose contributions in elective office, community service or advocacy demonstrate the impact and value of public service in the spirit of John F. Kennedy. The recipients this year are Luke Ravenstahl, Mayor of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Jennifer Staple-Clark, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Unite for Sight.
A Film Screening and Conversation with Newt Gingrich - Institute of Politics
Following a film screening of "A City Upon a Hill" introduced by Speaker and Mrs. Newt Gingrich, IOP Director Trey Grayson moderates a conversation with The Honorable Newt Gingrich, Former Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives. They discuss the concept of American exceptionalism, the progress of the Republican presidential primaries, and a wide spread of domestic and foreign affairs.
November 18, 2011
The Challenges of Growing Inequality - Institute of Politics
Dean David Ellwood moderates a conversation with a distinguished panel on the economic policies that inform the Occupy movement. They debate the causes of growing economic inequality, why we should care, and what we might do concretely about it. Family structures, the power of the "American dream," and education are discussed at length.
December 1, 2011
Pruis Calculus Class 12/01/2011
Pruis Calculus class from 12/1/2012
Chemistry Lecture Series: Lynn Kukin
Lynn Kukin talks about working for the Wyoming Water Plant for GRCC's 2011 Chemistry Lecture Series.
Spartan Sagas: Kyle McGuire
Communication sophomore, Kyle McGuire speaks about his in depth networking here at MSU, and how charitable he is.
"Through MSU, I've met incredibly amazing people, and got close to numerous professors who have helped me with projects outside of school."
