UW 360: November 2010
In the November episode of UW 360, family game night takes on a new twist as people of all ages help science while playing computer games that fold proteins into intricate shapes. Foldit, a game created by UW professors Zoran Popovic, David Baker and others, takes advantage of human abilities combined with computers to solve problems better than either can do alone. The spotlight shines on the little-known Husky ice hockey team, almost fully self-supported, who play for love of the game and the
Leadership: Nature or Nurture
Some of the world's most effective leaders have also been the greatest destroyers of life, societies and wealth. And yet another person with similar leadership qualities – high energy, intelligence, charisma, charm – guides an organization through conflict or catastrophe to success and becomes an admired icon of "doing it right." What role do education, mentorship and life experience play in an admired leader's development? We explore this question with local leaders such as John Yokoyama, o
Coag’s Future – Testing for Thrombotic Risk using Thrombin Generation and Microparticle Flow Cyt
Dr. Wayne Chandler of the University of Washington reviews the current status of assays to predict the risk of thrombosis in patients and presents two new assays that show promise for improving risk assessments in the future. Thrombin generation assays provide an integrated measure of venous thrombotic risk. Plasma microparticle assays indicate risk of arterial thrombosis and cancer associated thrombosis. (Series: Laboratory Medicine Grand Rounds)
Husky Basketball Media Day 2010
The Husky basketball teams prepare for the full-court press during Husky Media Day for the 2010-2011 season. Coaches Lorenzo Romar and Tia Jackson give an overview of their teams’ improvements during the off-season and what to expect come game time. Also, hear from standout players on what makes the Huskies the team to beat this year.
News: All in the Family (Judy Woodruff/Al Hunt)
Host Al Page speaks with the wife-husband team of Judy Woodruff, news correspondent to the MacNeil-Lehrer News Hour and host of Frontline, and Al Hunt, Washington Bureau Chief for The Wall Street Journal. They debate the differences in newspaper reporting versus television reporting, which writing styles lend themselves more easily to the different media forms, and the context and significance of news reporting. They also discuss how journalist's personalities come into play, the role of subject
Views on American Television (Bruce Christensen)
Host Al Page speaks with Bruce Christensen, President and CEO of the Public Broadcasting System. Mr. Christensen discusses how television has changed the life of the nation, exposed new ideas, places and people, and how he provides an alternative to commercial television. He also details television's influence on children and how television can educate children. Christensen also gives his take the future of PBS and television technologies.
Case study - BCGBC4007A Plan building or construction work
An activity that addresses the critical aspects of assessment for the competency BCGBC4007A Plan building or construction work. This activity could be used as an assessment tool for this competency.
Chinese Survival Phrases #3 - How to Ask for Things
You are in China and you know what you want, but how do you ask for it? This lesson teaches you the basics of asking for this or that, and how to be polite about it. (03:55)
Seeing Using Sound
Elec 301 Project - Fall 2005. Seeing using Sound transforms images in to sound to aid blind people.
ECDL
The ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) is one of the most popular and respected ICT courses in the world www.ecdl.co.uk. I have written this course specifically for use with my secondary school class using Windows and MS Word. Certified test centres exist around the world.
Bottle School Run (Philippines)
Commercial in the Philippines advertising the Bottle School Run which occurred on May June 13, 2010. This run combined the ideas of health, exercise, awareness of the plastic pollution problem, and funding for the bottle school project. Entrants could bring a filled bottle as admission to the run or pay the entrance fee. Bottle School Run was organized by My Shelter Foundation, founded by Illiac Diaz.
How to Find Music Technology
How much support did Richard III enjoy as King?
How much support did Richard II enjoy as King? A presentation by Dr. David Grummitt, Senior Research Fellow, The History of Parliament Project, for The History Faculty: www.thehistoryfaculty.com.
Modèle expérimental de la respiration humaine
A chacune de nos respirations, les poumons se gonflent ou se dégonflent pour inspirer ou expirer de l’air. Or les poumons n’ont pas de muscles. Quel est le phénomène qui leur permet de se dilater ?
Digital Library Object - After action report 37th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Division, Feb 45 - May
Link To Full Record
Digital Library Object - After action report 37th Recon Troop, 19 July 43 thru 27 Aug 43.
Link To Full Record
In a World Without Art: A Video Promoting the Value of Art
A three minute video that explores all that would be missing from the world without art adn what it teaches. This well done video shows a variety of genres using the theme, "Art is my Life." A good video to show in school districts where the arts are being cut.
How To Clean Your iPod
This video provides step-by-step directions for cleaning an ipod using lint-free cloths and water. It also tells what not to do, such as using any unapproved cleaning solutions. ( 1:22)
Harry Potter - Quiz
So what do you know about Harry Potter?
How Many Drops?
In this lesson and its associated activity, students conduct a simple test to determine how many drops of each of three liquids can be placed on a penny before spilling over. The three liquids are water, rubbing alcohol, and vegetable oil; because of their different surface tensions, more water can be piled on top of a penny than either of the other two liquids. However, this is not the main point of the activity. Instead, students are asked to come up with an explanation for their observations
