Fully online Masters applications have closed. Apply for 2011! Bike off secure bike parking stands Availability and utilization of pearl millet in India Controversy Over Slavery: Fugitive Slave Act ISS Update - Dec. 9, 2010 Build Your Own PC Tutorial Part Two Peter Fader on the New iPhone and Matching Technology to Consumer Demand History of Christopher Columbus The Elegant Universe - Gravity and Theory of Relativity Black Holes in the Universe How does the element of 'play' figure in Profs Geim's and Novoselov's research? "Keynote: Connecting the Dots: Some Ways of Reframing South Asian History" History of New Year's Eve Celebrations Causes of the Civil War Jefferson Davis: The End Mexican-American War - 1 of 6 Mexican-American War - 2 of 6 Mexican-American War - 3 of 6 Mexican-American War - 4 of 6 Mexican-American War - 5 of 6
This research portfolio project, is being delivered in collaboration with the Jill Dando Institute of Crime Science (JDI) at University College London (UCL), aims to catalyse a design revolution in secure cycling provision for the 21st century. The research seeks to use creative solutions to overcome the adverse effects of bicycle theft on the achievement of sustainable transport objectives within European cities and to assist in the promotion of cycling and the benefits it offers society in ter
Title: Availability and utilization of pearl millet in India
Authors: Basavaraj, G.; Rao, P.P. (P. Parthasarathy Rao); Bhagavatula, S.; Ahmed, W.
The Fugitive Slave Law and the book Uncle Tom's Cabin led to pro- and anti-slavery groups turn those in the North against slaves. The Kansas-Nebraska Act and the bloody aftermath of these states vote for or against slavery are also explained. Added to this was the Dred Scott decision. A good overview of causes of Civil War and how Lincoln became into the public's mind.
The International Space Station video update for Dec. 9, 2010.
This is the second in a two part video showing how to assemble a desktop PC. The video shows step by step how to insert components into the computer. You can stop the video toward the end, because the producers go into a video review of the computer case...which is not necessary.
Announcements at the Consumer Electronics Show and Apple's MacWorld conference, both held earlier this month, heralded the arrival of a number of products at the center of technology convergence trends. Among the most eagerly awaited are Apple's iPhone -- which brings together the capabilities of a cell phone and an iPod music player, along with other features associated with personal computers -- and Apple TV, which allows users to play the movies and TV shows they download from iTunes on their
This is a short slide show with sound about the voyage of Christopher Columbus.
This video gives detailed explanations of the story of gravity and theory of relativity. Run time 09:30.
This is a video talking about black holes and explaining how they came to be and also how they are researched and monitored. (18:48)
Short excerpt from interview with the 2010 Nobel Laureates in Physics Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov, 6 December 2010. The interviewer is Adam Smith, Editorial Director of Nobel Media. For the complete interview, see: http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/physics/laureates/2010/geim-interview.html
A keynote address by Sanjay Subrahmanyam, Navin and Pratima Doshi Chair of Indian History, UCLA, at the Sixth South Asia Graduate Student Conference: Foundations for the Study of South Asia.
In a History of the Holidays video, discover the origins of New Years Eve and learn how the celebration did not always take place on the same date; in fact, some cultures celebrated New Years Eve in spring and fall. This video traces this custom from 1200 BCE. Run time 03:29
This 12 minute video contains very intense photos. It is an excellent overview of the causes of the Civil War. Students would benefit from a word wall as some of the terms may be new to them. The route of the Underground Railroad would be good, too, as well as a map of the USA at that time listing free and slave states.
A short biography of this president of the Confederacy. It shows how mentally challenged he was about the defeat of the South to the United States. A good insight into the world of the Confederate leader who caused the greatest lose of life in American history.
One of the most controversial conflicts in U.S. history, the Mexican-American War erupted as President James K. Polk sought to extend the borders of the nation into Mexican territory. This multi-part series is an excellent supplement to revolutionary history.
One of the most controversial conflicts in U.S. history, the Mexican-American War erupted as President James K. Polk sought to extend the borders of the nation into Mexico.Â
One of the most controversial conflicts in U.S. history, the Mexican-American War erupted as President James K. Polk sought to extend the borders of the nation.
One of the most controversial conflicts in U.S. history, the Mexican-American War erupted as President James K. Polk sought to extend the borders of the nation into Mexico.
One of the most controversial conflicts in U.S. history, the Mexican-American War erupted as President James K. Polk sought to extend the borders of the nation into Mexico.













