The Ninth International Conference on Creating, Connecting and Collaborating through Computing
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Uprising: will emerging markets shape or shake the world economy
George Magnus will look at China and emerging markets from a post-financial crisis perspective, inviting us to reconsider how they will adapt to a new world economy. What reforms are needed to meet global goals? George Magnus is senior economic advisor at UBS Investment Bank, London. His latest book is Uprising: will emerging markets shapes or stoke the world economy.
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Gaza in Crisis
Two speakers steeped in the ongoing crisis of the Middle East describe abominable conditions for Palestinians living inside Gaza, which has been blockaded by Israel since 2007. They demand urgent action for civilian victims, and condemn both the Israeli and U.S. governments for pursuing policies of “genocide.” An impassioned Nancy Murray<
Microfinance under the microscope
Regulatory measures are needed says Dr Kamal Munir. It has become too commercial and profits are being made from the poorest of the poor.
The 'fairer sex' and entrepreneurship
Dr Shima Barakat is concerned that women entrepreneurs face an uphill struggle in comparison to their male counterparts - an incline that is becoming steeper with cuts in government spending leading to the dissolution of regional development agencies
Kent Kresa: School of Engineering Distinguished Lecture, 2010
Kent Kresa, former chief executive and chairman of the board of the Northrop Grumman Corporation, gave the second School of Engineering Distinguished Lecture on December 1, 2010, at 4:45 pm in 10-250.
Kresa's accomplishments as an engineer and an industry leader have been significant. A Course XVI alumnus (’59, ’61 M.S., ’66 E.A.A.), he played a leading role in developing advanced stealth aircraft, aircraft carriers, and spacecraft for scientific missions and national security at Northrop
2011 Contest Photos
Photographs taken in lab and during the final competition.
The MIT Experimental Music Studio (c.1973)
Professor Barry Vercoe, director of the MIT Experimental Music Studio, is interviewed. Marcus Thompson performs on the violin. c.1973 [T5782.1]
Nava Ashraf, J-PAL Africa Launch
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Leadership and Global Justice Closing Remarks and Discussion
Jepson professors Douglas A. Hicks and Thad Williamson make the closing remarks and lead the final discussion group at The Jepson School of Leadership Studies' Jepson Colloquium 2011. January 29, 2011
History of reading tutorial 2: The reading and reception of literary texts – a case study of Robin
How have famous books been read and received by audiences in the past? This tutorial, the second in a series designed to help users of the UK Reading Experience Database (UK RED) search, browse and use this resource, explores the use of historical evidence to understand the reading and reception of a literary text, in this case Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe. The first tutorial in this series (Red_1) shows how historians have uncovered evidence of reading in the past, while the next tutorial (
History of reading tutorial 3: Famous writers and their reading - Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Ver
Have you ever wondered about the reading tastes and habits of famous writers in the past? This tutorial, the third in a series designed to help users of the UK Reading Experience Database (UK RED) search, browse and use this resource, explores the connections between the evidence of a writer’s reading and their literary output. The previous tutorials focus on methods of uncovering evidence of reading, and the use of evidence to understand the reception of a literary text. UK RED is a resource
Healthcare Reform
Carol Propper speaks to Romesh Vaitilingam about the healthcare reform proposals currently before Parliament
10 Basic Features of Google Chrome The following video provides some basic information in regards to the use of Google Chrome. You can view the video below or download it here.
Black History Month Cultural Dinner Featuring Common
Common is known as one of hip-hop's most poetic, respected lyricists, and for pushing the boundaries. He has released seven albums, two of which he partnered with rap music megastar Kanye West to produce. This partnership resulted in four Grammy Award nominations in addition to being nominated for two MTV Video Music Awards including Best Hip Hop Video.
Enbridge Oil Spill Presentation
National Weather Service meteorologists talk about support and services to the Enbridge oil spill that occurred on the Kalamazoo River in Marshall, MI this past summer.
La prolifération des images - Martine Joly (audio)
Une conférence de l'UTLS au Lycée
La prolifération des images par Martine Joly
Lycée agricole et rural de Soule ( Mauléon 64)
La prolifération des images - Martine Joly (video)
Une conférence de l'UTLS au Lycée
La prolifération des image par Martine Joly
Lycée Jean Zay (Thiers 63)
