Marmots in the back country of Colorado
Marmots are in the same family as squirrels, prairie dogs, and chipmunks but are the largest rodent of the group. Marmots are mistaken for prairie dogs because they have similar colored fur, small tails, and a rounded head.
Corn gravitropism versus phototropism
Gravitropism is the turning or growing in a different direction of a plant in response to gravity. Phototropism is the turning or growing in a different direction of a plant in response to light. The seedlings in this video can't turn fully toward the light because of their response to gravity.
Pacific ocean off the coast of California
Open ocean water has lower nutrient concentrations than intertidal zones and wetlands due to much of the ocean that does not receive sunlight. Open ocean water is much colder and provides less vegetation and physical structures for use as shelter.
Entire length of the Lumbriculus worm
The head of the Lumbriculus is used for maneuvering and eating while the tail end is used for gas exchange. The worm has two main blood vessels (closed circulatory system), one moves blood to the head while the other moves blood to the tail.
Mt. Pinatubo 10th Anniversary Perspective (Stills)
This recent false color Landsat-7 image, from January 2001, shows Mt. Pinatubo as it stands today. The caldera is seen in the middle of the image, underneath clouds. Ten years after the blast, vegetation is re-growing on the slopes of the mountain (in green.) Streams of mud, called lahars, (resulting from ash from the eruption mixing with water- seen as the lighter sediment) continue to flow down the sides of the mountains, as well as channels of water (darker streams). However, as vegetation gr
Great Educational Games for Students
Thanks to Ryan for this great contribution about creativitygames.net. It's a website where he's putting weekly word games and other resources to develop creative thinking. There
We are the champions! Hoe benoem ik de verschillende spelelementen van een voetbalwedstrijd
Op het einde van deze les kun je de noodzakelijke zaken verstaan en zeggen om een partijtje voetbal te spelen.
Texas A&M Students Benefit From Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Undergraduate students and their faculty advisors from 4 colleges at Texas A&M discuss the benefits of undergraduate research and the symbiotic relationship between research and teaching.
Cybersecurity Symposium Session 3
Network Security and Trust
- Introductions: Lisa DiPippo, Ph.D., Associate Professor, URI Department of Computer Science and Statistics
- Peiter "Mudge" Zatko, Program Manager, Information Innovation Office, DARPA - Topic: Analytic Framework for Cyber (digest)
- Marcus H. Sachs, P.E., Vice President of Government Affairs for National Security Policy, Verizon - Topic: Lessons Learned from Large Data Breach Investigations
- Yan Sun, Ph.D., Associate Professor, URI Department of Electrical, Compute
Duke Pratt School of Engineering - MEngM/MEng Graduation 2011
Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering diploma ceremony for MEngM/MEng candidates was held in Duke University Chapel at 2pm on May 15, 2011.
Duke Pratt School of Engineering - MS/PhD Graduation 2011
Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering diploma ceremony for MS/PhD candidates was held in Duke University Chapel at Noon on May 15, 2011.
MUSC topping out ceremony for the Mt. Pleasant Specialty Care
MUSC hosted a topping out ceremony for the Mt. Pleasant Specialty Care East facility on Tuesday, April 27, 2011. Leaders at MUSC, as well as local dignitaries, attended the event which included signing the final beam for the steel-based Specialty Care East building. The 84,000-square-foot LEED certified facility on Hungryneck Boulevard will be completed in the summer of 2012
Dr. Kristi Lentsch- Physician Profile
Meet Dr. Kristi Lentsch, Internal Medicine Physician who practices with Carolina Family Care. Her office is located in Park West in Mt. Pleasant. She discusses her areas of interest and expertise.
Endometriosis Patient is Pain-Free after Minimally Invasive Surgery
After suffering from the symptoms of endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain for over 20 years, Tanya Parker came to the University of Maryland Medical Center to seek treatment from Dr. Vadim Morozov after several other doctors told her she needed to have an open hysterectomy. She was looking for a more minimally invasive approach to surgery in order to have a quicker recovery and a shorter hospital stay. In this video, Tanya explains how the surgery relieved her symptoms and greatly improved her
2011 UMMS NICU Reunion
The University of Maryland Medical Center and the University of Maryland, College Park chapter of the fraternity Sigma Phi Epsilon hosted a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) reunion on April 17, 2011. Approximately 300 people, including former NICU babies and their families, attended this year's reunion. These babies, toddlers and young children — many of them twins, triplets and even one set of quadruplets — who spent their first weeks of life in the medical center's NICU, came to celebra
Elon Law Preceptor Program
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Professor David Neville explains his SURF project
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Professor Kevin Otos explains his SURF project
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"I Am My Life" interview
Chaz Barracks, '11, talks about his independent study in theater and dance that has culminated in a performance piece, "I Am My Life." Video by Sam Abrahams, '14.
Inside Rethink 2011: Topspin CEO Ian Rogers on Social Media
Berkleemusic talks with Topspin CEO Ian Rogers behind the scenes at the Rethink Music conference in Boston. Ian shares some thoughts on engaging with fans on Facebook and Twitter, and the key difference between artist-to-fan (direct) marketing and fan-to-fan (viral) marketing.
