Dendrite Morphogenesis and Channel Regulation: Implications for Mental Health and Neurological Disor
Lily and Yuh-Nung Jan have been pioneers in the field of molecular neurobiology for more than 30 years, and their genetic studies of fruit flies and mice have provided major insights into many different aspects of brain function and development. In this joint lecture, they summarize their recent work on the genetic control of
Lunch with a Laureate: Robert Horvitz
As an undergraduate at MIT, Robert Horvitz did not take a biology course until his senior year. But after only six weeks into his first class with professor Cy Leventhal, he realized this was the field for him. He boldly asked for a recommendation as part of his application to grad school—in biology. “Is it too late?” he
Stem Cells: Programming and Personalized Medicine
After years of relentless lab work, rising and falling expectations, and the challenge of a sometimes hostile public, Rudolf Jaenisch says, “The scenario that looked like a fantasy … has come closer to reality. We can study complex human diseases in a Petri dish and potentially contribute to therapy.” In this l
Managing Labor in Service Operations
Prof. Zeynep Ton, Harvard Business School
Welcome and Introductions
Prof. David Simchi-Levi
Dr. William Killingsworth
MIT Forum for Supply Chain Innovation
Introduction to Theory of Literature
This is a survey of the main trends in twentieth-century literary theory. Lectures will provide background for the readings and explicate them where appropriate, while attempting to develop a coherent overall context that incorporates philosophical and social perspectives on the recurrent questions: what is literature, how is it produced, how can it be understood, and what is its purpose?
1 Opening Remarks
David Schmittlein
5.2.2 Opening up ideas: analysing the question
Writing reports and assignments can be a daunting prospect. This unit is designed to help you develop the skills you need to write effectively for academic purposes. You will learn how to interpret questions and how to plan, structure and write your assignment or report.
How you can be tracked on the Internet
It has a silly beginning, but the message is clear that bullying or thinkg one is invisible on the Internet is dangerous. Students would benefit from knowing some of the words used such as IP addresses. A good video for all ages.
Sir John Egan GLS 2010 interview PR and Racial Equality - Colleen Harris i ride my bike . . . (CCA's 2010 Second-Place Winner: R.A.W. Student Video Contest) How to raise capital without giving away your company 7.4 Visual tools 6 Questions 4.7 Putting topics into order for the main body of your presentation Discovering Diversity - Aaron HHMI Research Introductions: Jerry Gilfoyle Negotiation: Discover Legitimate Interests
Sir John Egan (MSc01), Chairman, Severn Trent plc, on what we can learn from emerging markets
Colleen Harris has recently set a consultancy which helps map out issues of Equality and Diversity for companies such as Channel 4 and the Telegraph Media Group. She has previously worked as a PR advisor for Trevor Phillips, John Prescott, Prince Charles and Margaret Thatcher amongst others.
CCA Film major Robin Tilby won second place (and $500) in CCA's 2010 R.A.W. Video contest, which challenged filmmakers to document "CCA's Bike Culture" in a two-minute video.
Entrepreneur Anat Bar-Gera on how to raise capital without giving away your company
Diagrams, mind-maps, tables, graphs, time lines, flow charts, sequence diagrams, decision trees: all can be used to organise thought. This unit will introduce you to a variety of thinking skills. Asking and answering questions is at the heart of high-quality thinking. Questions naturally arise from the desire to know and learn about things and may be the starting point for a journey of understanding.
Diagrams, mind-maps, tables, graphs, time lines, flow charts, sequence diagrams, decision trees: all can be used to organise thought. This unit will introduce you to a variety of thinking skills. Asking and answering questions is at the heart of high-quality thinking. Questions naturally arise from the desire to know and learn about things and may be the starting point for a journey of understanding.
Effective communication is the key to a successful presentation. This unit will provide you with a systematic approach to develop the necessary skills. It is important to understand that effective presentation skills can be practised and learned. It is the content of your presentation, and the simple delivery of clear and reasoned arguments, which will help you to achieve your objectives.
Aaron, director of housing operations, and Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Student Union (GLBTSU) advisor explains how important it is for faculty, staff and students to step outside of their comfort zones and learn more about their peers
The Research Introductions Series, sponsored by a grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, introduces students to the breadth of research happening at the University of Richmond. In these short, informal presentations, UR science, computer science, and mathematics faculty present their current research and discuss ways undergraduates can become involved in an undergraduate research experience.
For more on Jerry Gilfoyle visit http://physics.richmond.edu/faculty/ggilfoyl/
Alberto Vollmer, Chairman and CEO of Rum Santa Teresa in Venezuela, talks Nov. 16, 2010, at Thunderbird School of Global Management about cross-cultural negotiation. http://knowledgenetwork.thunderbird.edu/research/
