Have you ever wondered why we see rainbows, or what makes the sky blue? Walter Lewin, an engaging speaker and physics professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, sheds light on everyday phenomena by explaining them in simple terms. Don't miss his exciting demonstrations, including creating a rainbow right in the lecture hall.
Patients at the University of Washington Medical Center talk about adapting to daily life following traumatic brain injuries. Some have experienced physical, cognitive or personality changes that affect their work and relationships.
Dr. Kay Redfield Jamison, psychiatry professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, lived every day with the mania and severe depression that she had studied for years. She talks openly of the challenges she faced with the treatment and disclosure of her mental illness.
What struggles do independent filmmakers face in bringing projects to fruition? Filmmaker Haile Gerima talks about these issues and his film 'Sankofa,' a widely acclaimed movie about slavery. He also describes the influence of his Ethiopian heritage on his work.
Unlike animals such as sea stars, humans have a more limited ability to regenerate parts of the body. But researchers are discovering just how flexible adult stem cells may be in their ability to produce divergent cells in the body.
Daniel C. Dennett, philosophy professor and co-director of the Center for Cognitive Studies at Tufts University, offers a unique perspective on the role of philosophy in the cognitive and behavioral sciences. Dennett is known for his research on the mind and consciousness, relating philosophy to the scientific study of the brain, evolution and artificial intelligence.
Brain expert Dr. Patricia Kuhl, co-director of the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences at the University of Washington, talks about the innate learning ability of infants and children. Internationally recognized for her research on early language and brain development, Dr. Kuhl focuses on language and social interaction in the learning process.
Ingrid Mattson, the first female president of the Islamic Society of North America, talks about converting to Islam and the need for understanding the Muslim community. Mattson is a professor of Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations at Hartford Seminary in Connecticut.
Professors Marilyn London and Tom Mauriello join Andrew Wolvin, Ph.D., to discuss how scientists assist in criminal investigations. They take a look at the lives, research, and education of criminal investigators and forensic anthropoligists to show how science is being used to solve crimes.
Patty Satalia of Penn State Public Broadcasting interviews noted author Salman Rushdie. Rushdie discusses his latest novel as well as his life as a writer. Audience members participate in the conversation with their comments and questions.
What is financial risk management and how does it impact corporate value? Meet Dr. Suman Banerjee of Tulane University's A. B. Freeman School of Business and see his lecture on the topic and how it impacts corporate decisions in good times and in bad. Banerjee's lecture explains the need for risk management and how it has arrived at the forefront of corporate management and investment strategy.
Muslim students and faculty share their perspectives as Muslims living in Pennsylvania following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. WPSU-TV and Pennsylvania State's Institute for the Arts and Humanities hosted the open forum.
American theoretical physicist Lee Smolin, author of "The Trouble with Physics," states that physics has lost its way amid failed experiments and wasted funding. He cites repeated unsuccessful attempts by scientists to develop a "theory of everything," or a single model to explain the theories of all the fundamental interactions of nature.
Discover what is fueling rapid expansion of the private equity market. A financial expert reveals what to expect in the future with this type of investing.
