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UC Davis Newswatch: Vet Students at Dairy

biotechconnection.com — Sun, 23 May 2010 23:05:21 +0000

Short news and general interest stories from UC Davis. Series: “UC Davis Newswatch” [3/2007] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 53640]

Necessary Theatre: Josefina Lopez II

biotechconnection.com — Sun, 23 May 2010 21:34:42 +0000

UCSD Professor of Theatre Jorge Huerta welcomes Josefina Lopez, noted playwright and author of “Real Women Have Curves.” Since beginning her writing career at the age of nineteen, Lopez has emerged as one of the most dynamic Latina voices in the nation. She has received both critical and audience plaudits for her realistic depictions of the struggles and triumphs of strong Latina characters, and her advocacy of minority self-empowerment. Series: “Necessary Theatre” [7/2003] [Humanities] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 7362]

The Forgiving Air: Understanding Environmental Change

biotechconnection.com — Sun, 23 May 2010 20:04:09 +0000

Join Richard Somerville as he weaves critical findings in climate science into a compelling story, making the most important issues of our time understandable to all. Series: Perspectives on Ocean Science [2/2009] [Science] [Show ID: 15753]

Conversations with History: Nemat Shafik

biotechconnection.com — Sun, 23 May 2010 18:32:32 +0000

On this edition of Conversations with History, UC Berkeley’s Harry Kreisler discusses the role of the World Bank in private sector development with Nemat Shafik, the Vice President of the organization. Series: “Conversations with History” [4/2002] [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 6421]

Accelerator Mass Spectrometry in Biology and Health Care

biotechconnection.com — Sun, 23 May 2010 17:02:09 +0000

Carbon dating is a technology borne out of archeologists’ desire to date ancient artifacts but it has also spawned exciting applications in biomedical science. Techniques refined at Lawrence Livermore National Lab’s Center for Accelerator Mass Spectrometry are being used to address research questions as diverse as the age of the DNA in our brains to how long chemicals remain in our bodies. Research Scientist Ken Tutereltaub and high school teacher Bret States highlight the principles of carbon dating and how AMS technology is being used to provide insights into challenging problems in biomedicine. Series: Science on Saturday [5/2008] [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 14493]

The Role of Iron in Marine Ecology

biotechconnection.com — Sun, 23 May 2010 15:31:18 +0000

Join Dr. Kathy Barbeau and explore the world of phytoplankton, from the molecular to the global scale, in her quest to understand the mysterious role of iron in phytoplankton ecology. Series: “Perspectives on Ocean Science” [3/2004] [Science] [Show ID: 8333]

OperaTalk!

biotechconnection.com — Sun, 23 May 2010 14:00:21 +0000

Nicolas Reveles introduces viewers to opera’s greatest “double bill,” two one-act stories of love and betrayal set in Sicilian villages, Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci. Series: “San Diego OperaTalk! with Nick Reveles” [10/2007] [Humanities] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 12854]

Conversations With History: Samantha Power

biotechconnection.com — Sun, 23 May 2010 12:29:08 +0000

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Harvard Professor Samantha Power for a discussion of her new book, “Chasing the Flame: Sergio Vieira de Mello and the Fight to Save the World.” The conversation focuses on the lessons of De Mello’s life for understanding the challenges confronting world order in the 21st century. Series: “Conversations with History” [5/2008] [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 14477]

North American Futures: Culture, Identity, the Social Contract

biotechconnection.com — Sun, 23 May 2010 10:58:31 +0000

Jack Citrin, Director of Institute of Governmental Studies at UC Berkeley and Richard Johnston Director of the Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions, University of British Columbia discuss the political culture in Canada and US. Series: North American Futures: Canada-US Perspectives [5/2010] [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 18603]

Donald Kennedy: Where Science and Policy Converge

biotechconnection.com — Sun, 23 May 2010 09:27:23 +0000

Donald Kennedy, who has served as the FDA Commissioner, the president of Stanford University and editor-in-chief of Science, gives a stirring address on how to use good science to shape progressive public policy. Series: Helen Edison Lecture Series [11/2008] [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 15227]