A Celebration of the International Polar Year, Part 1 In this National Science Foundation video, James White, chair of the Polar Research Board, joins a distinguished panel to discuss the International Polar Year celebration.
A Celebration of the International Polar Year, Part 2 In this National Science Foundation video, distinguished professors from universities across the nation discuss the celebration of the International Polar Year.
A Celebration of the International Polar Year, Part 3 In this National Science Foundation video, James White, chair of the Polar Research Board, joins a distinguished panel to discuss the International Polar Year celebration.
Angels of the Forest In this Montana State University program, Erik Patel, PhD Candidate at Cornell University, discusses international scientists’ and Malagasy conservationists’ fight for the survival of the silky sifaka lemurs of Madagascar.
Aquatic Macroinvertebrates Professor Reese Voshell explores common North American freshwater invertebrates.
Are Cities for the Birds? Learn about recent ecological research in the Seattle area determining which birds benefit from and which are extinguished by urbanization.
Arts & Media An exploration of the intersection between fine arts and technology.
Association of Space Explorers’ Planetary Congress Join in as astronauts and cosmonauts from Europe, Russia, Canada, Japan and the U.S. discuss their countries’ space programs, and talk about the effects of space travel on human health.
Astronomy from the Edge of Space Join rocket scientists from the University of Wisconsin-Madison as they describe investigations into the invisible light of the universe. Working at the university’s space astronomy lab, they created a device to orient spacecraft with great accuracy.
At the Leading Edge of an Environmental Renaissance Scientists plan to use an underwater research observatory with the Juan de Fuca tectonic plate to investigate global processes such as major ocean currents, active earthquake zones, and much more.
Behind the Headlines: Scientists and Journalists Talk Climate A panel of well-respected climate scientists and journalists discuss the challenges facing print journalism, the possibilities of scientist-bloggers, and the urgency of the message they are distributing.
Beyond the Biography of Jane Goodall / Amazing Polymers and Plastics Dale Peterson, author of “Jane Goodall: The Woman Who Redefined Man,” takes a look into the life of Goodall and how she revolutionized the study of primates. Also, Andy Lovinger, director of the polymers program at the National Science Foundation, unearths the mystery behind polymers and plastics in our lives.
Biology Is Nanotechnology A discussion on biological nanotechnology and how cells operate in our bodies.
Biomedical Research - The Daunert Group Join Dr. Sylvia Daunert, professor of analytical and biological chemistry at the University of Kentucky, in an examination of bioanalytical chemistry and research on biomedical sensors.
Black Bear Research Journey into the world of bear research with Virginia Tech Wildlife Professor, Michael Vaughn.
Dark Energy, or Worse: Was Einstein Wrong? How has Einstein’s theory of general relativity led to modern speculations about dark matter and dark energy in the universe?
Distinguished Faculty Lecture: David Kingston Distinguished Chemistry Professor David Kingston presents 'The Faith of a Scientist' as part of the Distinguished Faculty Lectures at Virginia Tech.
Distinguished Faculty Lecture: Robert Bodnar Professor of Geological Sciences, Robert Bodnar, discusses Virginia Tech's efforts to build a Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory (DUSEL) in Southwest Virginia. The Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series features the best of Virginia Tech's teachers and researchers.
Endless Forms Most Beautiful How do variation, selection, and time combine to fuel evolution? Sean B. Carroll, Ph.D., explores the concepts of evolution and genetics. The Understanding Biomedical Research Series is a production of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
Energy How we deal with energy challenge that is before us.
Environmental Solutions in Motion Jonathan Foley, director of the Institute on the Environment at the University of Minnesota, joins a panel of notables to discuss a new approach in addressing the most pressing environmental issues of our day.
Federal Land Management Policy, Part 1 Mark Rey of the natural resources and environment division of the USDA debates about federal land management policy issues.
Food Safety in the Supply Chain Just how safe is our nation’s food supply? Find out how science, technology and policy intersect to impact food safety in every step of the supply chain.
Fossils, Genes, and Embryos Discover the machinery which reveals a deep common ancestry for living forms with Stanford University's David M. Kingsley. The Understanding Biomedical Research Series is a production of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
From Butterflies to Humans HHMI Investigator Sean B. Carroll describes how new traits arise when 'old' genes learn new tricks. The Understanding Biomedical Research Series is a production of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
How Do We Know? Physics, Forcings, and Fingerprints How do we know the climate is changing? What's causing it? Explore the fundamentals of climate change and glimpse what might lie ahead in a warmer world.
Hurricane Katrina: Perspectives on Hurricane Forecasting Max Mayfield, former director of the National Hurricane Center, provides a detailed assessment of what went wrong and what went right in Hurricane Katrina and what methods would be most efficient in mitigating future losses.
Imagine It! Discover the innovations of the future through Imagine It! --- a program that gathered students from around to participate in an innovation tournament using post-its. You’ll be surprised to see the dynamic results from this workshop of creativity.
Innovations 1, AGNR and IAA University of Maryland professors discuss the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Institute for Applied Agriculture.
Innovations 2, Food Quality and Safety Researchers at the University of Maryland’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources discuss efforts to improve nutritional content in crops, food safety issues and how to better food preparation at home.
Innovations 3, Horses Examine new equine research with experts at the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) at the University of Maryland in College Park.
Innovations 4, Lawn and Gardening Experts at the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) at the University of Maryland in College Park ask: Can your lawn be green in more ways than one?
Megatrends at the Start of the 21st Century Chemical engineering expert Dr. Nance Dicciani talks about new trends and technology that can help meet global needs in energy, the environment and health. She addresses the government’s pivotal role in setting standards and spurring research.
Memories are Made of This Eric R. Kandel, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, delves into the cellular and molecular nature of learning and memory.
Neonatal Immunity to Pulmonary Pathogens Discover the differences in neonatal and adult immune function as Beth A. Garvy, associate professor in the department of internal medicine at the University of Kentucky, presents the major differences and how they affect neonatal immunity to pulmonary pathogens.
NEPTUNE Ocean Observatory Learn about NEPTUNE, a revolutionary ocean observatory being built off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia.
Not Your Father's Space Race Mary Sue Coleman, president of the University of Michigan, discusses innovation challenges in science and technology at the National Press Club.
Physics in Trouble: Why the Public Should Care Theoretical physicist Lee Smolin, a researcher at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, claims that recent failures in physics have sabotaged the field’s future direction and funding.
Red Mondays and Gemstone Jalapeños: The Synesthetic World In this Montana State University program, Dr. David Eagleman, neuroscientist at the Baylor College of Medicine, explores the bizarre perceptual condition of synesthesia, or the blending or mixing of senses.
Remarkable Trees of Virginia Noted garden writer Nancy Ross Hugo teams up with Jeff Kirwan, professor of forestry at Virginia Tech, to discuss their project of locating the many trees that enrich Virginia’s environment and the resulting book, “Remarkable Trees of Virginia.”
Shining Light on Pancreatic Cancer Pancreatic cancer killed 33,000 Americans last year, many of them unaware of the disease until its later stages. See how scientists using light-scattering techniques have discovered a critical marker that could help detect this deadly disease sooner.
Space Travel - A Dream Come True Space tourist Gregory H. Olsen, along with Eric Anderson of Space Adventures Ltd., talks about his 10-day mission to the International Space Station. UVA Newsmakers is produced by the University of Virginia.
Space, Success, and a More Scientifically Literate Society Science is often hard to understand, but former astronaut Mae Jemison and deputy director of the National Science Foundation, Kathie Olsen, discuss the importance of science literacy in society.
Spin Cycle: How the Media Portrays Climate Change Join meteorologists Paul Knight and Fred Gadomski, hosts of the show “Weather World,” to sort out the facts, and the fallacies, behind weather headlines.
St. Anthony Falls Laboratory's Outdoor StreamLab Anne Lightbody, Outdoor StreamLab manager, joins a group of University of Minnesota students and faculty to shed light upon the issues surrounding water by examining the work done at the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory's Outdoor StreamLab, a world-class water research at the University of Minnesota that uses water directly from the Mississippi River for its studies.
Sustaining Our Northwest World: Carnivore Conservation in the Pacific Northwest Using his own research on interactions between tiger sharks and their prey in Australia as well as some recent case studies from our national parks, Dr. Wirsing will make the case for carnivore conservation and how we can manage resources to preserve the carnivores of the Pacific Northwest.
The Certified Consulting Meteorologist 50th Anniversary Weather and climate are critical to the economy, with many industries relying on meteorologists to provide updated conditions using the latest technology. See how the American Meteorological Society has met this need for 50 years with its Certified Consulting Meteorologist program.
The Future of Space Exploration - CC #88 An exploration of what role the private sector should have in space exploration and how much control NASA should give to this sector.
The Personal Genome: Consequences for Society The University of Washington Department of Genome Sciences presents a panel of genome experts and Bill Gates III to discuss topics on genome science.
The Phenomenon Introduction to the 2007 NSFNET anniversary event.
The Science of Communications Dr. Anthony Socci, senior science and communications fellow at the American Meteorological Society, unravels the void of communication between scientists and the public.
The Wonder and Beauty of Teaching Physics Delve further into the mysteries of our everyday world with MIT physics professor Walter Lewin, who explains such phenomena as why sunsets are red and the sky is blue.
Wisconsin Research Journal Scientists at the University of Wisconsin – Madison share their revolutionary research, from experiments at a high-energy observatory at the South Pole and particle accelerator in Switzerland to advances in MRI technology.
WISELI: Building on a Legacy WISELI tackles increasing recruitment, retention and advancement of women in science and engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
