Higher Education


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The Race between Education and Technology
Claudia Goldin
April 21, 2009
01:16:39
Claudia Goldin, Henry Lee Professor of Economics, and Lawrence Katz, Elisabeth Allison Professor of Economics, both at Harvard University, will speak about their new book.
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NOVA: Doctors' Diaries
Paula Apsell
March 31, 2009
01:10:28
The producers of NOVA's long-running documentary series Doctors' Diaries join medical doctors for a screening and a discussion of the series' latest installment.
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Charles Martin: Where the River Ends
Charles Martin
September 16, 2008
01:01:12
Charles Martin discusses his latest novel, Where the River Ends.
Atheism, Punk Rock, and Science
Greg Graffin
April 26, 2008
01:51:03
Scientist and rock star Greg Graffin accepts the Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award in Cultural Humanism award. The punk rocker and professor gives an acoustic performance after accepting the award, which is conferred by Harvard University's Humanist Chaplaincy.
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Dangers of a Liberal Education
John W. Kuykendall
February 20, 2008
00:31:53
John W. Kuykendall, president emeritus of Davidson College, suggests that the "danger" in a liberal education is not making the most of it.
Georgia's 2008 Legislative Outlook
Glenn Richardson
January 24, 2008
00:41:05
Glenn Richardson, speaker of the Georgia legislature, gives an overview of the next session, which includes his controversial property tax proposal. The state also faces decisions on water, taxes, transportation, education, and healthcare.
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Howard Gardner: Five Minds for the Future
Howard Gardner
May 3, 2007
01:09:33
Howard Gardner speaks about his new book, Five Minds for the Future explaining why, in the future, it will be important to develop five kinds of minds, both in school and in other educational environments.
Cultural Influence of Libraries
Thomas Augst
April 26, 2007
01:08:45
Thomas Augst and David Carr discuss whether or not the library will continue to serve as the primary record keeper for humanity. A moderated discussion follows.