Curated Video
Why Sign Language Was Banned in America
Sign Languages are just as linguistically valid and vibrant as spoken languages, and beneficial to learn for Deaf and hearing people. So why for decades was it illegal to teach them in American schools?
Curated Video
Advancements in Airport Security Technology: Challenges and Limitations
This video highlights the ongoing global concern of terrorism and the heightened security measures taken by airlines and airports. It discusses the latest advancements in security technology, such as millimeter wave cameras that...
All Ears English
1990 - What Should I Call You? Names in American Culture
When you meet a friend's parents, should you call them by their first name or their last name? Today find out how to approach this tricky name question in professional and casual situations in American culture.
Curated Video
The Cocktail Circuit
Legal scholar Emilie Hafner-Burton (UCSD) talks about her experience working at the United Nations Office at Geneva.
Curated Video
YouTube ASL
Linguist Carol Padden (UC San Diego), reflects on how technology might affect the future use of sign languages.
Curated Video
Doing Mathematics
Mathematician Ian Stewart, University of Warwick, describes his unexpected trajectory from abstract mathematical calculations in the back of an Austin Mini to developing a deeper understanding of how animals move, illustrating the...
Curated Video
Bill Stokoe's Legacy
Linguist Carol Padden (UC San Diego), describes her early experience with transformative sign language linguist Bill Stokoe.
Curated Video
A Cosmological Surprise?
Nobel Laureate in Physics Roger Penrose (Oxford) expresses his bemusement at why theoretical physicists were so shocked by the eventual discovery of something that had been mooted for decades.
Curated Video
Cosmological Amnesia
Nobel Laureate Roger Penrose muses on how, despite being aware of the potential cosmological constant for many decades, most physicists were shocked when dark energy (commonly associated with such a constant) was observationally detected.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Jon Spike - Teachers Make a Difference - Diane Doersch
Jon Spike, Chief Creative Officer of GamestormEDU, has presented all over the United States to districts, organizations, and conferences, including the International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference, the Future of...
Neuro Transmissions
The World's Largest Neuroscience Conference
Science isn’t just pipettes and bunsen burners. This episode, Alie had the chance to attend the world’s largest scientific meeting, the Society for Neuroscience conference (SfN) right here in sunny San Diego! In this episode of Neuro...
Jabzy
When Mussolini Nearly went to War against Hitler
When Mussolini Nearly went to War against Hitler
Hip Hughes History
Political Realignment for Dummies
This lecture examines the concepts of dealignment and realignment of party voters. Designed for AP GOV students and Political Science newbies.
Vlogbrothers
Let's Talk about Failure
First, I have to say thank you to all of the people who help make NerdCon: Stories so amazing. Particularly Monica Gasper, Patrick Rothfuss, and Mary Robinette Kowal. But also, all of our remarkable guests and attendees. Second, if I...
All In One Social Media
4 ways to market an in person event (without paid advertising)
In-person events are BACK! But they also come with a lot of work and costs. What can you do to market your event without doing paid ads. Here are 4 ways you can find success.
Wonderscape
Social Studies Kids: All About the United Nations
This video provides an overview of the United Nations, its establishment, and how it operates in the world today. It explains the structure of the UN, including the General Assembly, Security Council, and various committees....
Neuro Transmissions
Where Is Science Media Going?
This week, we've got a vlog from Alie on the road! She's been away at the Science Media Awards and Summit in the Hub, or SMASH. It's an amazing gathering of scientists and science media creators. She's here to share her experiences as a...
Curated Video
Taking a Voluntary Sample
In this lesson, you will learn how to take a voluntary sample by appealing to individuals and allowing them to choose to participate. This method is useful for gathering general information, but it cannot be used to make generalizations...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Scott Rocco - Leadership Trends in Education Social Media, Technology & Professional Development
Scott Rocco, Ed.D., is a Superintendent in New Jersey, adjunct professor at The College of New Jersey, instructor in the NJEXCEL program, presenter, and co-founder/co-moderator of #Satchat on Twitter. Scott has given keynote, conference...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Y.V. Reddy - Toward a New Global Financial Architecture: Some Issues and Approaches
The Inaugural Conference @ King's, Institute for New Economic Thinking, Session 4: Toward a New Global Financial Architecture
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Patrick Gallagher Keynote, NIST Cloud Computing Forum and Workshop IV
NIST Director Patrick Gallagher speaks at the November 2-4, 2011 Cloud Computing Forum and Workshop IV, held at NIST in Gaithersburg. MD. He announces the public draft of the U.S. Government Cloud Computing Roadmap and provides...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
George Soros - The Living History of the Last 30 years
The Inaugural Conference @ King's, Institute for New Economic Thinking, Session 1: The Living History of the Last 30 years: Economic Theory, Politics and Policy Economic theory has modeled itself on theoretical physics. It has sought to...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
J. Doyne Farmer - Networks and Systemic Risks
The Inaugural Conference @ King's, Institute for New Economic Thinking, Day 2 - Lunch: Networks and Systemic Risks
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Marcello De Cecco - Political Economy: What Can Government Do? What Will Government Do?
The Inaugural Conference @ King's, Institute for New Economic Thinking, Session 8. Political Economy: What Can Government Do? What Will Government Do?