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.
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.
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.
Every year, 37 million Americans suffer from sinusitis. Are you one of them? Learn how sinusitis is diagnosed and treated, including recent innovations, such as computerized surgical navigation and new drug therapy delivery technologies.
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.
José Carreras?Doctor of Fine Arts, renowned tenor and altruist?is a man of talent and courage whose musical accomplishments and humanitarian endeavors have earned the respect and admiration of people around the world. His dramatic personal struggle against leukemia and the subsequent establishment of the José Carreras Foundation to fight the disease on many fronts have inspired people everywhere.
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.
Take a look back at all that technology has made possible in the last century. Then jump ahead for a preview of coming developments, from promising advances in personalized medicine and education to a brand-new Internet.
See how far our understanding of AIDS has come since the first cases were diagnosed. What causes the immune system to become susceptible to this virus, and how are researchers building on this knowledge to improve drug treatment?
Walter Isaacson, president and CEO of the Aspen Institute, discusses his recent book, "Benjamin Franklin: An American Life," at the School of Arts and Sciences, University of Pennsylvania.
Early onset aggression in children as young as age 3 is the single most-important predictor of later delinquency, substance abuse and violence. Carolyn Webster-Stratton talks about why some children are aggressive and how effective prevention and intervention can help these kids.
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.
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