Archive for the ‘Mornings with the Professor’ Category
Nanoscience for Non-Experts
This session will describe the experimental techniques for creating nanostructures, introduce quantum mechanical principles that govern their behavior, and discuss applications for nanotechnology.
Jan van Eyck and the Art of the Northern Renaissance
During this session, participants will learn about the exceptional new techniques and style of “painting” introduced by Flemish artist Jan van Eyck and examined his most famous images in detail.
Changing the Face of Cancer in Oklahoma
Cancer takes a terrible toll on Oklahomans, so the Oklahoma Legislature called on OU to take statewide leadership in cancer prevention, research, treatment and education. The result is the OU Cancer Institute.
What Really Happened at the Scopes “Monkey” Trial
Many legal historians consider it the most significant trial of the 20th century, but most Americans know it only through a highly-fabricated film called Inherit the Wind. Millions viewed the trial of John T. Scopes as a battle between religious fundamentalists and science, dealing with First Amendment Issues that continue to crop up in the nation’s schools.
Panama Canal: Where, How, When, Who Why, and What?
Three million years ago, tectonic forces raised the Isthmus of Panama out of the sea and separated the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Come and hear about the Spanish, French and (finally) American efforts at crossing Panama
Gross National Happiness in Bhutan
In 1972, the fourth king of Bhutan announced that Gross National Happiness was more important that GDP. How is Gross National Happiness evaluated and implemented in modern Bhutan? What impact does this have for evaluating non-GDP indicators of progress around the world?
Avoiding Investment Fraud
This session will explore the common types of securities/investment fraud, highlight Oklahoma fraud cases, discuss the role of the Oklahoma Securities Commission and offer protection tips.
Teaching Constitutionalism in the Modern University
In this session participants will learn the inspiration and the goals behind the new Institute for the American Constitutional Heritage. Tests consistently show that college students lack basic knowledge about the foundations of American government, yet building civic education into a modern curriculum is no easy task. This session will explore the challenges and the excitement of building a new program that aims to make OU a national center for the study of constitutions, ancient and modern.
Skype from Bulgaria
This session will feature Kathryn Jenson White live from Bulgaria using Skype. She will be discussing the culture of Bulgaria and her experiences this fall in this amazing country.
Stress and Everyday Living
Stress is a fact of everyday life. We will discuss what stress is, that various types and sources of stress, how to deal with stress and how it can affect more mature persons.