Research Unplugged

Spring 2007 Season Recaps

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Climate change, climate justice:
The ethical, religious, and social justice implications of climate change

A community conversation with a panel of experts

The science is solid. Now it is back to the people and policy makers to decide what to do. More...

Healthy indulgences:
The benefits of chocolate and wine

A conversation with Penny Kris-Etherton

Community members gathered with hopes of hearing that their guilty pleasures may actually be good for them. More...

When black holes collide:
Their echoes in the universe

A conversation with Pablo Laguna

So far we only have indirect evidence of black holes—which is a lot in this business, says Pablo Laguna. More...

Story power!
The impact of children's literature

A conversation with Dan Hade

Stories are incredibly powerful in the lives of all people, says Dan Hade, especially children. More...

Race, schools, and citizenship:
The legacy of Brown vs. Board of Education

A conversation with Cary Fraser

Cary Fraser believes that American education is regressing to the state that it was before the Supreme Court ruling. More...

The stem cell toolbox:
The promise and problems of stem cell research

A conversation with Kent Vrana

Kent Vrana leads a lively conversation about one of today's most emotionally-charged and fiercely-contested bioethical issues. More...