http://scienceinsociety.northwestern.edu en-us Copyright 2007 Northwestern University Northwestern University, Science in Society Science in Society Science in Society is a web-based public outreach initiative sponsored by Northwestern University’s Office for Research. Our goal is to make the community aware of exciting research activities at the university and informed about important scientific issues that affect us both personally and globally. Science in Society is a web-based public outreach initiative sponsored by Northwestern University’s Office for Research. Our goal is to make the community aware of exciting research activities at the university and informed about important scientific issues that affect us both personally and globally. Science in Society m-kennedy@northwestern.edu no http://scienceinsociety.northwestern.edu/SiSLogo08.jpg http://scienceinsociety.northwestern.edu Northwestern University, Science in Society Researcher Sean Morrison (Univ. Michigan) studies the role of adult stem cells in human development, aging, and cancer. As evidence mounts that many cancers may in part result from normal adult stem cells going awry, Morrison and his group hope to develop treatments that would target cancerous adult stem cells while leaving normal regenerative stem cells unharmed. In his lecture, Morrison discusses the basic biology of stem cells, their role in cancer and aging, and how state and federal politics are affecting the progress of stem cell research. Science in Society Researcher Sean Morrison (Univ. Michigan) studies the role of adult stem cells in human development, aging, and cancer. As evidence mounts that many cancers may in part result from normal adult stem cells going awry, Morrison and his group hope to develop treatments that would target cancerous adult stem cells while leaving normal regenerative stem cells unharmed. In his lecture, Morrison discusses the basic biology of stem cells, their role in cancer and aging, and how state and federal politics are affecting the progress of stem cell research. http://video.at.northwestern.edu/2007/10-17_Silverstein_Morrison/02_Morrison/iPod.m4v Wed, 17 Oct 2007 19:00:00 -0500 01:20:32 no (4 of 4 – The Genetic Age) What does personalized medicine mean for patients? What will it take for personalized medicine to be integrated into standard health care?nbsp; Representatives of public health, medicine, law, and aging discuss this issue. Science in Society (4 of 4 – The Genetic Age) What does personalized medicine mean for patients? What will it take for personalized medicine to be integrated into standard health care?nbsp; Representatives of public health, medicine, law, and aging discuss this issue. http://video.at.northwestern.edu/lores/CGM_3.m4v Fri, 29 Jun 2007 13:10:00 -0500 1:05:29 no (3 of 4 – The Genetic Age) The economic, social, and policy implications of personalized medicine are discussed.nbsp; Will all members of society benefit from this new technology? Science in Society (3 of 4 – The Genetic Age) The economic, social, and policy implications of personalized medicine are discussed.nbsp; Will all members of society benefit from this new technology? http://video.at.northwestern.edu/lores/CGM_2.m4v Fri, 29 Jun 2007 13:10:00 -0500 1:13:05 no (2 of 4 – The Genetic Age) What is personalized medicine? How might it improve health care?nbsp; What are the scientific and research issues that are guiding the development of personalized medicine? The issues are explored by a panel of basic research, industry, and public health experts. Science in Society (2 of 4 – The Genetic Age) What is personalized medicine? How might it improve health care?nbsp; What are the scientific and research issues that are guiding the development of personalized medicine? The issues are explored by a panel of basic research, industry, and public health experts. http://video.at.northwestern.edu/lores/CGM_1.m4v Fri, 29 Jun 2007 13:10:00 -0500 01:00:31 no nbsp; (1 of 4 – The Genetic Age) Dr. Dora Hughes, health policy advisor to Senator Barack Obama, discusses the political environment and legislative issues affecting the use of genetic technologies in health care. Science in Society nbsp; (1 of 4 – The Genetic Age) Dr. Dora Hughes, health policy advisor to Senator Barack Obama, discusses the political environment and legislative issues affecting the use of genetic technologies in health care. http://video.at.northwestern.edu/lores/CGM_intro.m4v Fri, 29 Jun 2007 13:10:00 -0500 35:14 no (4 of 4 - Imaging the Brain, Reading the Mind) Panelists answer questions from the audience on the science, ethics, and social implications of brain imaging. Science in Society (4 of 4 - Imaging the Brain, Reading the Mind) Panelists answer questions from the audience on the science, ethics, and social implications of brain imaging. http://video.at.northwestern.edu/lores/SO_panel.m4v Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:10:00 -0500 19:39 no (3 of 4 - Imaging the Brain, Reading the Mind) Can we use brain imaging to reveal whether a subject is telling the truth?nbsp; What can brain imaging reveal about a person's mental state or emotions?nbsp; Dr. Martha Farah examines the social and ethical implications of medical and forensic applications of brain imaging technology. Science in Society (3 of 4 - Imaging the Brain, Reading the Mind) Can we use brain imaging to reveal whether a subject is telling the truth?nbsp; What can brain imaging reveal about a person's mental state or emotions?nbsp; Dr. Martha Farah examines the social and ethical implications of medical and forensic applications of brain imaging technology. http://video.at.northwestern.edu/lores/SO_martha.m4v Tue, 24 Oct 2006 13:15:00 -0500 42:01 no (2 of 4 - Imaging the Brain, Reading the Mind) Dr. Marsel Mesulam explores the biology, history, and technology of brain imaging.nbsp; What are the limitations of this powerful technology? Science in Society (2 of 4 - Imaging the Brain, Reading the Mind) Dr. Marsel Mesulam explores the biology, history, and technology of brain imaging.nbsp; What are the limitations of this powerful technology? http://video.at.northwestern.edu/lores/SO_marsel.m4v Tue, 24 Oct 2006 13:10:00 -0500 51:53 no (1 of 4 - Imaging the Brain, Reading the Mind) Opening remarks by event co-organizer Dr. Albert Farbman Science in Society (1 of 4 - Imaging the Brain, Reading the Mind) Opening remarks by event co-organizer Dr. Albert Farbman http://video.at.northwestern.edu/lores/SO_intro.m4v Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:15:00 -0500 03:24 no This lecture features two speakers -  Eugenie Scott addresses the political and social issues challenging the science classroom, while Robert Pennock discusses what science is and is not. Science in Society This lecture features two speakers -  Eugenie Scott addresses the political and social issues challenging the science classroom, while Robert Pennock discusses what science is and is not. http://video.at.northwestern.edu/2006/04-Silverstein_Pennock_Scott/iPod.m4v Tue, 11 Apr 2006 18:00:00 -0500 2:00:17 no (7 of 7 - Global Warming) Panelists answer questions on issues related to global warming and loss of biodiversity. Science in Society (7 of 7 - Global Warming) Panelists answer questions on issues related to global warming and loss of biodiversity. http://video.at.northwestern.edu/lores/GW_07_PANEL.m4v Sat, 22 Oct 2005 13:30:00 -0500 33:33 no (6 of 7 - Global Warming) Dr. David Lentz reviews the damaging impact of global warming on the earth's ecosystems and the practical challenges we face.nbsp; He discusses the challenges of habitat preservation and reconstruction efforts in Mexican rain forests and Illinois grasslands. Science in Society (6 of 7 - Global Warming) Dr. David Lentz reviews the damaging impact of global warming on the earth's ecosystems and the practical challenges we face.nbsp; He discusses the challenges of habitat preservation and reconstruction efforts in Mexican rain forests and Illinois grasslands. http://video.at.northwestern.edu/lores/GW_06_LENTZ.m4v Sat, 22 Oct 2005 13:25:00 -0500 13:17 no (5 of 7 - Global Warming) Significant effects of climate change on the environment are already being seen, with major changes to come. Dr. Thomas Lovejoy explains the urgency with which policymakers must confront legislative and economic issues related to climate change. He outlines conservation strategies for protecting our existing natural resources from climate change, and potential solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Science in Society (5 of 7 - Global Warming) Significant effects of climate change on the environment are already being seen, with major changes to come. Dr. Thomas Lovejoy explains the urgency with which policymakers must confront legislative and economic issues related to climate change. He outlines conservation strategies for protecting our existing natural resources from climate change, and potential solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. http://video.at.northwestern.edu/lores/GW_05_LOVEJOY.m4v Sat, 22 Oct 2005 13:20:00 -0500 35:14 no (4 of 7 - Global Warming) Dr. Stuart Pimm explores the the "golden era" of biodiversity - from 1805-1840 - when the breadth of plant and animal species was discovered, and the theory of evolution developed.nbsp; It was also during this time that the narrow geographic habitats of many species was first appreciated.nbsp; Dr. Pimm explains why animal and plant species living in such habitats are especially vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Science in Society (4 of 7 - Global Warming) Dr. Stuart Pimm explores the the "golden era" of biodiversity - from 1805-1840 - when the breadth of plant and animal species was discovered, and the theory of evolution developed.nbsp; It was also during this time that the narrow geographic habitats of many species was first appreciated.nbsp; Dr. Pimm explains why animal and plant species living in such habitats are especially vulnerable to the effects of climate change. http://video.at.northwestern.edu/lores/GW_04_PIMM.m4v Sat, 22 Oct 2005 13:15:00 -0500 38:59 no (3 of 7 - Global Warming) Dr. Richard Feely discusses the broad impact of global warming on our oceans. He examines the damaging effects of retreating arctic ice, coral reef bleaching, and ocean acidification on fragile marine life ecosystems. Science in Society (3 of 7 - Global Warming) Dr. Richard Feely discusses the broad impact of global warming on our oceans. He examines the damaging effects of retreating arctic ice, coral reef bleaching, and ocean acidification on fragile marine life ecosystems. http://video.at.northwestern.edu/lores/GW_03_FEELY.m4v Sat, 22 Oct 2005 13:10:00 -0500 31:58 no (2 of 7 - Global Warming) Dr. Fred Mackenzie discusses the science of global warming, including the "greenhouse effect," evidence for industrialization's contribution to climate change, and predictions of global warming's effect on our environment. Science in Society (2 of 7 - Global Warming) Dr. Fred Mackenzie discusses the science of global warming, including the "greenhouse effect," evidence for industrialization's contribution to climate change, and predictions of global warming's effect on our environment. http://video.at.northwestern.edu/lores/GW_02_MACKENZIE.m4v Sat, 22 Oct 2005 13:10:00 -0500 33:13 no (1 of 7 - Global Warming) Opening remarks by event co-organizer Dr. Albert Farbman Science in Society (1 of 7 - Global Warming) Opening remarks by event co-organizer Dr. Albert Farbman http://video.at.northwestern.edu/lores/GW_01_FARBMAN.m4v Sat, 22 Oct 2005 12:00:00 -0500 3:56 no Professor Kittles explores historical and modern concepts of "race" through a genetic lens.  He explains how evolutionary and genetic ancestry studies have revealed much about our common origins, and the implications of these studies for improving medical care. Kittles also discusses the social and political history of genetics and race. Science in Society Professor Kittles explores historical and modern concepts of "race" through a genetic lens.  He explains how evolutionary and genetic ancestry studies have revealed much about our common origins, and the implications of these studies for improving medical care. Kittles also discusses the social and political history of genetics and race. http://video.at.northwestern.edu/2004/11-Silverstein_Kittles/iPod.m4v Wed, 17 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0600 1:18:52 no