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Chancellor's Colloquium Distinguished Speaker Series 2011-12
The UC Davis Chancellor’s Colloquium Distinguished Speakers series brings together several distinguished scholars and government leaders who promise to spark engaging conversations with the academic community and broader public around pressing issues of our time.
The series is intended to heighten local and national awareness of research at UC Davis and the speakers will also share their vision for university-based research in the 21st century.
After each forum, a faculty member will be invited to comment and initiate a Q&A discussion with the audience.
These events are free and open to the public. Here are the planned speakers for the 2011-12 series, with more information to follow:
Rethinking education in the digital world (Flash video, 1 hour 18 mins, 10.27.11)
Cathy N. Davidson, the Ruth F. DeVarney professor of English and John Hope Franklin Humanities Institute professor of interdisciplinary studies at Duke University speaks about rethinking education in the digital world. Read more of the Q&A with Davidson.
The 21st century university: Purpose, problems and promise (Flash video, 1 hour 21 mins , 11.30.11)
Charles M. Vest, president of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering, says basic research and preparing young people to be lifelong learners in a globalized economy are vital roles for universities in the 21st century. Read more of the Q&A with Vest.
Climate change: Human causes and responses (Flash video, 1 hour 23 mins, 1.10.12)
Ralph Cicerone is president of the National Academy of Sciences and chair of the National Research Council. His research in atmospheric chemistry and climate change has involved him in shaping science and environmental policy at the highest levels nationally and internationally.
Public policy: A great career (Flash video, 55 mins, 56 sec, 2.27.12)
Michael Dukakis served an unprecedented three, four-year terms as governor of Massachusetts and was the 1988 Democratic nominee for president. Since leaving office, he has served as a visiting professor at many colleges and universities including Harvard University, University of Hawaii, Northeastern University and UCLA.
Science & engineering research in the globalized world (Flash video, 1 hour 13 mins, 4.25.12)
Suresh, a distinguished engineer and professor, is the director of the National Science Foundation and leads the only federal agency charged with advancing all fields of fundamental science and engineering research and education. He oversees the NSF's $7-billion budget, directing programs and initiatives that keep the United States at the forefront of science and engineering.