Global Educational Outreach for Science Engineering and Technology

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TitleTopic / SubtopicLevelPresenterDate RecordedDuration (Min)Feedback
A History of BicyclesSynopsis:
This presentation reviews the basic history of the bicycle starting with the Hobby Horse. We discuss significant changes to the bicycle in terms of efficiency, safety and comfort. These advances in bicycle technology include lighter construction, the pedaling system, tire development and brakes. The presentation also discusses the fake Da Vinci bicycle and the possible future of bicycles.		Arts-related / HistoryGeneral interest - all agesTomasetti, JackApr 20, 201013Feedback
A Random Walk in Science, Art and DesignSynopsis:
Harry Kroto describes his wide artistic interests over many years.		Arts-related / Arts-SciencesGeneral interest - all agesKroto, HarryJan 23, 200841Feedback
Creativity and Computers - from Vega.org.ukSynopsis:
The concept of creativity from the point of view of how original ideas develop is explored with the aid of recent advances in computer modelling programming strategies. Featuring some beautiful examples, Margaret addresses the question, can computers ever be truly creative?		Arts-related / Arts-SciencesHigh - ages 14-19Boden, Margaret59Feedback
Global Educational Outreach in FloridaSynopsis:
Harry Kroto gives a presentation to St Petersburg Academy Prep, Florida on insight, inspiration, and inquiry. The presentation highlights points in Harry's life both from science and the arts.		Arts-related / Arts-SciencesHigh - ages 14-19Kroto, HarrySep 24, 200926Feedback
Hard questions: Contemporary art and the obsession with scienceSynopsis:
Siān Ede looks at the work of a number of leading artists who have engaged with contemporary science, whether robustly or subtly, in order to reflect a different and sometimes bizarre take on new ideas.		Arts-related / Arts-SciencesUndergraduate - ages 18 - 22Ede, SianApr 10, 200863Feedback
John Updike and American Christianity, Part 1Synopsis:
An introduction to the history of American Christianity		Arts-related / EnglishHigh - ages 14-19Hopson, JackieMar 16, 200910Feedback
John Updike and American Christianity, Part 2Synopsis:
Updike's exploration of American Christianity and Hollywood movies in the 20th Century		Arts-related / EnglishHigh - ages 14-19Hopson, JackieMar 16, 200931Feedback
Letter from the Past - 01 - The American War of Independence 1Synopsis:
No 1 of ten talks examining the formation of the USA and its early development - from an English point of view. This episode sets the scene in the years up to 1763.		Arts-related / HistoryUndergraduate - ages 18 - 22Coates, BerwickMar 16, 200919Feedback
Letter from the Past - 02 - The American War of Independence 2Synopsis:
No 2 of ten talks examining the formation of the USA and its early development - from an English point of view. This episode traces developments from 1763 to 1770.		Arts-related / HistoryUndergraduate - ages 18 - 22Coates, BerwickMar 16, 200923Feedback
Letter from the Past - 03 - The American War of Independence 3Synopsis:
No 3 of ten talks examining the formation of the USA and its early development - from an English point of view. This episode traces developments from 1770 to April 1775.		Arts-related / HistoryUndergraduate - ages 18 - 22Coates, BerwickMar 16, 200930Feedback
Letter from the Past - 04 - The American War of Independence 4Synopsis:
No 4 of ten talks examining the formation of the USA and its early development - from an English point of view. This episode traces developments from April 1775 to 1781.		Arts-related / HistoryUndergraduate - ages 18 - 22Coates, BerwickMar 16, 200932Feedback
Letter from the Past - 05 - Splitting the Human AtomSynopsis:
No 5 of ten talks examining the formation of the USA and its early development - from an English point of view. This episode looks at the population explosion in the 18th and 19th centuries and its effect on emigration to the USA.		Arts-related / HistoryUndergraduate - ages 18 - 22Coates, BerwickMar 16, 200924Feedback
Letter from the Past - 06 - The Industrial RevolutionSynopsis:
looks at some of the reasons for the Industrial Revolution occurring in England rather than anywhere else.		Arts-related / HistoryUndergraduate - ages 18 - 22Coates, BerwickMar 16, 200927Feedback
Letter from the Past - 07 - The Great HungerSynopsis:
No 7 of ten talks examining the formation of the USA and its early development - from an English point of view. This episode traces the historical and practical reasons for the Irish famine in the 1840s.		Arts-related / HistoryUndergraduate - ages 18 - 22Coates, BerwickMar 16, 200931Feedback
Letter from the Past - 08 - England's 9/11Synopsis:
No 8 of ten talks examining the formation of the USA and its early development - from an English point of view. This episode looks at the parallels between 9/11 in 2001 and another attack from a disaffected minority in 1605		Arts-related / HistoryUndergraduate - ages 18 - 22Coates, BerwickMar 16, 200935Feedback
Letter from the Past - 09 - First in War, First in PeaceSynopsis:
No 9 of ten talks examining the formation of the USA and its early development - from an English point of view. This episode examines the transfer of a few soldiers from the military into the highest levels of government, with special reference to the Duke of Wellington.		Arts-related / HistoryUndergraduate - ages 18 - 22Coates, BerwickMar 16, 200932Feedback
Letter from the Past - 10 - Who are the English?Synopsis:
No 10 of ten talks examining the formation of the USA and its early development - from an English point of view. This episode shows how England and the USA have both increased their populations by waves of immigrants from many different areas.		Arts-related / HistoryUndergraduate - ages 18 - 22Coates, BerwickMar 16, 200925Feedback
Raman Microscopy, Pigments and the Arts/Science InterfaceSynopsis:
Raman spectroscopy is a light scattering technique primarily used in the characterisation of vibrational modes of molecules and therefore in assessing the structure and composition of materials.		Arts-related / Arts-SciencesUndergraduate - ages 18 - 22Clark, RobinFeb 07, 200876Feedback
Science and Art make comfortable bedfellowsSynopsis:
With portrait painter Peter Edwards, Sir Harry Kroto discusses his love of art and science. \n		Arts-related / Arts-SciencesMiddle - ages 11 - 14Edwards, PeterJun 17, 200966Feedback
Science and Fine Art - from Vega.org.ukSynopsis:
David Bomford is Senior Restorer of Paintings at the National Gallery, London.\nThere is a long tradition of applying scientific techniques to the study of works of art. This discourse reviews past and present approaches and shows that these advances have not only illuminated art history but also revolutionised our conservation techniques, ensuring the survival of works of art for the future.		Arts-related / Arts-SciencesHigh - ages 14-19Bomford, DavidMar 20, 199759Feedback
Science, the Enlightenment and the InternetSynopsis:
A wide-ranging discourse on how science and the enlightenment led to the great ideas of the founding fathers in the USA.		Arts-related / Arts-SciencesHigh - ages 14-19Kroto, HarryApr 18, 200751Feedback
Some Notes for the Intelligent ReaderSynopsis:
Suggestions about how to interpret a variety of written texts		Arts-related / EnglishHigh - ages 14-19Hopson, JackieMar 04, 200925Feedback
The importance of Science, Art and DesignSynopsis:
The English mastermind comes to us for a special lecture and presentation on the fundamental role of art in scientific processes. Kroto will urge us to continue tapping into America’s most original and steadfast resource: creativity.\nAt ARTISANworks, we believe it is the duty of artists and the community to come together under one roof and exchange ideas. \nOur all-inclusive environment fosters the creation and appreciation of artistic ideas and concepts. With a unique behind-the-scenes experience of art creation at hand, each and every member of the community has access to the journey of discovery		Arts-related / Arts-SciencesGeneral interest - all agesKroto, HarryMay 05, 200928Feedback
The Integration of Art and ScienceSynopsis:
Virginia Beeson presents on the integration of art and science throughout history and into the 21st century.\n		Arts-related / Arts-SciencesHigh - ages 14-19Beeson, VirginiaApr 22, 200913Feedback
The Use of Optics in Art - David Hockney and Charles FalcoSynopsis:
Charles Falco describes his and David Hockney's theory of the use of optical devices by mediaeval artists.\n		Arts-related / PaintingGeneral interest - all agesFalco, CharlesJan 24, 200669Feedback

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