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Dwelling Studies

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008-10-07) Crawford, T. Hugh ; Broglio, Ron

Dwelling studies examines how we engage with the earth so as to fashion a world and worldview. As a methodology, dwelling studies uses phenomenology to examine a variety of ecologies and economies of human comportment in order to further living well.
Older Adult Expertise in Emotion Regulation: Gains and Costs

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008-09-16) Blanchard-Fields, Fredda

Despite research that shows cognitive decline as we grow older, changes in emotion show a positive developmental trajectory. This talk will address two questions. What are the skills older adults possess and use when regulating their emotions? Under what conditions are older adults more effective and least effective at regulating their emotions?
Are Cities Warming Faster than the Planet as a Whole?

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008-04-01) Stone, Brian

How rapidly are large U.S. cities like Atlanta warming and what steps can be taken to manage climate change in urban areas? This talk will explore the methods employed to measure urban and global temperature trends and document the rate of temperature change with 50 of the most populous U.S. metropolitan areas between 1950 and 2000. The distinction between the urban and global mechanisms of warming will be considered as part of a more general discussion of climate change management in cities.
Meet your neighbor! An introduction to social insects in Atlanta

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2007-10-02) Goodisman, Michael

Social insects, including ants, bees, wasps, and termites, are "among the greatest achievements of evolution". They dominate terrestrial environments and make up a substantial part of the animal biomass. The tremendous success of social insects stems from their ability to effectively manage ecological problems through their complex social systems. In fact, the formation of the remarkable societies displayed by social insects represents one of the major transition points in evolutionary history. This talk provides an overview of the biology of social insects and the development and importance of social insect societies. Includes as discussion of the natural history of important social insects found locally, including fire ants and yellowjackets.
George Washington and Slaves in the Executive Mansion

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2007-03-27) Alexander, Eleanor

George Washington, a slave owner, did not give a second thought to staffing the President’s House with human chattel from his Virginia plantation. Working in the Executive Mansion was better than working in the field, or even as an ordinary house slave. But two ran away to freedom.
Innocent Targets: When Terrorism Comes to School

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2007-02-27) Dorn, Chris

The terrorist attack that killed more than 300 schoolchildren, teachers and parents in Russia shocked the conscience of the world in 2004. Clearly, there are lessons to be learned from this and other atrocities. However, there is a dangerous tendency to focus too much on past terrorism scenarios when deciding how to address future concerns for our schools. In addition, focusing too much on terrorism in emergency planning puts facilities in danger of over-stratification of their emergency response. While it is always crucial that we examine previous events and learn from them, research by Safe Havens International shows that focusing on a scenario-driven approach is having a detrimental effect on many communities. Chris Dorn will share some of the practical findings from their research as they apply to the audience and discuss why a functional approach can lead to dual-use solutions with a more effective end result.
Intelligent Design in the Classroom?

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2006-11-28) Borenstein, Jason

Controversy continues to circulate about evolution, raising the issue of whether public schools are the appropriate forum for teaching about the subject matter. In recent years, critics have offered forward a view called intelligent design, which seeks to illustrate alleged shortcomings in evolutionary theory. Intelligent design supporters argue that students should be made aware of evolution’s failings and suggest that alternatives to evolution need to be taught, which may include intelligent design. Yet a key issue that must be resolved is whether a proper educational approach in the biology classroom includes teaching intelligent design alongside evolution.
Chemical Cues in the Ocean

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2006-04-25) Kubanek, Julia

We are all at the mercy of molecules: hormones affect our sexual interests, toxins give us food poisoning, polluting chemicals give us asthma, and the smell of Krispy Kreme tugs on the steering wheel whenever we drive along Ponce de Leon Ave. Molecules play an even greater role in the lives of marine plants, animals, and microorganisms. On coral reefs and in the open ocean, chemicals affect who eats who, who settles down next to who, and who can fight off a potentially deadly infection. In lab and field experiments, Georgia Tech faculty and students are working to understand the role of natural chemical compounds in the survival and reproduction of marine organisms.
Hurricane Katrina's Impact on Louisiana's Transportation Infrastructure

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2006-03-28) Rix, Glenn J. ; DesRoches, Reginald

Hurricane Katrina's storm surge and high winds had a devastating impact on the Gulf Coast of the U.S. Although the extensive damage to residential areas continues to receive attention in the media, the damage to key transportation systems was also severe. School of Civil and Environmental Engineering faculty members Dr. Reginald DesRoches and Dr. Glenn J. Rix were selected to join reconnaissance teams sponsored by the National Science Foundation and American Society of Civil Engineers to document damage to Louisiana river and costal ports and highway bridges. Drs. DesRoches and Rix will show photos from their reconnaissance trips, discuss common types of damage to ports and bridges, and summarize the findings of other teams that focused on aspects of the civil infrastructure such as levees. Links between Hurricane Katrina and other research efforts at Georgia Tech examining the impact of natural hazards on the civil infrastructure will also be presented.
Hybrots: Using Cultured Neurons to Control Robots and Study Learning

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2005-02-22) Potter, Steve M.

What changes about your brain when you learn something? When you forget? How do brains compute? How can brain-style computation be used in artificial systems? The Potter Group, part of the Laboratory for Neuroengineering at Georgia Tech, has developed a variety of new technologies for interfacing to the nervous system, to help answer such questions. They grow cultures of brain cells on multi-electrode arrays, and use them to control simulated or robotic animals ("animats"). By observing these living neuronal networks using multiphoton optical microscopy, they hope to observe the cellular and network-level changes that underlie learning, forgetting, and brain-style computation. For more information, see http://neuro.gatech.edu.