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Human Rights Defender: A Life in Education and Advocacy with Eva Pacheco
September 04, 2023 21:00 - 24 minutes - 288 MB VideoEva Pacheco's journey as an advocate for quality bilingual education programs and parental engagement within school communities began with her experiences as a teacher in Mexico. When she moved to the US, she noticed the limitations of the American school system in supporting bilingual learners like her own children, who had limited resources. Determined to make a difference, Eva became passionate about transforming the educational experience for all students. Witnessing the difficulties her...
CWC TV: Our Flag Means Death
September 03, 2023 21:00 - 47 minutes - 564 MB VideoWriter Eliza Jiménez Cossio joined moderator Chip Badley (English, UC Davis) for a post-screening discussion of the show Our Flag Means Death. Cossio shares her experiences as a writer and details various casting insights during the pre-production of the show, including their unique approach to adapting familiar characters and bringing in guest stars. She also elaborates on the influence of sitcoms and romantic comedy films in her writing, and how the diversity of their writers’ room helped s...
Making the Invisible Visible: Societal Influences on Health and Health Care
September 02, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 730 MB VideoJoin us for an enlightening discussion on the social aspects of healthcare and medicine, featuring panelists from UCSF. In this program, experts explore critical topics like the challenges of integrating mental health in perinatal care, the impact of rising drug prices on patients, especially for essential medications like insulin, and the evolving role of community midwifery in improving health outcomes. Discover the unique intersection of sociology and healthcare and how it shapes policy an...
Big City Design: Transportation and Urban Planning
September 01, 2023 21:00 - 51 minutes - 616 MB VideoBig cities create big opportunities for innovation in design and planning that transform daily life and shapes the future. Their complexity and scale also create unique challenges for integrating design and planning, both in terms of processes and outcomes. In this program, Harriet Tregoning explores the connection between good design and effective transportation systems, and Samuel Assefa examines the urban design of three U.S. cities. The Big City Design + Planning Symposium is co-sponsore...
La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest: Sarasate Shaw and Vivaldi
August 31, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 1.36 GB VideoFrom the La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest 2022 series, music director Inon Barnatan creates an ambitious program, evocatively titled “Under the Influence,” exploring the muses that seduced and inspired some of the greatest composers in musical history. This program features Pablo de Sarasate's Fantasy on Bizet’s Carmen, Op. 25, Caroline Shaw's Microfictions (West Coast première), and Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. Series: "La Jolla Music Society: SummerFest" [Arts and Music] [Show ID:...
Big Screen: Encanto
August 30, 2023 21:00 - 36 minutes - 434 MB VideoYvett Merino (Producer, Walt Disney Animation Studios) joins moderator Dolores Inés Casillas (Chicana and Chicano Studies, UCSB) in a post-screening discussion of Encanto, the acclaimed Disney animation film about a multigenerational family with magical powers in the mountains of Colombia. In their conversation, they discuss the importance of Latinx representation in mainstream media, reflecting on the film’s themes of intergenerational trauma and its power to spark important conversations am...
Sensorimotor Control and Speech Impairment: A Model for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
August 29, 2023 21:00 - 44 minutes - 288 MB VideoAs part of the 2023 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Carly Demopoulos discusses the latest in sensorimotor control and speech impairment in people with developmental disabilities. Discover groundbreaking research on sensory motor control, auditory processing, and the impact on verbal and nonverbal communication. Explore the challenges faced by individuals with autism spectrum disorder and learn about innovative approaches to treatment and interventions. Get ready to gain new insights an...
Voices of Dignity: Human Rights in Schools
August 28, 2023 21:00 - 38 minutes - 464 MB VideoWhat does "dignity at work" mean for educators and school staff? What are the primary challenges faced by school faculty and staff? How can administrators and decision-makers effectively address these issues? Join Jeffrey M. Siminoff from Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, along with Guadalupe Carrasco Cardona from Roybal Learning Center and Timothy Stiven from Canyon Crest Academy, as they delve deeper into the current state of human rights for educators and provide valuable insights. Series: "...
CARTA: The Role of Myth in Anthropogeny - Questions Answers and Closing Remarks
August 28, 2023 21:00 - 38 minutes - 469 MB VideoThe human penchant for storytelling is universal, early-developing, and profoundly culture-shaping. Stories (folk tales, narratives and myths) influence the costs of social transactions and organize societies at every scale of human interaction. Story as a mode of communication is also unprecedented in the animal kingdom: although we are compelled to tell stories about other animals, they are not likewise compelled to tell stories about us (or anything else, for that matter). Even our ability...
CARTA: The Role of Myth in Anthropogeny - The Salience of Animals and the Trickster in San and Hunter-gatherer Mythology with Mathias Guenther
August 27, 2023 21:00 - 20 minutes - 252 MB VideoAnimals and tricksters are highly prominent beings in the mythology of the San Bushmen of southern Africa, as well as of hunter-gatherers in other regions of the world. Their actions and interactions provide the plot lines for most of the stories people tell about myth time. Why are these two beings so preeminent in San mythology and storytelling? Is there a connection between the two beings? Mathias Guenther discusses these two questions and the answer reveals a deep – and deep-rooted –mysti...
Learning Without a Brain
August 26, 2023 21:00 - 56 minutes - 553 MB VideoLearn about groundbreaking research being conducted by some of the most highly skilled and intelligent minds in the nation towards enhancing human health, in fields such as biomedical sciences, social sciences, and digital health. In this program, you will learn how a single cell can learn, despite not having brain. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38982]
CARTA: The Role of Myth in Anthropogeny - Topologies of Belief: Folklore Conspiracy Theories and Threat with Timothy Tangherlini
August 25, 2023 21:00 - 26 minutes - 242 MB VideoPolitical, financial and environmental crises coupled to the rise of social media have, in recent years, created a perfect storm of mis- and disinformation that leverage long standing reservoirs of belief within and across communities. These stories on social media mirror face-to-face storytelling and other storytelling environments in that they allow for the negotiation of cultural ideology (norms, beliefs, values), yet they also change the scope, speed and amplification of that storytelling...
How UC Davis is Growing a Tree Canopy for Tomorrow's Climate
August 24, 2023 21:00 - 2 minutes - 35.9 MB VideoCombating destructive effects of climate change, the Arboretum and Public Garden staff and Learning by Leading™ students plant test trees to cultivate a resilient and diverse urban tree canopy for the UC Davis community. Emily Griswold, Director of GATEways Horticulture and Teaching Gardens, outlines the tireless research and work of tending to mature trees and planting saplings. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Science] [Show ID: 39214]
Growing Minibrains In a Dish
August 24, 2023 21:00 - 2 minutes - 37.8 MB VideoA team of UC Davis researchers is making advances in a field that could eventually allow brain surgeons to offer replacement parts to injured patients. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39213]
CWC Docs: Partners in Crime
August 24, 2023 21:00 - 47 minutes - 563 MB VideoDirector Paromita Vohra joins moderator Bhaskar Sarkar (Film and Media Studies, UCSB) in a discussion of her film Partners in Crime, which dives into the world of copyright law, piracy, and the fluid nature of authorship. She dives into concepts like the cultural commons and the complicated nature of artistic value. She also details the social and economic contexts of the bazaar and the impacts of a rapidly changing economic landscape on art. They share perspectives on the diversity of people...
Medical Mobility Equipment for People with Developmental Disabilities
August 23, 2023 21:00 - 27 minutes - 225 MB VideoAs part of the 2023 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Judy Bachman and Lisa Rivera discuss the latest in medical mobility equipment for people with developmental disabilities. Join us as we delve into the diverse range of assistive devices, from power wheelchairs to walkers, and explore the considerations, options, and challenges faced by individuals with mobility needs. Discover the latest innovations, expert insights, and practical advice to empower individuals and their families in ma...
The Basement Gallery at UC Davis
August 23, 2023 21:00 - 3 minutes - 36.9 MB VideoThe Basement Gallery is a student-run organization located in the basement of the UC Davis art department and holds shows featuring student artwork. Learn more about the organization and some of the participating artists. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39216]
Behind the Scenes at the UC Davis Bohart Museum of Entomology
August 23, 2023 21:00 - 2 minutes - 26.3 MB VideoFrom the beautiful to the strange, the UC Davis Bohart Museum of Entomology has one of the largest insect collections in North America. Take a tour through the collections and its highlights with director Lynn Kimsey in this behind-the-scenes video. The museum is free and open to UC Davis students, staff and faculty, as well as the public. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Science] [Show ID: 39209]
Advancing Prosthetics in the Lab at UC Davis
August 23, 2023 21:00 - 3 minutes - 40.6 MB VideoUC Davis engineers and neuroscientists are exploring how robots and artificial intelligence can improve prosthetic devices and make them more intuitive for their users. They've also teamed up with a multidisciplinary team at UC Davis Health in Sacramento in an overall effort to improve prostheses for amputees and prevent prosthetic abandonment. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39208]
Advancing Prosthetics in the Hospital at UC Davis Health
August 23, 2023 21:00 - 2 minutes - 33 MB VideoSurgeons and prosthetists-orthotists at UC Davis Health are working with amputee patients to improve the functionality of their prosthetic devices through surgical techniques and new technology. They've also teamed up with a multidisciplinary team at UC Davis in an overall effort to make prostheses more intuitive and prevent prosthetic abandonment. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39207]
Human Rights in Education
August 23, 2023 21:00 - 43 minutes - 480 MB VideoDid you know that the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals directly reflect human rights standards? Dr. Leighangela Brady, superintendent of National School District, shares how her district brings these goals and human rights work into the classroom, addressing real world problems with engaging learning opportunities. Series: "Education Channel" [Public Affairs] [Education] [Show ID: 39017]
A Sustainable Solution: Compostable Wind Turbine Blades
August 22, 2023 21:00 - 2 minutes - 28 MB VideoWind turbine blades are a major source of environmental pollution and waste. Learn how UC Davis is creating an ecologically sound solution for their disposal. Students, faculty and researchers in the Advanced Composites Research, Engineering and Science (ACRES) lab in the UC Davis College of Engineering are building compostable wind turbine blades from bamboo and mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. While the researchers are currently focused on building a wind turbine blade prototype, ...
Growing Crops with Less Groundwater
August 22, 2023 21:00 - 3 minutes - 44.7 MB VideoLearn about UC Davis’ innovative approach to growing crops with less groundwater in drought-prone regions like California. The UC Davis Agricultural Water Center is working with farmers in California and the Southwest to find solutions that address groundwater overdraft so they can farm sustainably for a better future. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Agriculture] [Show ID: 39212]
Vineyard to Bottle: The Journey of Student Winemakers
August 22, 2023 21:00 - 1 minute - 27.2 MB VideoWelcome to our wine processing course — a hands-on journey into the art and science of winemaking. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how students learn to taste, blend, age, fine, filter and package their own wines, all under the guidance of industry professionals and seasoned faculty. Our students’ coursework transforms into practical skills needed in the wine industry. The course, a part of the university’s viticulture and enology program, is held in our Teaching and Research Winery, the most...
Measuring Meals: The Impact of Food Security Programs at UC Davis
August 22, 2023 21:00 - 1 minute - 33.3 MB VideoResearch on food security programs at UC Davis is showing the positive impact that access to healthy foods has on students' nutrition and mental health as well as identifying the need for more food access resources on college campuses. Marcela Radtke from the Nutritional Biology Graduate Group utilized tools like the veggie meter to measure students' fruit and vegetable intake and then looked at how that changed when they used campus resources such as The Pantry. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Health...
UC Davis Discoveries - Art to Food
August 22, 2023 21:00 - 3 minutes - 54.9 MB VideoExplore UC Davis discoveries that have improved modern life in unexpected ways. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Science] [Show ID: 39210]
CARTA: The Role of Myth in Anthropogeny - Writing Plague: Myth Morality and Modernity with Mark Honigsbaum
August 21, 2023 21:00 - 18 minutes - 215 MB VideoIn the foundational texts of Western civilisation (the Bible, Iliad), plagues are symbols of divine retribution, signifying Godly displeasure with human misdeeds. But in Thucydides’ classic account of the mysterious plague that swept Athens in 430 BC, Camus’s La Peste, and Emily St John Mandel’s Station Eleven, literary accounts of plagues and pandemics are also morality tales and metaphors for the dissolution of the social bonds necessary for the functioning of modern societies. In this talk...
Big Screen: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane
August 20, 2023 21:00 - 46 minutes - 554 MB VideoLucy Fischer (English and Film Studies, University of Pittsburgh) joins moderator Patrice Petro (Dick Wolf Director of the Carsey-Wolf Center) in a post-screening discussion of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane, a psychological thriller about the rivalry between aging Hollywood sisters. In their conversation, they illuminate the similarities between the film’s themes and the much publicized behind-the-scenes drama between stars Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. Fischer reflects on the film’s playf...
CARTA: The Role of Myth in Anthropogeny - Stories of Fire: Origins Interactions and Futures with Michael Chazan
August 19, 2023 21:00 - 18 minutes - 233 MB VideoAs the global response to climate change drives a profound reevaluation of our interaction with fire, there's a timely opportunity to delve into the roots of our connection with combustion. Archaeologist Michael Chazan uncovers early traces of human fire usage at Wonderwerk Cave in South Africa and Evron Quarry in Israel. Chazan contends that it's more apt to consider the emergence of a dynamic bond between humans and fire rather than pinpointing a singular origin. This symbiotic relationship...
Global Health Interventions to Prevent Infectious Diseases
August 18, 2023 21:00 - 58 minutes - 600 MB VideoLearn about groundbreaking research being conducted by some of the most highly skilled and intelligent minds in the nation towards enhancing human health, in fields such as biomedical sciences, social sciences, and digital health. In this program, Dr. Gabriel Chamie, Canice Christian and Jane Fieldhouse discuss efforts to prevent infectious diseases on a global scale. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38981]
Spatial Analysis of RNA Distribution During Early Mouse and Human Embryogenesis - Elsy Buitrago-Delgado
August 17, 2023 21:00 - 54 minutes - 521 MB VideoElsy Buitrago-Delgado, Ph.D., shares how spatial analysis of RNA distribution during early mouse embryogenesis suggests that the first cell fate choice is made at the 4-cell stage. She also discusses how notch signaling regulates cell fate choices during early human development. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Science] [Show ID: 38888]
CWC Docs: A Thousand Cuts
August 17, 2023 21:00 - 34 minutes - 409 MB VideoDirector Ramona S. Diaz joins moderator Miguel Penabella (Film and Media Studies, UCSB) for a post-screening discussion of her documentary A Thousand Cuts. She details her experiences closely following Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist Maria Ressa and the Rappler team’s fight for press freedom in the Philippines, as well as observations from political rallies of those aligned with former President Rodrigo Duterte. The discussion also explored issues surrounding journalistic persecution, th...
Does Your House Have Lions
August 16, 2023 21:00 - 53 minutes - 643 MB VideoArtist Vishal Jugdeo and poet vqueeram join moderator Cathy Thomas (English, UCSB) to discuss their film Does Your House Have Lions, which features a queer household of activists and academics in New Delhi living under the shadow of increasing authoritarianism. They discuss the film’s exploration of different forms of queer intimacy and propose possibilities for resistance against state violence. They also reflect on communal ideas of freedom, ways of building spaces of joy, and incorporating...
Driven by Curiosity: A Career in Cancer Research with Elena Martinez
August 15, 2023 21:00 - 25 minutes - 301 MB VideoIn this inspiring video, Elena Martinez, Ph.D., shares her journey as a first-generation student from Mexico who dedicated herself to a career in cancer epidemiology, prevention, and disparities. Dr. Martinez emphasizes the transformative power of education as a means of empowerment and opportunity. She candidly discusses the cultural and societal barriers she faced and the unwavering support from her family that fueled her determination to succeed. Dr. Martinez also underscores the significa...
CARTA: The Role of Myth in Anthropogeny - All the Stories Animals Don't Tell with Daniel Povinelli
August 14, 2023 21:00 - 20 minutes - 234 MB VideoHumans have been telling stories about animals as long as humans have been telling stories. One story humans tell about animals is the one about how, with enough care and patience humans might one day listen to the stories animals themselves have to tell. Some folks see this story as nonfiction, a truth about animals manifest in the dance of bees, the grunts of monkeys, the antics of their dogs and cats, or the signs produced by trained gorillas. In this talk, I attempt examine these conflict...
Emerging Infectious Diseases and Impact on People with Developmental Disabilities
August 13, 2023 21:00 - 46 minutes - 427 MB VideoAs part of the 2023 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. Yvonne Maldonado talks about the impact of emerging infectious diseases on people with developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38879]
Navigating Challenges in Genomics and Patient Advocacy
August 12, 2023 21:00 - 58 minutes - 623 MB VideoThe Science & Technology Ethics Center (STEC) is proud to present a series of lectures and a panel discussion that explores the intersection of genomics, medical ethics, and patient rights. This thought-provoking session delves into the ethical considerations surrounding genetic testing, data privacy, and informed consent. It examines the challenges and opportunities presented by advancements in genomics and how they impact patient care. The panel will discuss the importance of advocating for...
Transforming Personal and Public Health Through Precision Medicine
August 11, 2023 21:00 - 57 minutes - 529 MB VideoLearn about groundbreaking research being conducted by some of the most highly skilled and intelligent minds in the nation towards enhancing human health, in fields such as biomedical sciences, social sciences, and digital health. In this program, Dr. Ida Sim discusses how computational precision health can transform medical care. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38980]
Conservatorship Reform in California for People with Developmental Disabilities
August 10, 2023 21:00 - 59 minutes - 609 MB VideoAs part of the 2023 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Andie Judson discusses conservatorship reform for people with developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38870]
Proposition 28: Painting the Future of Arts Education
August 09, 2023 21:00 - 40 minutes - 488 MB VideoMorgan Appel is joined by Pauline Crooks and Russell Sperling to explore the impact of California's Proposition 28 on arts education. They look back on Proposition 13's effects on education and then examine how Proposition 28 aims to revitalize arts education today and the creative economy of the future. Learn about the initiative's purpose, funding allocation, decision-making control, and accountability measures. Series: "Education Channel" [Arts and Music] [Education] [Show ID: 38929]
Deprescribing Psychotropic Medications for People with Developmental Disabilities
August 08, 2023 21:00 - 27 minutes - 146 MB VideoAs part of the 2023 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. David Lohr, Professor of Pediatrics, sheds light on the concept of deprescribing and its potential benefits for people with developmental disabilities. Dive into the complexities of medication use in young populations and explore evidence-based practices for optimizing mental health care. Gain valuable insights into the deprescribing process, potential risks, and the importance of a collaborative approach involving healthcare prov...
Bad Mexicans and the 1910 Revolution
August 07, 2023 21:00 - 48 minutes - 522 MB VideoAwarded the 2023 Bancroft Prize for her book "Bad Mexicans: Race, Empire, and Revolution in the Borderlands," UCLA history professor Kelly Lytle Hernández tells the dramatic story of the magonistas, the migrant rebels who sparked the 1910 Mexican Revolution from the United States. Taking readers to the frontlines of the uprising and the U.S./Mexico counter-insurgency campaign that failed to stop it, Lytle Hernandez puts the magonista revolt at the heart of U.S. history. Long ignored by textbo...
Dance Music - The Multicultural Story Cumbia
August 06, 2023 21:00 - 39 minutes - 479 MB VideoFilmmakers Joyce García and Alvaro Parra join moderator Alexandra Lippman to discuss their two documentaries on cumbia sonidera, or Colombia-inspired dance music, in Mexico City and Los Angeles, "Yo No Soy Guapo" and “Sonidero Metropolis.” They explore the cultural significance of the sonidero in shaping regional music scenes and tastes, as well as the impacts of migration patterns, diasporic experiences, and technological and generational changes in transforming cumbia culture. They also sha...
Genomic Unraveling of Biological and Clinical Heterogeneity in Medulloblastoma - Paul Northcott
August 05, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 555 MB VideoPaul A. Northcott, Ph.D., St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, shares his work in multi-omic bulk and single-cell approaches to decipher molecular landscapes and developmental origins of medulloblastoma. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 38889]
Improving Health Equity Bit by Bit
August 04, 2023 21:00 - 46 minutes - 446 MB VideoLearn about groundbreaking research being conducted by some of the most highly skilled and intelligent minds in the nation towards enhancing human health, in fields such as biomedical sciences, social sciences, and digital health. In this program, Jaysón Davidson, Ph.D. candidate in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacogenomics, discusses evaluating differences in health care and how to improve health equity. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38979]
Sacred and Sublime - La Jolla Symphony and Chorus
August 03, 2023 21:00 - 30 minutes - 517 MB VideoThe La Jolla Symphony and Chorus "Sacred and Sublime" concert is conducted by Arian Khaefi, and features Felix Mendelssohn’s gorgeous Violin Concerto, with soloist Ayrton Coehlo Pisco, the Young Artists Competition winner from 2021. Series: "La Jolla Symphony & Chorus" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 38419]
Machinery of Human Memory with Richard Atkinson
August 02, 2023 21:00 - 49 minutes - 547 MB VideoRenowned psychologist Richard Atkinson, president emeritus of the University of California and professor emeritus of cognitive science and psychology at the UC, San Diego, presents an in-depth exploration of the Atkinson-Shiffrin model, a fundamental theory in memory research. The model proposed memory comprises three components: sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory. Information moves from sensory to short-term memory with attention, and through rehearsal, it can transfer t...
Gender Inequality in the Workplace: A Conversation with Elizabeth Campbell
August 01, 2023 21:00 - 57 minutes - 686 MB VideoJoin Elizabeth L. Campbell, Ph.D., and Sherry Seethaler, Ph.D., for an in-depth discussion of gender inequality in organizations and careers. They examine research on pay gaps, mentorship, and systemic solutions. Campbell highlights the significance of female mentors and sponsors, especially in STEM. Intersectionality is also explored, addressing how gender intersects with age in the workplace. Series: "Career Channel" [Business] [Show ID: 38994]
A New Paradigm in Youth Justice: Building Successful Diversion Programs
July 31, 2023 21:00 - 56 minutes - 674 MB VideoWhat can be done to prioritize diversion options for youth instead of filing criminal charges? Steven P. Dinkin (National Conflict Resolution Center) s joined by, Lisa Weinreb Delgadillo (San Diego District Attorney’s Office), Breea Buskey (National Conflict Resolution Center), Monica Felix (Rady Children's Hospital San Diego), and Sunny Chang (Outdoor Outreach) for an in-depth conversation on effective strategies that engage the justice system as well as community organizations. [Public Aff...
Exploring Communities: Humans and Non-Humans Together
July 30, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 1.34 GB VideoUsing real-life examples and historical evidence, French anthropologist Philippe Descola aims to understand the unique characteristics of communities that exist outside of modern societies. These communities have often been misunderstood because they were mistakenly compared to nation-states. However, Descola argues that we should examine the components and relationships within these communities based on how they perceive the world. By doing so, we can challenge the Eurocentric and human-cent...