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Animal and Human Communication 6/2/07 - Evolutionary biologists and ethologists have recently uncovered amazing complexity and subtlety in animal systems of communication. Associate Professor of Philosophy Mitch Green discusses some of these new developments, focusing on whether they might bridge the gap widely reputed to separate human and animal communication. |
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Managing Career Change6/2/07 - Careers are no longer linear |
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More Is Not Always Better6/2/07 - Research shows that women want flexibility with family opportunities, freedom, and greater control of their own schedules. Women who balk at the personal sacrifices involved in climbing the corporate ladder are leaving the bureaucracy to work for themselves, even at the risk of earning less money. This seminar is led by Rebecca Leonard ( |
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Photodetectors 6/2/07 - Joe Campbell, professor of engineering and applied science, describes recent breakthroughs in photodetector and optical sensor technologies. These have increased the performance and functionality of a wide range of existing systems. |
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What Makes Us Happy? 6/2/07 - Timothy D. Wilson, Sherrell J. Aston Professor of Psychology, discusses his research on happiness and self-knowledge, some of which was reported in his 2002 book, Strangers to Ourselves. What are the psychological mechanisms involved in achieving lasting happiness, and what does this say about how we should live our lives? |
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Class of 2002: Living the Life, Virginia Style6/2/07 - Life has started to creep up on the Class of 2002. Though only five years out from graduation, they're beginning to deal with spouses, jobs, mortgages, and even kids. Moderator Adam Reno ( |
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The Times They Are A-Changing6/2/07 - The Serpentine Society reviews changes at the local, state, and national levels from the last five years that affect the lives of LGBT students and alumni. What important steps have been taken to make the community safer and more welcomed? How can we work together to resolve them? |
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Energy Sustainability: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead 6/2/07 - Professor and Chair of Chemistry Ian Harrison will
examines the science and engineering of some energy sustainability research being performed at U.Va, and assesses the challenges of developing sustainable and environmentally friendly energy resources for the 21st century. |
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