In this interview Dr. Raquel Sosa shares how she was drawn to sociology as a means of addressing social problems and inequalities. She also discusses her efforts to support and develop interdisciplinary research, particularly in the context of Latin American scholarship. Finally, she concludes with a discussion of how she approaches her work as both a sociologist and a political representative within Mexico City government.
This is part of a series of interviews with the 22 members of the Executive Committee of the International Sociological Association (ISA). The interviews can be found at the ISA website:
http://www.isa-sociology.org/journeys-through-sociology/
Computer Science C149, 001 - Fall 2014
Introduction to Embedded Systems - Edward A. Lee, Alberto Sangiovanni-vincentelli
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"Assessing the Economic Rise of China and India"
Pranab Bardhan, Professor of Economics, University of California, Berkeley
Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Berkeley economist Pranab Bardhan for a discussion of his new book, Awakening Giants, Feet of Clay. Bardhan discusses his interest in poverty and inequality in the context of his intellectual odyssey. He then focuses on the myths and realities surrounding the emergence of China and India, addressing several questions including: What have these countries achieved? How did they do it? How do they compare in terms of inequality and social welfare? What are the factors that explain their reemergence as economic powerhouses? What has been the impact of globalization on their trajectory? Will they succeed in reconciling economic efficiency with democratic accountability?
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Public Health 142, 001 - Spring 2015
Introduction to Probability and Statistics in Biology and Public - Maureen Lahiff
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Physics 111 Advanced Laboratory. Professor Jan Liphardt
This video accompanies the Brownian Motion in Cells Experiment, providing students with an introduction to the theory, apparatus, and procedures.
Perrin's experimental confirmation of Einstein's equation was an important piece of evidence to help settle a debate about the nature of matter that had begun nearly 2000 years earlier in the time of Democritus and Anaxagoras. Since then, a thorough understanding of Brownian motion has become essential for diverse fields that range from polymer physics to biophysics, aerodynamics to statistical mechanics, and even stock option pricing.
Part 1. You will replicate Perrin's work with modern equipment. Then track the motion of nanoparticles suspended in liquids of various viscosities with a CCD camera connected to a microscope and a computer. You will use Matlab program to estimate the positions of the particles and analyze the data to see if it conforms to Einstein's model.
Part 2. Using the same setup, you will track myosin-based transport of vesicles in a living onion cell. You will compare this motion to the Brownian motion you observed in the first part of the lab.
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