Ada Comstock Distinguished Women Scholars Lecture
by The Women’s Center
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Description
University of Minnesota - The Ada Comstock Distinguished Women Scholar Lecture series was established to acknowledge and honor the scholarly accomplishments and leadership of distinguished women faculty at the University of Minnesota and to offer a forum for them to share their insights and ideas with a campus and community audience. The awardee alternates between a scholar in the humanities, arts or social sciences and a scholar from science or engineering. The award is named after Ada Louise Comstock, a Minnesota native who taught rhetoric at the University of Minnesota, and in 1907, became the University's first Dean of Women. The contents of this podcast are the exclusive property of the Regents of the University of Minnesota, (c) 2008. All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying or distribution of this podcast is prohibited.
| Name | Description | Released | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VideoUncovering the Past, Charting the Future: The Rise of Women in Science | Dr. Sally Gregory Kohlstedt long-standing interest in science and math is combined with her fascination of uncovering the past. Although historically there is a long tradition of women engaged in science and technology, twenty-first century feminists, scientific leaders, and the press continue to express concern about the level of women's participation and distribution across investigational categories. In this lecture, Dr. Gregory Kohlstedt recaps the history that reveals the strategies and the struggles of prominent women like Marie Curie, as well as the ways that women in a variety of occupations have participated in the technoscience enterprise and influenced the science that shapes daily lives. | 10/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 2 | VideoDrop by Drop: Everyday Solutions to Toxic Water | Dr. Debora L. Swackhamer’s lecture, “Drop by Drop: Everyday Solutions to Toxic Water,” will address the threats facing our freshwater resources and the achievements we’ve made in turning the tide toward sustainability. From the loss of natural buffers and filters such as wetlands, to the introduction of endocrines and industry and consumer-induced toxins, the planet’s rivers, lakes, streams and groundwater reserves are under increasing stress. The good news is that concern for our finite water supply is beginning to take center stage in town halls and legislative chambers, and that each of us has the power to make a difference everyday. Swackhamer will also offer an update on Minnesota’s own groundbreaking 25-year plan for a sustainable water future. | 11/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | VideoColorblind, Postracial or Not? Exploring Race in the Obama Era | Colorblind, Postracial or Not? Exploring Race in the Obama Era | 11/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 4 | VideoSolar After Dark: Going Green At Night - Jane Davidson | Jane Davidson directs the University of Minnesota Solar Energy Laboratory and was recently named an Ada Comstock Distinguished Scholar. Davidson's lecture discussed solar power production as part of the solution to the energy needs of the planet. | 4/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | VideoThe Presidential Glass Ceiling is Broken: The Path from Victoria to Hillary | Women's history pioneer Sara Evans of the University of Minnesota focuses on the legacy of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, as Evans traces the history of women seeking the highest office in the land. | 12/8/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 5 Episodes |
