College of Humanities & Social Sciences (Audio)
by College of Humanities & Social Sciences - Carnegie Mellon University
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Description
Carnegie Mellon's College of Humanities & Social Sciences emphasizes in its research and teaching the behaviors, institutions and beliefs that constitute the human experience. It is committed to a balance among humanistic, scientific and professional orientations, and to an emphasis on integrating research experience into undergraduate education.
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CMU Press: Past, Present and Future | Gerald Costanzo discusses the history of the Carnegie Mellon University Press, what the future holds and Brian O'Neill's record-setting book, “The Paris of Appalachia: Pittsburgh in the Twenty-First Century.” | 7/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Promoting Healthy Food Choices | Research from Carnegie Mellon University shows that making healthier food more convenient as well as providing nutritional information can help individuals make better choices. | 7/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Chasing Greatness: Johnny Miller, Arnold Palmer and the Miracle at Oakmont | Carnegie Mellon Golf historian Steven Schlossman talks about how he became interested in the history of golf and why he wanted to write his new book, “Chasing Greatness.” | 5/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Coping with Stress | Carnegie Mellon's David Creswell, assistant professor of psychology and Director of the Health and Human Performance Lab, discusses how stress affects overall health and ways to cope. | 4/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Preventing Electoral Violence in Africa | Carnegie Mellon Professor Jendayi Frazer on electoral violence in Africa and projects to reduce and eliminate such conflict. | 4/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2010 Census: Make Sure You Count | The 2010 Census is a count of everyone living in the United States. College campuses have been traditionally difficult to count, so H&SS student Harsha Rao breaks down what everyone needs to know to participate. | 3/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Poetry Students Create Mini Artist Books | Carnegie Mellon English Professor Jim Daniels talks about how his poetry students created mini artist books. | 2/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Research Shows Why Cell Phones Distract Drivers | Marcel Just, the director of Carnegie Mellon's Center for Cognitive Brain Imaging, discusses his research that shows why cell phones distract drivers. | 9/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Exploiting Information | G-20: Baruch Fischhoff, the Howard Heinz Professor of Social and Decision Sciences in Carnegie Mellon’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences and its College of Engineering, talks about how governments could make better use of the information they have. | 9/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Value of a Humanities Focused Education | G-20: Susan Polansky, head of Carnegie Mellon’s Modern Languages Department and professor of Hispanic Studies, talks about the value of studying the humanities and how a humanities-focused education prepares students for global citizenship. | 9/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Pittsburgh: Then & Now | G-20: Carnegie Mellon Professor Joel Tarr, the Richard S. Caliguiri University Professor of History and Policy in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, talks about the transformation of Pittsburgh. | 9/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Joel Tarr Lecture: Why Technology? | Joel Tarr, Carnegie Mellon's Richard S. Caliguiri University Professor of History and Policy, received the 2008 Leonardo da Vinci Medal for the History of Technology for his outstanding contributions to the history of technology. | 2/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Cold & Sleep Study | Cold & Sleep Study If you don't catch 40 winks, you may catch a cold, according to a new Carnegie Mellon University study. | 1/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Journey Through Languages | Carnegie Mellon Professor of Applied Linguistics Dick Tucker reflects upon the challenges and opportunities he encountered as he moved figuratively and literally over the past 40 years around the world. | 8/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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From Vienna to America: A Modern-Day Odyssey | Sophie Freud, granddaughter of Sigmund Freud and mother of Carnegie Mellon Prof. George Loewenstein, discusses her book. "Living in the Shadow of the Freud Family" is about the life of her mother, who had a complex relationship with Sigmund Freud. | 8/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Myths of Innovation | Author and Carnegie Mellon Alum Scott Berkun shows that much of what we know about innovation is wrong as he explores the history of innovation and creative thinking. | 5/22/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Addressing Root Causes of Terrorism | Carnegie Mellon Prof. Kiron Skinner on why an interdisciplinary approach is needed to deal with the underlying causes of terrorism. | 3/19/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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How NOT to Dress for a Job Interview | Carnegie Mellon Ph.D. candidate Deirdre Clemente mixes history and humor to assist students in making a strong first impression on employers. | 3/19/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Speaking Pittsburghese | Professor Johnstone traces the history of the Pittsburgh dialect, how its changed and how it's being kept alive. | 3/19/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Emotion & Decision Making | Professor Lerner on how the mood you're in affects the decisions you make. | 10/2/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Creative Writing for Undergrads | Professor Hayes on poetry, teaching and whether or not someone can learn to be a writer. | 10/2/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 21 Episodes |
