California Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera shares stories and life lessons from his father. [Humanities] [Show ID: 25525]

Turn on the faucet, and out pours water — a familiar experience for the majority of us in the United States. But where does this water come from? Daniel Schlenk, a professor of aquatic ecotoxicology at the University of California, Riverside, provides an understanding of the unique aspects of water transport and generation. He also addresses what we will need to do in the future to maintain the quality and quantity of water we currently enjoy in California. Series: "Earth 101: What You...

All of us contribute to the greenhouse gas emissions that are causing climate change. But there are ways to reduce our carbon emissions. How we travel, what we eat, what we consume and what we discard are just some of the factors that contribute to our carbon footprint. Louis S. Santiago, an assistant professor of physiological ecology at the University of California, Riverside, explains how we can measure our impact on our climate. He argues that we can all do something to reduce our...

Plants have a lot to teach us about how our planet works and movies like the blockbuster film “Avatar,” in which plants play an important role, can inspire us to pay closer attention to them. Jodie Holt, a professor of plant physiology at the University of California, Riverside and the botanical consultant for Avatar, discusses what she taught Hollywood about plants and what Hollywood can teach us about our planet. Series: "Earth 101: What You Need to Know About Life on our Planet" [Science]...

Most of our serious problems in the world today can be traced back to the impact of human populations on the environment. With each person requiring energy, space and resources to survive, the stress on the planet of the world population, currently estimated to be seven billion, is enormous. Richard Cardullo, a professor of biology at the University of California, Riverside, discusses how human populations have grown at an alarming rate over the past few centuries and discuss some of its...

Collaborating between and within the varied disciplines of chemical and electrical engineering, materials science and nanotechnology, UCR researchers are inventing portable biomedical devices that can detect and diagnose contagious diseases. They are designing nanosensors that measure exposure to viruses, toxins and bacteria in our air, food and water. By developing new tools that better detect chemical warfare agents, and by discovering new methods to safely remove harmful pesticides, lead,...

Working in partnership with the USDA, state agencies, conservation organizations, farmers and the general public, UCR’s Center for Invasive Species Research brings together many of the nation’s top entomologists, biologists, geneticists and plant pathologists to develop and implement early-detection, bio-control agents and integrated pest management methods. [Science] [Agriculture] [Business] [Show ID: 21520]

Today, UCR’s uniquely interdisciplinary bioengineering program combines the expertise of biologists, neuroscientists, nanotechnologists, physiologists, mathematicians, geneticists and others to push the boundaries of this dynamic field. From the discovery of powerful new drugs and diagnostic tools to the development of novel biocompatible materials that will revolutionize 21st century medicine, our researchers and graduates collaborate with pharmaceutical companies, medical device...

In addition to shaping the next generation of extraordinary teachers and administrative leaders, UCR’s Graduate School of Education daily impacts the broader landscape of education policy. By collaborating with California community colleges, pioneering research on autism and related disorders, and incubating fresh ideas to improve literacy and support at-risk students, UCR is providing families, educators and policymakers with solutions to our most complex challenges. [Public Affairs] [Health...

Entomologist Anandasankar Ray at the University of California, Riverside discusses odor molecules his lab has identified that hamper the host-seeking behavior of mosquitoes. The research, which paves the way for developing new generations of insect repellents and lures, could help control the spread of deadly mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue and yellow fever. [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 21966]

UC Riverside research teams lead nationally recognized efforts to reduce air pollution as Jim Brown reports in the Winter 2011 edititon of “State of Minds.” Series: "UC Climate Solutions Channel " [Science] [Show ID: 21174]

The debate about the relationship of politics and religion in the United States is set on the wrong course, Ivan Strenski, distinguished professor of religious studies at UC Riverside, claims in this presentation. Professor Strenski follows the development of the theology of political leadership from Roman through Medieval to the present times to understand the sources of our dedication to republican constitutionalism. [Humanities] [Show ID: 16933]

Three eminent UC professors analyze both the causes and the possible consequences of the current global meltdown by comparing it with earlier junctures in world history. [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 16053]

UC Riverside music students showcase their original compositions in a concert performed by students and professional musicians [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 13076]

Choreographed by UC Riverside faculty and performed by undergraduate students this artistic expression of stylized movement metaphorically addresses the odyssey of college life. The dance is set against a collage of music, varying from rousing marches to rhythmic tribal chants. [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 13164]

Quetzal, a Los Angeles based musical group, mixes Mexican and Afro-Cuban rhythms, Jazz, R&B, and Rock and is supercharged by the dynamic vocals of Martha Gonzalez. Members are Martha González, Quetzal Flores, César Castro, Juan Pérez, Quincy McCrary, Andy Mendoza. [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 13079]

Biotechnology executive and entrepreneur Tina Nova, a 1982 doctoral graduate from UCR, addresses the 13th Annual Southern California Conference on Undergraduate Research. Nova is the chief executive officer of Genoptix, Inc., the fourth biotechnology firm she has co-founded in the San Diego area. [Business] [Education] [Show ID: 11365]

Juan Felipe Herrera traveled as a child with his parents through many small farming towns and cities in California, until finally settling in San Diego. He has taught poetry from kindergarten to the university level and is the author of numerous poetry and children's books, including Calling The Doves, which won the Ezra Jack Keats Award, and Crashboomlove, which was prized with the Americas Award. He also wrote Upside Down Boy, which was adapted into a musical in New York City, and Laughing...

Panel adresses how one community is dealing with the effects of 9/11. [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 6936]

California Attorney General Bill Lockyer on effects of September 11, especially the balance between civil liberty and public safety. [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 6902]

UC Riverside Chamber Ensembles perform "Sonata in D Major, Op. 6", Beethoven (piano duet), "Three Songs on Poems of Paul Verlaine", Gabriel Faure (voice and piano), "Quartet in F Major for Oboe and Strings", Mozart, "Fantasy Pieces, Op. 88", Schumann (violin, cello, piano) [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 6052]

Bill Kovach, former editor of the New York Times, discusses journalism today at UC Riverside. [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 5880]