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"Science and Society" -- www.scienceandsociety.net -- is Talk Radio focusing on energy, the environment, and sustainability; medicine and cancer research; nanotechnology; space exploration; and K-12 science education. "Science and Society" airs Thursdays, 1:00PM to 2:00PM PDT. Each week the show pre…

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    The Immortality Factor - Ben Bova - Winner of Six Hugo Awards, 4-14-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2009


    Dr. Ben Bova is a six-time winner of science fiction's Hugo Award and author of the recently published 'The Immortality Factor'. 'The Immortality Factor' is a novel about stem cell research, scientists, politics, and human immortality. Dr. Bova has received the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Arthur C. Clarke Foundation for fueling mankind's imagination regarding the wonders of outer space and the Robert A. Heinlein Award for his outstanding body of work in the field of literature. He has published 120 futuristic novels and nonfiction books.

    The Immortality Factor - Ben Bova - Winner of Six Hugo Awards, 4-14-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2009


    Dr. Ben Bova is a six-time winner of science fiction's Hugo Award and author of the recently published 'The Immortality Factor'. 'The Immortality Factor' is a novel about stem cell research, scientists, politics, and human immortality. Dr. Bova has received the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Arthur C. Clarke Foundation for fueling mankind's imagination regarding the wonders of outer space and the Robert A. Heinlein Award for his outstanding body of work in the field of literature. He has published 120 futuristic novels and nonfiction books.

    Managing the Diabetes Epidemic in Children and Adults - Dr. Francine Kaufman, 3-6-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2009


    Dr. Francine Kaufman discusses diabetes prevention and treatment. Dr. Kaufman is currrently leading two NIH diabetes investigations, both focusing on preventing and treating type 2 diabetes in children and teenagers. She discusses how people can modify their lifestyles and make a real shift to healthy behaviors. Dr. Kaufman is Head of the Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism at Children

    Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Obesity - Risk Factors for Women and Prevention of Chronic Disease - Dr. Debra Krummel, 3-3-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2009


    Dr. Debra Krummel discusses cardiovascular risk factors that have a greater impact on women, as well as the vicious cycle of obesity in women and the next generation. She describes recent research concerning the effects of maternal obesity on the baby. Dr. Krummel discusses a three-step program for the prevention of chronic disease. Dr. Krummel is a nationally recognized expert on cardiovascular health. She is an Endowed Associate Professor and Millennium Scholar in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Cincinnati.

    Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Obesity - Risk Factors for Women and Prevention of Chronic Disease - Dr. Debra Krummel, 3-3-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2009


    Dr. Debra Krummel discusses cardiovascular risk factors that have a greater impact on women, as well as the vicious cycle of obesity in women and the next generation. She describes recent research concerning the effects of maternal obesity on the baby. Dr. Krummel discusses a three-step program for the prevention of chronic disease. Dr. Krummel is a nationally recognized expert on cardiovascular health. She is an Endowed Associate Professor and Millennium Scholar in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Cincinnati.

    Mind-Body Training and Prevention of Chronic Disease - Dr. Sung Lee, 2-25-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2009


    Dr. Sung Lee discusses mind-body training and brain wellness training as they relate to overall health and cancer prevention and treatment. He describes the benefits of Dahn Yoga and the Brain Wave Vibration method. Dr. Lee is a former faculty member at Weill Medical College of Cornell University and Secretary of the International Brain Education Association.

    Mind-Body Training and Prevention of Chronic Disease - Dr. Sung Lee, 2-25-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2009


    Dr. Sung Lee discusses mind-body training and brain wellness training as they relate to overall health and cancer prevention and treatment. He describes the benefits of Dahn Yoga and the Brain Wave Vibration method. Dr. Lee is a former faculty member at Weill Medical College of Cornell University and Secretary of the International Brain Education Association.

    Preventing Heart Disease and Cancer - Lifestyle Medicine - Dr. Ann Kulze, 2-24-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2009


    Dr. Ann Kulze discusses powerful nutritional strategies for maximizing heart health and the most important lifestyle strategies for reducing cancer risk. Dr. Kulze is the author of 'Dr. Ann's 10-Step Diet - A Simple Plan for Permanent Weight Loss and Lifelong Vitality'.

    Preventing Heart Disease and Cancer - Lifestyle Medicine - Dr. Ann Kulze, 2-24-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2009


    Dr. Ann Kulze discusses powerful nutritional strategies for maximizing heart health and the most important lifestyle strategies for reducing cancer risk. Dr. Kulze is the author of 'Dr. Ann's 10-Step Diet - A Simple Plan for Permanent Weight Loss and Lifelong Vitality'.

    Single Payer Health Care - Medicare for All - Geri Jenkins, 2-18-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2009


    Geri Jenkins, Co-President of the California Nurses Association, discusses Single Payer - Medicare for All - An Economic Stimulus Plan for the Nation. Ms. Jenkins describes how a single-payer system would create 2.8 million jobs and more than 300 billion dollars in new revenues to the U.S. econnomy. A single-payer system would provide health insurance to all Americans, including children as well as families living below the poverty line.

    Single Payer Health Care - Medicare for All - Geri Jenkins, 2-18-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2009


    Geri Jenkins, Co-President of the California Nurses Association, discusses Single Payer - Medicare for All - An Economic Stimulus Plan for the Nation. Ms. Jenkins describes how a single-payer system would create 2.8 million jobs and more than 300 billion dollars in new revenues to the U.S. econnomy. A single-payer system would provide health insurance to all Americans, including children as well as families living below the poverty line.

    Science Fiction and Fantasy - Ken Scholes - LAMENTATION, 2-16-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2009


    Ken Scholes is the author of LAMENTATION, published by Tor Books in February 2009. LAMENTATION is the first in a five book series called The Psalms of Isaak. Ken Scholes was recently hailed by Booklist for his 'rare gift for inventive storytelling that invites comparisons with the genre's leading practitioners'.

    Science Fiction and Fantasy - Ken Scholes - LAMENTATION, 2-16-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2009


    Ken Scholes is the author of LAMENTATION, published by Tor Books in February 2009. LAMENTATION is the first in a five book series called The Psalms of Isaak. Ken Scholes was recently hailed by Booklist for his 'rare gift for inventive storytelling that invites comparisons with the genre's leading practitioners'.

    Diabetes Prevention Program - Lifestyle Medicine - Dr. David Marrero, 2-13-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2009


    Dr. David Marrero is the J.O. Ritchey Professor of Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine, and Director of the Diabetes Translational Research Center. Dr. Marrero helped design the Diabetes Prevention Program. His research interests include strategies for promoting diabetes prevention, improving diabetes care practices used by primary care providers, and the use of technology to facilitate care and education.

    Integrative Medicine and Cancer Treatment - Urban Zen Initiative at Beth Israel Medical Center, 2-12-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2009


    Donna Karan, through her Urban Zen initiative, has teamed with Beth Israel Medical Center's Continuum Center for Health and Healing, to create an 'Optimal Healing Environment' for cancer treatment. The Urban Zen Initiative at Beth Israel is supporting a major multi-component initiative that includes physical changes to the environment of the oncology unit, the introduction of skilled yoga therapy, staff retraining to encourage optimal healing, and a rigorous research program.

    Diabetes Prevention Program - Lifestyle Medicine - Dr. David Marrero, 2-13-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2009


    Dr. David Marrero is the J.O. Ritchey Professor of Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine, and Director of the Diabetes Translational Research Center. Dr. Marrero helped design the Diabetes Prevention Program. His research interests include strategies for promoting diabetes prevention, improving diabetes care practices used by primary care providers, and the use of technology to facilitate care and education.

    Integrative Medicine and Cancer Treatment - Urban Zen Initiative at Beth Israel Medical Center, 2-12-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2009


    Donna Karan, through her Urban Zen initiative, has teamed with Beth Israel Medical Center's Continuum Center for Health and Healing, to create an 'Optimal Healing Environment' for cancer treatment. The Urban Zen Initiative at Beth Israel is supporting a major multi-component initiative that includes physical changes to the environment of the oncology unit, the introduction of skilled yoga therapy, staff retraining to encourage optimal healing, and a rigorous research program.

    HALO, GEARS OF WAR, MORTAL COILS - Eric Nylund, Writer and Story Consultant, 2-11-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2009


    Eric Nylund, HALO and GEARS OF WAR writer and story consultant, discusses his new book, MORTAL COILS, his new comic mini-series, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA - The Cylon War, and his new graphic novel, HALO - Genesis. Mr. Nylund provides tips on becoming a game developer and the path to becoming a successful writer. Mr. Nylund is a writer and story consultant for Microsoft Game Studios where he helps develop and maintain blockbuster billion-dollar game franchises such as GEARS OF WAR and HALO. He has helped shaped the intellectual property for some the world's best videogame developers, including Bioware, Ensemble Studios, and Epic Games.

    HALO, GEARS OF WAR, MORTAL COILS - Eric Nylund, Writer and Story Consultant, 2-11-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2009


    Eric Nylund, HALO and GEARS OF WAR writer and story consultant, discusses his new book, MORTAL COILS, his new comic mini-series, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA - The Cylon War, and his new graphic novel, HALO - Genesis. Mr. Nylund provides tips on becoming a game developer and the path to becoming a successful writer. Mr. Nylund is a writer and story consultant for Microsoft Game Studios where he helps develop and maintain blockbuster billion-dollar game franchises such as GEARS OF WAR and HALO. He has helped shaped the intellectual property for some the world's best videogame developers, including Bioware, Ensemble Studios, and Epic Games.

    Heart Disease Prevention and the Mediterranean Diet - Dr. Michael Ozner, 2-9-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2009


    Dr. Michael Ozner, author of The Miami Mediterranean Diet, discusses heart disease prevention. The Mediterranean diet helps reduce inflammation of blood vessels supplying the heart, greatly lowering the risk of a heart attack. Dr. Ozner also discusses his new book, The Great American Heart Hoax, and the juvenile obesity and diabetes epidemics. He makes recommendations on how to get kids to start eating well and engaging in regular exercise.

    Heart Disease Prevention and the Mediterranean Diet - Dr. Michael Ozner, 2-9-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2009


    Dr. Michael Ozner, author of The Miami Mediterranean Diet, discusses heart disease prevention. The Mediterranean diet helps reduce inflammation of blood vessels supplying the heart, greatly lowering the risk of a heart attack. Dr. Ozner also discusses his new book, The Great American Heart Hoax, and the juvenile obesity and diabetes epidemics. He makes recommendations on how to get kids to start eating well and engaging in regular exercise.

    National Health Care Reform and a Single-Payer System - Dr. Ana Malinow, 2-5-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2009


    Dr. Ana Malinow discusses health care reform, a single-payer health system, and making health care available and affordable for all Americans. Dr. Malinow is Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine and past-president of Physicians for a National Health Program, a 15000-member organization.

    National Health Care Reform and a Single-Payer System - Dr. Ana Malinow, 2-5-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2009


    Dr. Ana Malinow discusses health care reform, a single-payer health system, and making health care available and affordable for all Americans. Dr. Malinow is Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine and past-president of Physicians for a National Health Program, a 15000-member organization.

    Wellness, Prevention, and National Health Insurance - Dr. Thomas Royer, 2-2-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2009


    Dr. Thomas Royer discusses health care reform, including affordability, access, and providing basic health insurance coverage for all people in the U.S. Dr. Royer discusses wellness and prevention programs in schools and communities, staffing and funding community clinics in underserved regions, and reimbursement for physician preventive programs. Dr. Royer is the President and CEO of CHRISTUS Health Systems.

    Wellness, Prevention, and National Health Insurance - Dr. Thomas Royer, 2-2-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2009


    Dr. Thomas Royer discusses health care reform, including affordability, access, and providing basic health insurance coverage for all people in the U.S. Dr. Royer discusses wellness and prevention programs in schools and communities, staffing and funding community clinics in underserved regions, and reimbursement for physician preventive programs. Dr. Royer is the President and CEO of CHRISTUS Health Systems.

    Health Care Policy and Health Care Regulation - Dr. Robert Field, 1-30-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2009


    Dr. Robert Field discusses the opportunity for health care reform, how to improve health care access and quality, and the future of the pharmaceutical industry. Dr. Field is Chair of the Department of Health Policy and Public Health at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. His new book is Health Care Regulation in America - Complexity, Confrontation, and Compromise.

    Health Care Policy and Health Care Regulation - Dr. Robert Field, 1-30-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2009


    Dr. Robert Field discusses the opportunity for health care reform, how to improve health care access and quality, and the future of the pharmaceutical industry. Dr. Field is Chair of the Department of Health Policy and Public Health at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. His new book is Health Care Regulation in America - Complexity, Confrontation, and Compromise.

    Cancer and Chronic Disease - Prevention, Detection, and Management - Dr. Michael Liebman, 1-26-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2009


    Dr. Michael Liebman discusses an expanded approach to personalized medicine, resulting in a clinical decision support system to more effectively prevent and manage cancer and other chronic diseases. Dr. Liebman is President and Managing Director of Strategic Medicine, Inc. Previously, he was Executive Director of the Windber Research Institute and Director of Computational Biology and Biomedical Informatics at the Abramson Family Cancer Research Institute of the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center.

    Cancer and Chronic Disease - Prevention, Detection, and Management - Dr. Michael Liebman, 1-26-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2009


    Dr. Michael Liebman discusses an expanded approach to personalized medicine, resulting in a clinical decision support system to more effectively prevent and manage cancer and other chronic diseases. Dr. Liebman is President and Managing Director of Strategic Medicine, Inc. Previously, he was Executive Director of the Windber Research Institute and Director of Computational Biology and Biomedical Informatics at the Abramson Family Cancer Research Institute of the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center.

    Ending the Diabetes and Obesity Epidemics - Dr. David Katz, 1-23-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2009


    Dr. David Katz discusses solutions for ending the diabetes and obesity epidemics, including action steps for schools, physicians, government, communities, and individuals and families. Dr. Katz is an internationally recognized authority on nutrition, weight management, and the prevention of chronic disease. He is Associate Professor in Public Health Practice at the Yale University School of Medicine and Director and founder of Yale University's Prevention Research Center.

    Ending the Diabetes and Obesity Epidemics - Dr. David Katz, 1-23-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2009


    Dr. David Katz discusses solutions for ending the diabetes and obesity epidemics, including action steps for schools, physicians, government, communities, and individuals and families. Dr. Katz is an internationally recognized authority on nutrition, weight management, and the prevention of chronic disease. He is Associate Professor in Public Health Practice at the Yale University School of Medicine and Director and founder of Yale University's Prevention Research Center.

    Health Care Reform and Universal Health Care - Dr. Pauline Rosenau, 1-22-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2009


    Dr. Pauline Rosenau discusses health system reform, including an all-payer system, not-for-profit medical care, how to effectively reduce administrative costs, and the experiences of other countries. Dr. Rosenau is Professor of Management, Policy, and Community Health at the University of Texas-Houston School of Public Health.

    Health Care Reform and Universal Health Care - Dr. Pauline Rosenau, 1-22-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2009


    Dr. Pauline Rosenau discusses health system reform, including an all-payer system, not-for-profit medical care, how to effectively reduce administrative costs, and the experiences of other countries. Dr. Rosenau is Professor of Management, Policy, and Community Health at the University of Texas-Houston School of Public Health.

    Democratic Enterprise - The New Economy - Dr. William Halal, Futurist, 1-21-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2009


    Dr. William Halal discusses democratic enterprise - reinventing the American economy by creating self-organizing distributed networks within corporations - as Google, Nokia, and Johnson and Johnson have done so successfully. Dr. Halal discusses how to create a collaborative corporate community based on teams and internal self-organizing markets. Dr. Halal is a world-renowned futurist and Professor Emeritus of Science, Technology, and Innovation at George Washington University. His newest book is Technology's Promise, published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2008.

    Democratic Enterprise - The New Economy - Dr. William Halal, Futurist, 1-21-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2009


    Dr. William Halal discusses democratic enterprise - reinventing the American economy by creating self-organizing distributed networks within corporations - as Google, Nokia, and Johnson and Johnson have done so successfully. Dr. Halal discusses how to create a collaborative corporate community based on teams and internal self-organizing markets. Dr. Halal is a world-renowned futurist and Professor Emeritus of Science, Technology, and Innovation at George Washington University. His newest book is Technology's Promise, published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2008.

    Dr. Thomas Horan, Executive Director of the Claremont Information and Technology Institute and Director of the Kay Center for E-Health Research, Claremont Graduate University, 1-19-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2009


    Dr. Thomas Horan works on a wide range of applied technology projects relating to transportation and healthcare. His research interests include development and deployment of advanced information technologies and policies, including intelligent transportation systems and advanced telecommunications systems. Currently, one of Dr. Horan's biggest projects is as Director of the Kay Center for E-Health Research, where he is working on policy issues involving personal health records.

    Dr. Thomas Horan, Executive Director of the Claremont Information and Technology Institute and Director of the Kay Center for E-Health Research, Claremont Graduate University, 1-19-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2009


    Dr. Thomas Horan works on a wide range of applied technology projects relating to transportation and healthcare. His research interests include development and deployment of advanced information technologies and policies, including intelligent transportation systems and advanced telecommunications systems. Currently, one of Dr. Horan's biggest projects is as Director of the Kay Center for E-Health Research, where he is working on policy issues involving personal health records.

    Dr. Matthew Kiernan, Chief Executive of Innovest Strategic Value Advisors, and author of Investing in a Sustainable World, 1-12-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2009


    Dr. Matthew Kiernan, Chief Executive of Innovest Strategic Value Advisors and author of the recently released, Investing in a Sustainable World, published by AMACOM. In 2007, Dr. Kiernan received a special executive award from the UN Environment Program's Finance Initiative for innovation and leadership in the emerging field of carbon finance. Dr. Kiernan will be a speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 28th, 2009.

    Dr. Matthew Kiernan, Chief Executive of Innovest Strategic Value Advisors, and author of Investing in a Sustainable World, 1-12-09

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2009


    Dr. Matthew Kiernan, Chief Executive of Innovest Strategic Value Advisors and author of the recently released, Investing in a Sustainable World, published by AMACOM. In 2007, Dr. Kiernan received a special executive award from the UN Environment Program's Finance Initiative for innovation and leadership in the emerging field of carbon finance. Dr. Kiernan will be a speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 28th, 2009.

    Dr. William Halal - Futurist - author of Technology's Promise, 12-12-08

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2008


    Dr. William Halal's newest book is 'Technology

    Jim Thebaut, President and CEO, The Chronicles Group, and writer, director, and producer, 12-10-08

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2008


    As an environmental planner trained in landscape architecture, Jim Thebaut created hundreds of impact statements and planning and energy studies, and analyzed environmental influences in the Pacific Northwest. He then turned to a career in filmmaking and has produced films about the water crisis that cut across the political spectrum. In July 2008, Mr. Thebaut spoke at the United Nations International Water Conference in New York City. His film, 'Running Dry - A Call to Action' was screened for the audience. Mr. Thebaut's newest documentary is 'The American Southwest: Are We Running Dry'.

    Jim Thebaut, President and CEO, The Chronicles Group, and writer, director, and producer, 12-10-08

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2008


    As an environmental planner trained in landscape architecture, Jim Thebaut created hundreds of impact statements and planning and energy studies, and analyzed environmental influences in the Pacific Northwest. He then turned to a career in filmmaking and has produced films about the water crisis that cut across the political spectrum. In July 2008, Mr. Thebaut spoke at the United Nations International Water Conference in New York City. His film, 'Running Dry - A Call to Action' was screened for the audience. Mr. Thebaut's newest documentary is 'The American Southwest: Are We Running Dry'.

    Raymond Francis, author of Never Be Sick Again and Never Be Fat Again, 11-25-08

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2008


    Raymond Francis is an MIT-trained scientist, internationally recognized leader in optimal health maintenance, and author of the breakthrough books Never Be Sick Again and Never Be Fat Again. Raymond has proposed an entirely new concept of health along with a simple program for achieving it called the Beyond Health Model.

    Raymond Francis, author of Never Be Sick Again and Never Be Fat Again, 11-25-08

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2008


    Raymond Francis is an MIT-trained scientist, internationally recognized leader in optimal health maintenance, and author of the breakthrough books Never Be Sick Again and Never Be Fat Again. Raymond has proposed an entirely new concept of health along with a simple program for achieving it called the Beyond Health Model.

    Orson Scott Card, author of Ender's Game and the newly released Ender in Exile, 11-13-08

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2008


    Orson Scott Card is the winner of the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award, and author of the renowned Ender's Game. His newest book, Ender in Exile, is published by Tor.

    Orson Scott Card, author of Ender's Game and the newly released Ender in Exile, 11-13-08

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2008


    Orson Scott Card is the winner of the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award, and author of the renowned Ender's Game. His newest book, Ender in Exile, is published by Tor.

    Dr. Neal Kaufman, Founder of DPS Health, 11-5-08

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2008


    Dr. Kaufman is Co-Director of the UCLA Center for Healthier Children, Families, and Communities and Professor of Pediatrics and Public Health at the UCLA Schools of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Kaufman founded DPS Health in 2004, after a 26-year career in academic general pediatrics and public health.

    Dr. Neal Kaufman, Founder of DPS Health, 11-5-08

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2008


    Dr. Kaufman is Co-Director of the UCLA Center for Healthier Children, Families, and Communities and Professor of Pediatrics and Public Health at the UCLA Schools of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Kaufman founded DPS Health in 2004, after a 26-year career in academic general pediatrics and public health.

    Joy Hakim, author, The Story of Science - Einstein Adds a New Dimension, 10-22-08

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2008


    'The Story of Science - Einstein Adds a New Dimension' has also received the 2008 National Science Teachers Association Selector's Choice Award. Joy Hakim is also the author of 'A History of Us', a ten-volume history of America for young readers. The series won the first James Michener Prize in Writing.

    Joy Hakim, author, The Story of Science - Einstein Adds a New Dimension, 10-22-08

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2008


    'The Story of Science - Einstein Adds a New Dimension' has also received the 2008 National Science Teachers Association Selector's Choice Award. Joy Hakim is also the author of 'A History of Us', a ten-volume history of America for young readers. The series won the first James Michener Prize in Writing.

    Dr. James M. Gentile, President, Research Corporation, 1-14-08

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2008


    Research Corporation, science education, Large Synoptic Survey Telescope. Dr. James M. Gentile is president of Research Corporation, America's second-oldest foundation and a major proponent of the advancement of science. He is a leader in the field of science education and a frequent speaker on issues involving the integration of scientific research and higher education. Dr. Gentile is a national associate of the National Research Council, where he played a leadership role in the highly praised NRC publication 'Biology 2010 - Transforming Undergraduate Education for Research Biologists'. He is the author of more than 100 research articles, book chapters, book reviews and special reports in areas of scientific research and higher education.

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