Panelists talked about ways to move away from dependence on fossil fuels to more energy-efficient sources such as wind and solar power.?They addressed energy security issues, green house gases, and new technologies.?They also talked about the economic potential and that other nations, especially China, have been moving toward being more energy efficiency.?They discussed President Obama's new proposal for more offshore drilling, agreeing that any new energy policy would need to be born out of compromise between Democrats and Republicans.?Following their remarks, they responded to audience membe
Brooks Simpson talked about the effect of popular expectations on Union war planning in 1861. He showed slides during his presentation, after which he responded to questions from members of the audience.
Featuring Brooks D. Simpson, Professor, Arizona State University, History.
Authors, political scientists, and sociologists talked about the issues that divide and separate Americans. Topics debated include immigration, poverty, and race.
Featuring Bill Bishop, Staff Writer (Former) Austin American-Statesman, Special Projects; Michael M. Crow, President, Arizona State University; James Gimpel, Professor, University of Maryland, College Park->Government; Tamar Jacoby, President and CEO, ImmigrationWorks USA; Thomas Jimenez, Professor, Stanford University, Sociology; Randall L.
Witnesses testified on concussions suffered by student athletes. Among the topics addressed were returning to play too soon after injury, diagnosis of concussions, protective equipment, and the need for more awareness of the seriousness of concussions. Student athletes also talked about their personal experiences following their concussions.
Featuring Alexis Bell, Student, University of New Mexico; John Boozman, U.S. Senator, R Arkansas; Amy Klobuchar, U.S.
Panelists talked about American identity, immigration, race relations, and the effect on politics. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. 'The New American Identity' was the third panel of the Symposium on the State of Race in America held at the Newseum by the Aspen Institute Communications and Society Program in association with Comcast Corporation.
Featuring Charles M. Firestone, Executive Director, Aspen Institute, Communications and Society Programs; Toure, Author; Jose Antonio Vargas, Co-Founder, Define American; Carlos G.
Latino leaders and scholars talked about the impact of Latino voters on the 2012 presidential election, and the issues that influenced their votes. The November 2012 election had a record high of Latino voter turnout that overwhelmingly voted for President Obama. The panelists said the growing Latino population and key issues like immigration would play a decisive role in future elections. "The Decisive Vote?
Panelists talked about the impact on the economy of domestic workers, the majority of whom are immigrants. They also discussed the challenges and opportunities specific to this group because these types of jobs are largely unregulated. Topics included health and safety, benefits, and the need for increased awareness of this type of work and strong standards and regulations. "Domestic workers" are individuals employed in homes to care for children, the elderly, or the disabled.
In their new book, The Great Texas Wind Rush, reporters Kate Galbraith and Asher Price tell the fascinating story behind Texas' unlikely wind-energy boom. In the late 1990s, the small towns of Texas were being decimated by the oil crisis, and few would have thought alternative energies might be the solution. But in a state known for bristling at environmental regulation, entrepreneurs, politicians, and environmentalists-from T. Boone Pickens to George W. Bush-saw the potential and began to embrace wind farming.
American Political Science Association Annual Meeting. Panel discussion on changes in national party coalitions.
Featuring Earl Black, Professor, University of South Carolina->Government and International Studies Department; Merle Black, Professor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Charles S. Bullock III, Professor, University of Georgia; Margaret Conway, Professor, University of Maryland, College Park; Alan Draper, Professor, St. Lawrence University; John Geer, Professor, Arizona State University; Harold W.
American Political Science Association Annual Meeting. Panel discussion on gender issues and the roll they may play on the presidential campaign.
Featuring Ralph Baker, Professor, Ball State University; Timothy Bledsoe, Professor, University of South Carolina; Marilyn Dantico, Professor, Arizona State University; Edie N. Goldenberg, Professor, University of Michigan; Kim Fridkin Kahn, Professor, University of Michigan; Elaine Martin, Professor, Eastern Michigan University; Fred A.