Banner explores how the interactions between atmosphere, land and ocean systems are preserved in the geologic record.

Brown discusses how cultural and ethnic differences can affect patients’ treatment decisions and practices.

Davis discusses how infants acquire speech motor control and go on to master language—our most complex and unique capacity.

Pennebaker explores how writing exercises can affect physical and mental health and aid in recovery from traumatic experiences.

Woodbury discusses the loss of languages around the world and the importance of language preservation.

Cabello de Martínez explores the world of children’s literature and performs an original children’s story in Spanish.

Laycock discusses a legal case involving government display of the Ten Commandments and explains what the argument is all about.

Loo shows how the field of plastic electronics can bring us cheaper and more flexible electronic devices.

Lucero explores the art, magic and substance of light from the dynamic world of robotic lighting.

Theriault discusses the history of the Congress and its role in the lawmaking process within the U.S. government system.

Professor Busch examines findings from the first statewide survey of sexual assault ever conducted in Texas.

Professor Butler provides an historical perspective on the benefits of immigrant and minority entrepreneurship.

Professor Erickson explains addiction versus dependence and how drugs connect with the brain’s pleasure pathway.

Professor Morrison discusses the role of creativity in life and creative potential in the advertising profession.

Professor Torres discusses how we think about issues of race and how that makes a difference in public policy.

Professor Ramírez Berg shares his philosophy on teaching and three lessons he imparts to his students.

Professor Bobbitt defines the nation-state and discusses five challenges that a nation-state faces.

Professor McDougall addresses how memory abilities can diminish as we age and what strategies help build our memory confidence.

Professor Richards-Kortum explains the role of technology in addressing the world’s major health problems and leading causes of mortality.

Professor Starbird demonstrates the timeless and global nature of mathematics with an elegant proof of the Pythagorean theorem.