Physics of Dance: How Do They Do That

Physics of Dance: How Do They Do That

Aired Saturday, December 17, 2022

Physics of Dance: How Do They Do That

Show #208

Talking about the amazing ability of human dancers to do things that seem to defy gravity and other laws of physics but in reality, use those very principles to create the illusions on stage.

Guests

Cynthia Pratt, Dancer;
Dr. Andrew Gavrin, Associate Professor of Physics,

The Festival of Holi: Traditions, Colors, Tastes, Bonfires, and Love

The Festival of Holi: Traditions, Colors, Tastes, Bonfires, and Love

Aired Saturday, December 10, 2022

The Festival of Holi: Traditions, Colors, Tastes, Bonfires, and Love

Show #207

Talking about Holi, the spring festival of colors, food, spices, vegetables, health and well-being, remembering, and Indian Culture.

Guests

Suman Shah, Founder of Fork on A Road; Dr. Jheel Patel, Neuroscientist

The Festival of Holi: Traditions, Colors, Tastes, Bonfires, and Love

It’s Never Been Done Before: Developing an Immune System for the Planet

It’s Never Been Done Before: Developing an Immune System for the Planet

Aired Saturday, December 3, 2022

It’s Never Been Done Before: Developing an Immune System for the Planet

Show #206

Dr. Bray carries out research to solve big, real-world problems using technology. It’s not just big problems that Bray is interested in solving; it’s the near-impossible ones. “You tell me it’s never been done before, you tell me it’s impossible and I’m like, ‘okay, that’s what I want!’’ Like preventing pandemics? As Principal at LeadDoAdapt Ventures, Dr. Bray’s passions include shaping the Future of Data, Bio, and Space and providing strategic direction, advice, and leadership to organizations confronting turbulent environments. He accepted a role of Co-Chair for 2016-2017 with an IEEE Committee focused on Artificial Intelligence, automated systems, and innovative policies globally and has been serving as a Visiting Executive In-Residence at Harvard University since 2015 and as a Faculty Member giving talks on Impact and Disruption at Singularity University since 2017. He has been an invited keynote speaker to CEOs, world leaders, and crowds of more than 3,000 participants at events in India, Vietnam, Australia, Taiwan, Dubai, South Africa, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Canada, Belgium, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

Guests

 Dr. David Bray,
Distinguished Fellow at the Stimson Center, a not-for-profit based in Washington, DC

It’s Never Been Done Before: Developing an Immune System for the Planet

Time Lapse Imagery: Capturing Time in the Camera

Time Lapse Imagery: Capturing Time in the Camera

Aired Saturday, November 26, 2022

Time Lapse Imagery: Capturing Time in the Camera

Show #205

Talking about Time-lapse photography: a technique in which the frequency at which frames are captured is much lower than the frequency used to view the sequence. When played at normal speed, time appears to be moving faster and thus lapsing. Processes that would normally appear subtle and slow to the human eye, such as the motion of the sun and stars in the sky or the growth of a plant, become very pronounced. Over the years Shiv has earned numerous awards and recognition both nationally and internationally. Shiv devotes a great deal of his time to reviewing photography related products. He also conducts photo tours and workshops worldwide.

Guests

Shiv Verma, Author, Photographer, Artist, Educator, and Technologist

Space within A Space: How Does Museum Architecture Enhance the Museum Experience Inside the Building?

Space within A Space: How Does Museum Architecture Enhance the Museum Experience Inside the Building?

Aired Saturday, November 19, 2022

Space within A Space: How Does Museum Architecture Enhance the Museum Experience Inside the Building?

Show #204

When talking about museum architecture, the word “architecture” is taken for granted. Architecture is a general and begs the question as to what is museum architecture and its role in not only the preservation of the objects inside but as a work of art itself? The process of design and architecture are more like the processes of aspiration and creation. Structures and spaces have human ideas inside, and they represent human perceptions and creativity in of themselves, sometimes to enhance what is inside but also as art in and of itself. What can we learn from the study of museum architecture and how might it change our overall museum experience?

Guests

Sis (Eleanor) Hight is Professor Emerita of Art History at the University of New Hampshire; Len Sussman earned his AB from Harvard and M.Arch from Yale, then practiced commercial and residential architecture in New England for 40 years.
 

Space within A Space: How Does Museum Architecture Enhance the Museum Experience Inside the Building?

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