Franklin Institute Lecture Podcast http://www2.fi.edu The Franklin Institute Lecture Podcast en-us 2008 webmaster@fi.edu 1 Dr Wallace Broecker - The Ocean and Earth's CLimate: Past Preent and Future Moderated by NPR's Joe Palca, and joined by Dr's John Byrne (Center for Energy and Environmental Policy at the University of Delaware), D. James Baker (Global Carbon Measurement Program, The William Clinton Foundation), and Nancy Targett (College of Marine and Earth Studies, University of Delaware), Mon, 21 April 2008 16:00:00 GMT* Should the Government Make You Do it? Vaccine Mandates and Children The first in a series of public forums on vaccine science, ethics and policy, tackles the issue of government mandates and children, featuring experts in vaccine science, public health, pediatrics and bioethics from throughout the Delaware Valley. Wed, 02 April 2008 16:00:00 GMT* Dr Michio Kaku - Physics Of The Impossible The renowned physicist explores to what extent technologies and devices deemed equally impossible today might become common place in the future. Wed, 26 March 2008 16:00:00 GMT* Science Debate 2008 Press Conference As the primary season reaches fever pitch in Pennsylvania, the Franklin Institute and the organizers of Science Debate 2008 announce a national broadcast partnership to televise the event, and other information. Fri, 14 March 2008 17:00:00 GMT* Black Identity in Philadelphia Preview by acclaimed professor Dr. Molefi Asante of his upcoming photo-essay book entitled “Black Identity in Philadelphia” Tue, 5 February 2008 09:00:00 GMT* Deep Ancestry: Inside the Genographic Project Dr. Spencer Wells, Explorer in Residence at National Geographic Society, and Director of the Genographic Project, will lecture on his finding that humanity is descended from a small African population. Mon, 28 January 2008 13:00:00 GMT* Identical Strangers From Nov 29, Elyse Schein and Paula Bernstein describe their amazing experience coming to terms with the strange and unbelievable hand fate had dealt them. Wed, 5 December 2007 13:00:00 GMT* Identity and the New Philadelphia Mayor-Elect Michael Nutter delivers the keynote speech at the Press Preview for Identity: an exhibition of you. Thurs, 15 November 2007 13:00:00 GMT* "Reflections from Earth's Orbit Former NASA Astronaut Winston Scott speaks about his time in space. Wed, 14 November 2007 13:00:00 GMT* Exploring Space in the New Millennium This panel discussion/lecture will kick-off World Space Week! Guests include Steve Squyres, Norm Augustine and John Mather. Thur, 11 October 2007 13:00:00 GMT* "The Peopling of Africa: Indigenous African Civilization, Pharaoh Tutankhamun and his Family" Part 7 - Questions and Answers Wed, 22 August 2007 13:00:00 GMT* "The Peopling of Africa: Indigenous African Civilization, Pharaoh Tutankhamun and his Family" Part 6 - Dr. Molefi Asante Wed, 22 August 2007 13:00:00 GMT* "The Peopling of Africa: Indigenous African Civilization, Pharaoh Tutankhamun and his Family" Part 5 - Dr. Maulana Karenga Wed, 22 August 2007 13:00:00 GMT* "The Peopling of Africa: Indigenous African Civilization, Pharaoh Tutankhamun and his Family" Part 4 - Host Vernin Odom introduces a piece dedicated to Dr. Asa. G Hilliard, III Wed, 22 August 2007 13:00:00 GMT* "The Peopling of Africa: Indigenous African Civilization, Pharaoh Tutankhamun and his Family" Part 3 - Dr. Charles Finch,III Wed, 22 August 2007 13:00:00 GMT* "The Peopling of Africa: Indigenous African Civilization, Pharaoh Tutankhamun and his Family" Part 2 - Introduction by Franklin Institute President Dennis M. Wint, followed by a remembrance of Dr. Hilliard and remarks by Dr. Obenga. Wed, 22 August 2007 13:00:00 GMT* "The Peopling of Africa: Indigenous African Civilization, Pharaoh Tutankhamun and his Family" Part 1- Dr. Asa G. Hilliard Specific References or Excerpts from Lectures on Ancient Kemet. Tue, 21 August 2007 13:00:00 GMT* The Lucky 13 - Part 2 Public Lecture by Nancy S. Wexler, recipient of the 2007 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Life Science. Mon, 30 April 2007 13:00:00 GMT* The Lucky 13 - Part 1 Public Lecture by Nancy S. Wexler, recipient of the 2007 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Life Science. Mon, 30 April 2007 00:56:00 GMT* Science, Faith and Darwin A lively discussion on religion, evolution and how they interface. Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:56:00 GMT* The Evolution of the Racehorse - The Barbaro Story A panel discussion on the evolution of the thoroughbred racehorse as it relates to local icon Barbaro Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:56:00 GMT*