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Lessons from the Science of Learning for 21st-Century Schools Sep 05, 2012

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V. Darleen Opfer discusses what we know about how today's students learn and how to prepare them for work, citizenship, and life.

Integrative Health Care and Medicine Jul 18, 2012

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Ian Coulter and other experts in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) discuss patient use of CAM and how hospitals, universities, and the U.S. military are integrating CAM into traditional medical practices.

Defusing Iran's Nuclear Threat Jun 19, 2012

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On June 19, 2012, Alireza Nader, a senior international policy analyst and Iran expert at RAND, discussed Iran's internal political dynamics and U.S. economic, political, and military options in preventing a nuclear-armed Iran.

A Conversation with Philip Taubman Jun 01, 2012

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Philip Taubman illuminates our vulnerability in the face of the pressing terrorist threat—and the unlikely efforts of five key Cold War players to eliminate the nuclear arsenal they helped create.

Haskins Lecture on Science Policy May 17, 2012

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The 2012 Haskins Lecture was given by National Science Foundation Director Subra Suresh. The lectureship was established through the generosity of Caryl P. and Edna Haskins, founders of Haskins Laboratories, who were dedicated to improving the nation's understanding of the relationship between scientific progress and sound public policy.

A Conversation with the Chief Justice of California, Tani Cantil-Sakauye Apr 17, 2012

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California Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye shares her insights on technologies that have been shown to improve efficiencies in the judicial system, funding the judicial branch in an era of extreme budget cuts, civics education, and diversity on the bench.

Mexican Security in Decline: Implications and Options for the United States Apr 09, 2012

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Jack Riley discusses how Mexican security issues affect the United States, implications for border concerns such as illegal immigration and drug trafficking, and various policy options available to aid the Mexican government in improving security.

Nuclear Energy after Fukushima Mar 08, 2012

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At this March 2012 program, physical scientist Tom LaTourrette discusses the pros and cons of nuclear energy, and sheds some light on lessons learned in the year since Japan's nuclear disaster in Fukushima.

California's Prisoners Dilemma Jan 24, 2012

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At this January 2012 Policy Forum, experts discuss the public health implications of a U.S. Supreme Court order to reduce the prison population by more than 30,000.

Is the United States Losing Its Edge in Science and Technology? Jan 06, 2012

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On May 14, 2009, Titus Galama discussed the reality of U.S. competitiveness in science and technology and whether gains by China, India, and other nations are affecting America's chances of remaining a scientific leader.

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