GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: Fluid Geopolitics of South Asia: Challenges and Opportunities SPEAKER: Parag Jyoti Saikia, Doctoral Candidate, Department of Anthropology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill India is at a volatile crossroads in South Asia. In summer 2024, India lost one of its close allies as student uprising deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Towards…
TOPIC: Critical Thinking - A Quick Course SPEAKER: Pierce Howard, Ph.D Beginning with a definition of critical thinking--and in the spirit of critical thinking, Pierce will offer several definitions. What it is, and what it is not. The core is questioning, so we will explore the world of asking questions that most support critical thinking.…
TOPIC: The Importance of Fungi in Promoting Healthy Plant and Forest Growth SPEAKER: Dr. Andrea Porras-Alfaro Fungi are diverse and abundant. They are an integral part of plants and soil communities. This talk will discuss the importance of fungi on agriculture and forest health. NOTE: This presentation is Zoom only. There will be no in-person…