UCTV: Teacher's PET

A Tale of Two Reserves

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 40:00:00 PDT

Take a journey to two of the UC Natural Reserve Systems’ reserves in southern California, the James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve and Sweeney Granite Mountains Desert Research Center. Series: "UC Natural Reserve System" [Science] [Show ID: 24031]

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Where the Swell Begins

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 52:00:00 PDT

Every summer the California surfing community enjoys the arrival of a long regular swell from the southwest. The origin of the swell is in the winter storms of the southern hemisphere, some in the Indian Ocean, half way around the Earth. Join internationally renowned Scripps professor Walter Munk to learn how World War II and measurements of Guadalupe Island led to this discovery and what it means for surfers today. Series: "Perspectives on Ocean Science" [Science] [Show ID: 24248]

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Return From the Deep

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 36:00:00 PDT

Share the adventure with Scripps scientists and students who have explored the ocean depths and come away with amazing results. From discovery of the first known methane seeps off San Diego to video and images from the deepest place on earth, we welcome you to take a sneak peek into the abyss. Series: "Behind the Scenes at Scripps" [Science] [Show ID: 24270]

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Gray Whales in a Changing Environment

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 80:00:00 PDT

The North Pacific gray whale has been called an "ecosystem sentinel" because it appears this species responds to large-scale environmental changes. Global climate change may ultimately make the biggest impact on these ocean giants. Join us as special guests Wayne Perryman and Dave Weller of Southwest Fisheries Science Center (NOAA) discuss how novel information on gray whales is reshaping scientists' understanding of this species. Series: "Perspectives on Ocean Science" [Science] [Show ID: 24247]

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Building it Better: Earthquake-Resilient Hospitals for the Future

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 44:00:00 PDT

Go behind the scenes at UC San Diego as a five story mockup of a hospital, including a surgical suite, is subjected to dramatic earthquakes in order to better understand how the many complex systems within hospital buildings perform after earthquakes. Teaming up with the California Seismic Safety Commission, this UCSD-TV documentary explores the history of seismic safety for California's hospital infrastructure, and what is being done to secure its future. Series: "Earthquake and Seismology Programs" [Science] [Show ID: 21399]

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Where Does Your Water Come From? - Earth 101

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 56:00:00 PDT

Turn on the faucet, and out pours water — a familiar experience for the majority of us in the United States. But where does this water come from? Daniel Schlenk, a professor of aquatic ecotoxicology at the University of California, Riverside, provides an understanding of the unique aspects of water transport and generation. He also addresses what we will need to do in the future to maintain the quality and quantity of water we currently enjoy in California. Series: "Earth 101: What You Need to Know About Life on our Planet" [Science] [Show ID: 24209]

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What's Your Carbon Footprint? - Earth 101

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 88:00:00 PDT

All of us contribute to the greenhouse gas emissions that are causing climate change. But there are ways to reduce our carbon emissions. How we travel, what we eat, what we consume and what we discard are just some of the factors that contribute to our carbon footprint. Louis S. Santiago, an assistant professor of physiological ecology at the University of California, Riverside, explains how we can measure our impact on our climate. He argues that we can all do something to reduce our carbon footprint. Series: "Earth 101: What You Need to Know About Life on our Planet" [Science] [Show ID: 24208]

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What Hollywood Can Teach Us About Our Planet - Earth 101

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:00:00 PDT

Plants have a lot to teach us about how our planet works and movies like the blockbuster film “Avatar,” in which plants play an important role, can inspire us to pay closer attention to them. Jodie Holt, a professor of plant physiology at the University of California, Riverside and the botanical consultant for Avatar, discusses what she taught Hollywood about plants and what Hollywood can teach us about our planet. Series: "Earth 101: What You Need to Know About Life on our Planet" [Science] [Show ID: 24207]

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Too Many People - Earth 101

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 52:00:00 PDT

Most of our serious problems in the world today can be traced back to the impact of human populations on the environment. With each person requiring energy, space and resources to survive, the stress on the planet of the world population, currently estimated to be seven billion, is enormous. Richard Cardullo, a professor of biology at the University of California, Riverside, discusses how human populations have grown at an alarming rate over the past few centuries and discuss some of its consequences. Series: "Earth 101: What You Need to Know About Life on our Planet" [Science] [Show ID: 24206]

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Author Bill McKibben: Third-Annual Keeling Lecture - Perspectives on Ocean Science

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 56:00:00 PDT

The annual Keeling Lecture honors the memory of distinguished Scripps Oceanography professor Charles David Keeling's life and invaluable contributions to climate science and Scripps. This year join renowned environmental author Bill McKibben. Lauded by Time Magazine as the planet’s best green journalist, McKibben is the author of dozens of books about the environment and will bring deep insight into the human dimensions of climate change. Series: "Perspectives on Ocean Science" [Science] [Show ID: 23550]

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Jellyfish Burgers or How We Changed the Oceans and They Changed Us with Daniel Pauly - Nierenberg Prize 2012

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 56:00:00 PDT

Marine biologist Daniel Pauly, University of British Columbia, warns that modern fishing practices, left unmanaged, will leave little but jellyfish and plankton in the sea for future generations to eat — a frightening vision of our oceans and our lives. Series: "Frontiers of Knowledge" [Science] [Show ID: 23818]

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From the Titanic to the Tiny - Perspectives on Ocean Science

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 84:00:00 PDT

April 2012 marked the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic. Join Scripps oceanographer Jules Jaffe as he recounts his experience as a member of the science team at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution that discovered the wreckage in 1985. Since joining Scripps, Jaffe has developed a number of underwater optical imaging systems that have offered unique views of a variety of organisms that live in the ocean. Jaffe describes his past and ongoing projects and explains how his work helps provide new insights into marine ecosystems. Series: "Perspectives on Ocean Science" [Science] [Show ID: 23549]

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Seismic Networks: Observing Earthquakes from Near and Far - Perspectives on Ocean Science

Wed, 09 May 2012 44:00:00 PDT

When the massive 9.0-magnitude earthquake struck Japan last March, Scripps Oceanography was listening. The Institution operates local, national and international seismic observing systems, each finely tuned for detecting earthquakes – from those in our backyard to ones on the other side of the globe. Join Scripps seismologist Frank Vernon as he describes two such projects: the USArray Transportable Array and the San Jacinto Fault Zone Experiment. Learn how Scripps scientists are “wiring” the earth to understand the rumblings of our dynamic planet. Series: "Perspectives on Ocean Science" [Science] [Show ID: 23548]

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Fish and Chips: Using High-Tech Tools to Learn More About Fish - Perspectives on Ocean Science

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 72:00:00 PDT

Technological advancements over the last decade mean that many fish are now swimming around with their own personal computers. These new tools allow researchers to track movements and behaviors in more complex ways without ever getting wet. Join NOAA marine biologist Heidi Dewar to learn about the intriguing discoveries researchers have made and how these high-tech efforts have advanced ocean management and conservation. Series: "Perspectives on Ocean Science" [Science] [Show ID: 23110]

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CARTA: The Upright Ape: Bipedalism and Human Origins - Running Walking and Evolution

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 68:00:00 PDT

Why are we the only two-legged creature to develop an exclusively upright gait? And what did it mean to the development of the human species? CARTA brings you foremost experts to explore the many facets of these questions in this fascinating series with presentations from Dan Lieberman, Leslie Aiello and Matt Cartmill that explore the effect of running, walking and the upright gait on hominid evolution. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 23442]

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Marine Protected Areas: A Success Story - Perspectives on Ocean Science

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 PDT

A broad network of regional marine reserves went into effect in 2011 amid criticism that such areas do not produce a significant amount of marine life. Results from a decade-long study led by Scripps researchers show the opposite – that no-take areas can restore marine ecosystems even better than previously thought. Join lead author Octavio Aburto-Oropeza as he showcases the success of the Cabo Pulmo National Park, a thriving undersea park near the southern tip of Mexico's Baja peninsula, which has experienced a dramatic 460-percent increase in its fish population since 1999. Discover why Cabo Pulmo is such a success and how conservationists can apply lessons learned to Southern California's new marine reserves. Series: "Perspectives on Ocean Science" [Science] [Show ID: 23109]

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CARTA: The Upright Ape: Bipedalism and Human Origins -Footprints Body Form and Locomotion

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Why are we the only two-legged creature to develop an exclusively upright gait? And what did it mean to the development of the human species? CARTA brings you foremost experts to explore the many facets of these questions in this fascinating series with presentations from Brian Richmond, Carol Ward and Chris Ruff that compare different evidence and aspects of hominid body form and what those tell us about upright locomotion in hominids. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 23441]

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Lunch Poems: Clayton Eshelman Reads Aimé Césaire

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 48:00:00 PDT

Clayton Eshleman, American poet, translator, and editor, reads from his recently released translation “Solar Throat Slashed,” by Aimé Césaire, co-translated with A. James Arnold. Césaire, a strong anticolonialist, was born in the Caribbean and wrote his poems and plays in French. Series: "Lunch Poems Reading Series" [Humanities] [Show ID: 22615]

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To Be Human: How Food Fueled Human Origins with Margaret Schoeninger

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 48:00:00 PDT

UC San Diego anthropologist Margaret Schoeninger joins a list of several leading scholars who all attempt to answer the same question, “What does it mean to be human?” This is the first of five televised lectures presented by the Making of the Modern World program at Eleanor Roosevelt College at UC San Diego. Series: "To Be Human " [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 23235]

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Neurological Basis For Learning Disabilities: Implications for Educational Practice

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 80:00:00 PDT

Barbara Glaeser presents an educator's perspective on the neurology of learning disabilities and translation into evidence based classroom practices. Series: "MIND Institute Lecture Series on Neurodevelopmental Disorders" [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 23087]

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A New Imperative for Deep-Ocean Stewardship - Perspectives on Ocean Science

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 60:00:00 PDT

The deep continental margins were once perceived as monotonous mud slopes of limited ecological or environmental concern. Technological advances now reveal unexpected diversity, with a mosaic of lush habitats and ecosystems that support varied and unusual species fundamental to the health of the ocean and our own lives. Join Scripps biological oceanographer Lisa Levin as she reveals how changes in ocean temperature and chemistry, as well as growing economic opportunities, are placing new pressures on deep-ocean ecosystems, just as we are getting to know them Series: "Perspectives on Ocean Science" [Science] [Show ID: 23108]

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New Light on Dark Energy

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:00:00 PDT

Is dark energy really accelerating the universe? Join Andrew Fraknoi and three Berkeley Lab cosmologists as they delve into nature’s greatest mystery. Greg Aldering explores type 1 supernovae. Shirley Ho measures the cosmos through baryon oscillation and Eric Linder asks out of the box questions about the cosmos; could it be something even stranger than dark energy driving the universe? Series: "Science at the Theater" [Science] [Show ID: 21566]

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Exploring Ethics: Science Literacy and Underserved Populations

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:00:00 PDT

Tate Hurvitz of Grossmont College presents startling data on the ignorance of many American adults about basic science and argues for increasing science literacy by teaching better strategies for understanding challenging information, assessing credibility of sources and incorporating new ideas. Hurvitz’s lecture is part of the Henrietta Lacks series sponsored by the Center for Ethics in Science and Technology. Series: "Exploring Ethics" [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 23211]

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Coral Reefs: Ecosystems in Decline - Perspectives on Ocean Science

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 88:00:00 PDT

Coral reefs are among the most productive and biodiverse environments on the planet. Join Scripps Oceanography marine ecologist Stuart Sandin as he describes his travels to untouched parts of the globe to conduct scientific research aimed at understanding and protecting these fragile ecosystems. Learn how he and his colleagues are working to establish the scientific basis for what constitutes a healthy coral reef and how they are probing the causes of coral reef decline. Series: "Perspectives on Ocean Science" [Science] [Show ID: 22784]

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On Beyond: Superconductivity Neanderthal Genetics the Black Widow

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:00:00 PDT

Take an inside look at renowned superconductivity researcher Brian Maple’s lab, uncover some of the unknown secrets of the Black Widow spider, find out just how close our Neanderthal cousins really are and more on this edition of OnBeyond. Series: "On Beyond" [Science] [Show ID: 23209]

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The Limpet Circus: Behavioral Ecology of the Owl Limpet - Perspectives on Ocean Science

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:00:00 PDT

At first glance, the owl limpet appears to be an innocuous, slow moving snail on the rocky intertidal shores. Delve further into its behavior and you’ll discover a sex-changing, fighting gastropod. Join Birch Aquarium visiting scientist Stephanie Schroeder as she leads you through the fascinating world of limpet interactions and explains her research examining territorial snail behavior. Series: "Perspectives on Ocean Science" [Science] [Show ID: 22783]

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Hunting the Higgs

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:00:00 PDT

Is it the Higgs discovery? In exclusive interviews with UCSD-TV's Rich Wargo, UC San Diego Physics Professor Vivek Sharma, director of Higgs research for the CMS detector, explains the massive efforts to discover the Higgs Boson using the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. Series: "On Beyond" [Science] [Show ID: 18554]

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