Steven Collins, PhD, Chester D. Tripp Professor in the Humanities at the University of Chicago, delivered a presentation titled "The Varieties of Buddhist Wisdom." This talk was part of the

Steven Collins, PhD, Chester D. Tripp Professor in the Humanities at the University of Chicago, delivered a presentation titled "The Varieties of Buddhist Wisdom." This talk was part of the University of Chicago Wisdom Research Forum on May 8, 2015.

The recording of this presentation was published on June 4, 2015. Learn more about Steven Collins, PhD.

Activist and fundraiser Dan Pallotta critiques the double standard in how we perceive charities. He argues that nonprofits are often rewarded for minimal spending rather than their actual

Activist and fundraiser Dan Pallotta critiques the double standard in how we perceive charities. He argues that nonprofits are often rewarded for minimal spending rather than their actual impact.

Pallotta challenges us to stop equating frugality with morality. Instead, he advocates rewarding charities for their ambitious goals and significant accomplishments, even if these involve substantial expenses. His bold talk urges a fundamental shift in how we approach changing the world.

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Jeffrey Webster, PhD, an Instructor of Psychology from Langara College, presented "The H.E.R.O.(E) Model of

Jeffrey Webster, PhD, an Instructor of Psychology from Langara College, presented "The H.E.R.O.(E) Model of Wisdom" at the University of Chicago Wisdom Research Forum on May 8, 2015.

This model, which stands for Humor, Experience, Reflection, Emotion, and Openness, highlights the importance of grounding wisdom in real-life experiences.

In a TEDxSingaporeWomen talk from March 18, 2013, Dr. Low Hong Yee explores Nano Imprint technology. This innovative field creates natural structures and textures, enabling applications such as

In a TEDxSingaporeWomen talk from March 18, 2013, Dr. Low Hong Yee explores Nano Imprint technology. This innovative field creates natural structures and textures, enabling applications such as chemical-free color.

A 2010 L'Oréal for Women in Science Fellowship recipient, Dr. Low aspires to industrialize her research. She currently leads an Industrial Consortium on Nanoimprint Technology. Discover more about her work here.

The 15-day, 200-mile "March for Rights, Respect, and Fair Food" concluded vibrantly on Sunday, March 17th, outside Publix corporate headquarters in Lakeland, Florida.

Further information

The 15-day, 200-mile "March for Rights, Respect, and Fair Food" concluded vibrantly on Sunday, March 17th, outside Publix corporate headquarters in Lakeland, Florida.

Further information and coverage of the march, published March 18, 2013, is available here.

NASA climate scientist Ben Cook discusses his research on past and future drought risks. He and his colleagues used tree

NASA climate scientist Ben Cook discusses his research on past and future drought risks. He and his colleagues used tree rings to understand historical droughts. For future projections in the 21st century, they incorporated soil moisture data into climate models.

This research was published on February 12, 2015.

This presentation, "Improving Wisdom," features Dr. Ursula Staudinger, Director of the Columbia Aging Center and Professor of Sociomedical Sciences and Psychology at Columbia University. For more

This presentation, "Improving Wisdom," features Dr. Ursula Staudinger, Director of the Columbia Aging Center and Professor of Sociomedical Sciences and Psychology at Columbia University. For more information, visit her website: ursulastaudinger.com.

Dr. Staudinger delivered this talk at the University of Chicago Wisdom Research Forum on May 8, 2015.

The video was published on June 5, 2015.

Mary C. Gentile, Director of Giving Voice to Values at Babson College, discusses her expertise in creating curriculum for values-driven leadership development. Learn more about her