Lectures and special events from the Williams College campus in Williamstown, Massachusetts.
Associate Professor of Mathematics Ralph Morrison explains Bézout’s Theorem, which counts the intersection points of two algebraic curves. He demonstrates see how this theorem has manifested in different ways throughout the centuries, including most recently in the world of tropical geometry.
Bob Rawle, Associate Professor of Chemistry at Williams College, discusses how viruses operate at a biophysical and biochemical level: how they know which cells to infect, how do they “take over” a cell and force it to make more viral particles, and why some viruses cause global pandemics, but others don't.
Associate Professor of Chinese at Williams College Man He explains the artistic maturity, sophistication in production, and canonical status of Chinese huaju theatre.
Ethnomusicologist and Associate Professor of music at Williams College Corinna Campbell shares her perspective on the Suriname Maroon dance genre awasa; an intensely interactive, conversational form of expression.
Barbara Bradley Hagerty & Ben Spencer in conversation with Magnús Bernhardsson. Bradley's book "Bringing Ben Home: A Murder, a Conviction, and the Fight to Redeem American Justice" tells Spencer's story of being sentenced to life in prison for a murder he did not commit. He spent 34 years wrongfully imprisoned.
