Laurent Dubois, John L. Nau III Bicentennial Professor of History & Principles of Democracy, Corcoran Department of History, and Co-Director for Academic Affairs, Democracy Initiative, University of Virginia Haiti is facing political uncertainty due to the assassination of the country’s president and the difficult recovery from a powerful earthquake. On this UVA Speaks podcast, Laurent Dubois, the John L. Nau III Bicentennial Professor and co-director of the Democracy Initiative at the University of Virginia, explains the long history of Haiti and how that relates to the current political and humanitarian crises in the country. Learn about the slave revolt that led to the country’s founding and the “counter-plantation system” that some see as the foundation of Haitian culture. Professor Dubois explains many twists and turns of history that have led to challenges to the structure of democracy in Haiti that continue today. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/ElqcoPAmseFf_fqcDK3MgSdJXXdPnYJ2JEEQPvjmqQ2ofxtMoJ0EIn7aDjkbZEiJBKDvjuS-FqhhhNbIzxxC3jq1sV0?loadFrom=SharedLink Laurent Dubois is the John L. Nau III Bicentennial Professor in the History & Principles of Democracy in the Corcoran Department of History and the Co-Director for Academic Affairs in the Democracy Initiative at the University of Virginia. A specialist on the history and culture of the Atlantic world who studies the Caribbean (particularly Haiti), North America, and France.

Autism is a developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior. Statistics show that one in a hundred people meet the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. On this UVA Speaks podcast, Dr. Kevin Pelphrey, the Harrison-Wood Scholars Foundation Professor at the University of Virginia’s Brain Institute, provides a baseline understanding of autism and the incidence and misconceptions of the disorder. Dr. Pelphrey also explains the latest pan-University initiatives in autism research and his important research that focuses on sex-based differences in autism. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found at https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/AMcxFhTHNianL7IIiStYhM4LeVYiO0VA6BoYMJyMadiuHNEDzF0hajDpA4S-0tyImqzNCVdqsof-A4Astgh0DdtY09c?loadFrom=SharedLink Kevin Pelphrey is the Harrison-Wood Jefferson Scholars Foundation Professor of Neurology at the University of Virginia. Dr. Pelphrey is a leader in groundbreaking research on autism, using brain science to develop biologically-based tools for detecting and tailoring treatments for individuals on the autism spectrum. He has had extensive experience teaching and conducting research at leading institutions like Carnegie Mellon, Duke, Yale, and George Washington University.

For many people, cryptocurrency and crypto assets are not easily understandable concepts. On this UVA Speaks podcast, Robert Parham, assistant professor at the McIntire School of Commerce, explains how crypto assets are the digital equivalent of a gold bar and how the concepts of scarcity and durability play out in this digital context. Learn about the terms “blockchain” and “asset bubbles.” In the end, Professor Parham reminds us that crypto assets can still be considered a highly volatile and risky asset class. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found at https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=nFH5-eIU9U_H0EGuswrR18Uex4fgPquuh5w85pkY0KxquXOI27HhMQETmQ9rOdVH6WrOeV_pUkjK9ZQm2sJRQuWxSOM&loadFrom=DeliveryEmail Robert Parham, assistant professor, conducts research on the growth of high research and development firms. He recently documented how the transfer of firm-specific knowledge to new employees creates a constraint on the pace of firm growth. Before joining the McIntire faculty, Parham was head of the cybersecurity academy at the Israeli intelligence corps and a cybersecurity product manager at Microsoft. He also helped found MUV Interactive, an Israeli Internet-of-Things startup, and is a consultant to several other startups.

Student veterans bring life experience, proven leadership skills, and dedication to service to universities and classrooms. At UVA, military veterans are represented more in graduate than undergraduate programs and schools. On this UVA Speaks podcast, Jeffrey Lovelace, assistant professor at the McIntire School of Commerce and faculty advisor to the UVA chapter of Student Veterans of America, shares some of the challenges that student veterans face – from transferring credits to navigating their GI benefits. He also speaks to the leadership roles that student veterans take in the classroom and across Grounds. Lovelace and other advocates partner with student veterans to build a more inclusive and accepting environment for all student veterans at UVA. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/AomsTsD0rEKphSriLY5mn97AxGLsA4z3652hp1EWAol9qKg16PsoqbPRsR_GEqwpaRia_NawL0epWOXIvlVkhkvvI54?loadFrom=SharedLink Jeffrey Lovelace, assistant professor in the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia, has taught leadership and various psychology classes at the undergraduate level. He has also run corporate education workshops for a variety of organizations in the public and private sectors. Prior to his academic career, he served as an officer in the United States Army from 2002 until 2014, most recently as an assistant professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Lovelace is the advisor to the UVA chapter of Student Veterans of America.

Steve Garland, Head Coach, Wrestling, University of Virginia Successful coaches are skilled leaders. Steve Garland, head coach of UVA’s wrestling team, is a master motivator, recruiter, coach, and leader. On this UVA Speaks podcast, Garland discusses four areas of leadership—goal setting, change, opportunity, and empathy—and how these are demonstrated in specific coaching examples he shares. Listen to learn about “big, hairy, audacious goals,” replacing grumbling with gratitude, and the importance of always remembering your “why.” Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found at https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/mo2o3xs4TNHImzKcYoLR5_Pq9OTOe4fTgNLzVBb6fK61zp8vIdi6hEJVjUAFN68vV0QPsI7qzEB1aIaubLAY6CGeQYM?loadFrom=SharedLink Steve Garland is the head coach of UVA’s wrestling team and a former cavalier all-American himself. In his 15 years as Coach, Garland led the Cavaliers to 14 All-America honors and 19 ACC individual titles while qualifying 90 athletes to the NCAA Championships, among them 2 NCAA finalists with both taking 2nd.

Speakers: Derrick Alridge, Professor and Director, Center for Race and Public Education in the South, School of Education and Human Development, and affiliate faculty member in the Carter G. Woodson Institute for African-American and African Studies, University of Virginia Johari Harris, Research Assistant Professor, School of Education and Human Development, University of Virginia Democracy is not a spectator sport; it requires participation, and this participation must be oriented toward justice. This thesis statement exemplifies the mission of Educating for Democracy https://educatingfordemocracy.education.virginia.edu/, a civic education program focused on race and justice issues in the United States. On this UVA Speaks podcast, Professors Derrick Alridge and Johari Harris from UVA’s School of Education and Human Development discuss the origins and goals of this online resource hub for K-12 educators and students. The program’s lesson plans and teacher toolkits examine issues of race, justice, and human welfare in the U.S. by connecting the past's full story with current events to create transformative dialogue in the classroom. Derrick Alridge is a professor of education and an affiliate faculty member in the Carter G. Woodson Institute for African-American and African Studies. His work examines American education with a focus on African American education and the civil rights movement. Johari Harris is a research assistant professor whose research is grounded in intersectionality, developmental psychology, and social psychology theories.

Speaker: Dorothy Kelly is the Robert B. Hardaway Jr. Lecturer in Personal Finance in the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia. One year after the first COVID cases were diagnosed, we have adjusted how we live, work, and socialize. We’ve learned how to work from home, make sourdough, and Zoom with friends and colleagues. For many, the pandemic brought financial stresses and hardship; for others, the pandemic has provided an opportunity to re-evaluate their financial goals, assumptions, and behaviors. Join our podcast with Dorothy Kelly, CFA, the Robert B. Hardaway, Jr. Lecturer in Personal Finance, who teaches Comm 2730, Personal Finance, to third- and fourth-year students, as we discuss financial lessons from the pandemic.

Coastal regions around the country and the world serve as vibrant population centers, economic engines, tourism, and recreation sites, and host valuable fisheries and aquaculture. On this podcast, Professor Scott Doney, Department of Environment Sciences at the University of Virginia, will discuss how the heavy density of people along coastlines creates environmental challenges threatening the health of estuaries, wetlands, and coastal ocean waters. He will explore how excess nutrients from sewage discharge, fertilizers, and air pollution damage seagrass beds and coastal habitats. Innovative solutions require addressing pollution sources both locally and upstream, highlighting the connections people everywhere have with the coastline. Scott Doney is a Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia. His research focuses on how the global carbon cycle and ocean ecology respond to natural and human-driven climate change. One of his current areas of study is ocean acidification due to the invasion of carbon dioxide and other chemicals from fossil fuel burning.

Speaker: Brian Williams, Associate Professor of Public Policy, Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, University of Virginia In the wake of recent incidents involving police misconduct, police reform is in the news and on the minds of many in this country. On this podcast, Brian Williams, associate professor, Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, University of Virginia, will discuss the history of policing and how it impacts societal views of the criminal justice system today. Williams will highlight the obstacles and opportunities in bringing the theory of relational policing into professional and communal practice and how institutions like UVA can play a role in reform. Brian Williams is an associate professor in the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia, after previous faculty appointments at Florida State University, Vanderbilt University, and the University of Georgia. Williams’ research centers on issues related to demographic diversity, local law enforcement, and public governance, with particular attention devoted to the co-production of public safety and public order.

The need for mental health care for children and adolescents has never been higher. Even before COVID-19, the number of children and youth experiencing acute anxiety and depression was rising. The current pandemic has further exacerbated these circumstances, leading our country into yet another epidemic—but one that is, unfortunately, lesser-known. On this podcast, Brooke Lehmann, Lecturer, Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, University of Virginia will explore the state of children’s mental health, both pre- and post-pandemic. She will offer insight into what may be driving our children to experience such a heightened need for interventions, and thoughts as to how parents and caregivers can help support children and youth through this crisis. Speaker: Brooke Lehmann, Lecturer, Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, University of Virginia Brooke Lehmann, MSW, JD, is a lecturer at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia. Lehmann is also the president of Childworks, PLLC, and the current founding partner of Capitolworks, LLC. She has over twenty years of experience providing direct clinical and advocacy services to children and families and improving the systems that administer these services through policy development and legislative advocacy.

Overview: Social engineering is the most common method of cyberattack, accounting for over 80% of cyber incidents. Social engineers use the art of human hacking to manipulate victims to gain access to information. While phishing is the most prevalent form of human hacking, there are several other techniques that cybercriminals use to gain access. In this podcast, we will look at today’s social engineering trends and techniques and how you can protect yourself from social engineers. Speaker: Angela Orebaugh, Lead Faculty for Cybersecurity and IT, School of Continuing and Professional Studies, University of Virginia

Edward Murphy, Professor of Astronomy in the Department of Astronomy, A&S, explores astronomical explanations about the Star of Bethlehem.

Larry Terry, Director, Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service; Lecturer of Public Policy, Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy Next year’s census has already proven to be one of the most anticipated and controversial constitutionally grounded headcounts in U.S. history. While the debate around the necessity or legality of the “citizenship” question has fueled much of the discussion in political and social circles alike, what is often overlooked or misunderstood about the census is its relationship to American citizenship – or our responsibilities in participatory government and civic engagement beyond voting. This conversation will engage participants and explore notions of citizenship historically as well as propose a call to action for individuals across the United States of America to be better citizens through service, collective action, and a belief in the power of democratic community. Prior to this event, one question to consider is: What does citizenship mean to you?

Alice Raucher, Architect for the University of Virginia Have you asked: “Where is the Cavalier Inn?”, “What’s happening on Brandon Avenue?”, or “Uhall is gone, say what?” If you have been pondering these or other questions about changes you may have noticed on Grounds, then this More Than the Score talk is for you. The Architect for the University, Alice Raucher, will share updates on current and future planning projects on UVA’s Grounds. Join us for answers to your most probing questions.

Christine Mahoney Professor of Public Policy and Politics at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy and Director of Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Virginia How do we tackle the growing refugee crisis? Are there any solutions on which Democrats and Republicans can agree? Christine Mahoney spent a decade studying every protracted refugee crisis in the world, including in-depth fieldwork in seven conflict zones in Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Latin America. She wrote a book detailing what won’t work and proposing a solution that will: impact investing in refugee and host community entrepreneurs. Now she is working with a team of international investors, governments, entrepreneurs, and organizations to make the idea a reality. Learn about the global refugee crisis and our best chance of helping 70 million people get back on their feet – the Refugee Investment Network.

Join us for an engaging discussion on a data-driven approach to understanding and optimizing athletic performance as well as preventing and treating sport-related injuries. Arthur Weltman, 2019-2021 Cavaliers’ Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair of Kinesiology in the Curry School of Education and Human Development, will moderate the panel discussion. He is a longtime exercise physiology advisor to the department of athletics. Panelists include: Michael Curtis, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the 2019 NCAA Champion Men’s Basketball team. He applies internal and external monitoring to optimize performance and recovery. Joseph Hart, Associate Professor of Kinesiology. He uses advanced technology to assess muscle imbalances and is an expert in using science to determine an athlete’s ability to return to play after sustaining an injury. Jay Hertel, Joe H. Gieck Professor of Sports Medicine. He uses wearable sensor technology to assess athletes’ movement biomechanics to optimize performance and prevent injuries in distance runners and team sport athletes. Kelli Pugh, Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine. She is responsible for working closely with university faculty and athletic department staff members. From concussion assessments and return to play functional assessments to performance enhancement through a variety of athlete monitoring systems, the Athletics Sports Medicine staff keeps UVA’s student-athletes on the cutting edge of health and safety while helping maximize their performance. Jacob Resch, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology. He uses the latest technology to study sport-related concussion including how to diagnose a concussion, the evidence-based consequences of one or more concussions, and what can be done to prevent and treat the injury. Susan Saliba, Professor of Kinesiology. She is currently working with colleagues in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences to develop algorithms using sensors to measure internal and external load and for injury prevention.

Philip Bourne, Stephenson Chair of Data Science and Director, Data Science Institute; Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering Stephenson Chair of Data Science and Director, Data Science Institute; Professor, Department of Biomedical EngineeringData is the new oil, or data is the new soil, are well-worn phrases for a reason. They exemplify an impact on us as profound as agriculture or the internal combustion engine. Philip Bourne, Director of the Data Science Institute, will share intriguing examples of the change that is happening and the promises and threats a data-driven society brings. He will describe how UVA is responding through the recently announced School of Data Science—the 12th school in the University’s history. And, oh yes, it’s football weekend, and we will examine what data tells us about the new season.

Since completing renovations to the Rotunda nearly three years ago, the preservation staff at UVA has been busy with many other projects in and around Thomas Jefferson’s Academical Village. Jody Lahendro, Supervisory Historic Preservation Architect with UVA’s Facilities Planning & Construction, will briefly review the Rotunda project before presenting many of the recent historic preservation projects at their various stages of design and construction. These newer projects include renovations to Pavilion VIII, restoration of Jeffersonian flat roofs, research of historic exterior paint colors, renovations to the President’s House on Carr’s Hill, restoration of the Lawn colonnade columns, and the Memorial to Enslaved Laborers. SPEAKER: Jody Lahendro

Research shows that only 10% of our health outcomes are determined by the health care we receive. Another 10% of how healthy we are is determined by our genetic make-up. What accounts for the rest? This presentation will ask and answer this important question which is key to understanding how to live our longest, healthiest lives possible. We will explore the data that demonstrates that social determinants – the environments in which we live, work, and play – determine our health and health behaviors more than all other influences combined. This discussion will examine these “social determinants of health” from an empirical, medical, and practical perspective. We will focus our attention on the data that describe the health of populations in Virginia, but rely also on national studies that powerfully link social and economic inequity with health disparities. We will end our discussion with a survey of what can be done by citizens, health providers, and policy-makers in light of the evidence. SPEAKERS: Dayna Bowen Matthew and Dr. Michael Williams https://alumni.virginia.edu/learn/program/social-determinants-the-key-to-repairing-health-disparities/

This talk will examine the daily experience of students, faculty, and enslaved people at the University. Daily life included a complex and volatile mix of domination, intimacy, and violence, the contours of which reveal sometimes surprising stories about life and learning at UVA. SPEAKER: Kirt von Daacke https://alumni.virginia.edu/learn/program/rum-rummy-rampaging-and-research-life-at-early-uva-for-students-faculty-and-the-enslaved/

Alzheimer’s disease has been the most expensive disease in the U.S. since 2013. It cost American society approximately $260 billion in 2017, a sum that will rise to more than $1 trillion by 2050 unless methods to prevent Alzheimer’s disease or significantly slow its progression can be developed soon. To that end, the Bloom lab recently obtained evidence that memantine (Namenda®), an FDA-approved drug for modest and temporary symptom relief in advanced AD patients, may also be able to prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Bloom will discuss how that discovery might lead to a clinical trial to test if daily memantine treatment beginning years before Alzheimer’s disease symptoms develop can prevent or delay symptom onset. SPEAKER: George Bloom

Research indicates that most of us could save an average of more than $1,000 annually by choosing a different health plan, yet many individuals continue to enroll in more expensive, traditional insurance plans. Find out how much you can save by breaking with tradition, switching health plans, and building assets tax-free. SPEAKER: Dot Kelly https://alumni.virginia.edu/learn/program/hoo-smart-about-money-reduce-your-taxes-enhance-your-financial-well-being-and-ave-thousand/

A. D. Carson, UVA’s professor of Hip-Hop, will discuss the implications of rap and hip-hop as conceptual frameworks for critical analysis and engagement as demonstrated through his art and research and the ways this influences his approach to teaching. SPEAKER: A. D. Carson https://alumni.virginia.edu/learn/program/hip-hop-and-the-global-south-owning-my-masters/

For most Americans, Gettysburg stands as the great turning point of the Civil War. Ken Burns’s influential documentary, The Civil War, reinforced this viewpoint, devoting far more time to Gettysburg than to any other military event of the conflict. This lecture will challenge the idea of Gettysburg as an important turning point and explain why so many people hold on to a mistaken impression. SPEAKER: Gary Gallagher https://alumni.virginia.edu/learn/program/gettysburg-the-great-turning-point-of-the-civil-war/

Nuclear weapons are front and center in today’s international news. As North Korea, Russia, and China build larger and more capable nuclear arsenals, other countries are weighing whether to join the nuclear club. How should the United States confront this dangerous world? Professor Todd Sechser will discuss the nuclear challenges facing the United States today and will provide an up-to-date assessment of North Korea, Iran, and other nuclear hotspots around the globe. Speaker: Todd Sechser https://alumni.virginia.edu/learn/program/nuclear-weapons-and-international-threats/

Housing and Residence Life presents the 2019 edition of the Last Lecture Series! Ed Murphy, UVA Professor of Astronomy, answers the question "What if this were the last lecture you could ever give?"

Housing and Residence Life presents the 2019 edition of the Last Lecture Series! Michael Levenson, UVA Professor of English, answers the question "What if this were the last lecture you could ever give?"

Siva Vaidhyanathan, Robertson Family Professor of Media Studies, College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences If you wanted to build a machine that would distribute propaganda to millions of people, distract them from important issues, energize hatred and bigotry, erode social trust, undermine respectable journalism, foster doubts about science, and engage in massive surveillance all at once, you would make something a lot like Facebook. Of course, none of that was part of the plan. https://alumni.virginia.edu/learn/program/antisocial-media-how-facebook-disconnects-us-and-undermines-democracy/

Carla Williams, Director of Athletics, will examine the current landscape of intercollegiate athletics. She will share her experiences as a student-athlete, coach and administrator and provide insight into a variety of important topics relating to intercollegiate athletics. With over 1,200 NCAA member institutions supporting over 460,000 student-athletes each year, intercollegiate athletics play a critical role in the world of higher education. Coaches and departmental staff strive to create an environment which encourages the holistic development of student-athletes. Student-athletes embrace the academic rigor of higher education, excel competitively and serve as ambassadors for their university communities. https://alumni.virginia.edu/learn/program/landscape-of-college-athletics/

Speaker: Jim Tucker, Professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences, School of Medicine Researchers at the University of Virginia, beginning with Ian Stevenson, have investigated children’s reports of memories of previous lives for the past fifty years, studying more than 2,500 cases from around the world. Common features in the cases include a child talking about a past life at a very early age, behaviors that appear connected to that life such as phobias related to the mode of death, and sometimes birthmarks or birth defects that correspond to wounds the previous person suffered. Dr. Jim Tucker will review the research and the details of recent American cases.

Speakers: Benton H. Calhoun, Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering John Lach, Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering; Director, Cross-Cutting Initiatives John (Jack) Stankovic (moderator), BP America Professor in the Computer Science Department, School of Engineering Faculty from UVA’s School of Engineering will share how they are using technology and innovation to change the world for the better. https://alumni.virginia.edu/learn/program/uva-engineering-accelerating-discovery-in-uvas-third-century/

Speakers: Mary Molly Schwartzburg, Curator, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library John Unsworth, Dean of Libraries and University Librarian, Professor of English In Spring 2018 the UVA Library announced the acquisition of the papers of the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist and fine artist Patrick Oliphant. Learn how the collection came to UVA, see some of its richest contents, and hear how the library expects the collection to become a part of the research and teaching profile of the University’s arts, politics, and history programs.

Social media in general and Twitter in particular have taken on new importance during the Trump Presidency. How does Donald Trump use Twitter? What role did Twitter play in the 2016 presidential election? How does President Trump’s approach to the media compare to that of recent presidents’? Speaker: Paul Freedman Associate Professor of Politics; Associate Department Chair, Department of Politics, College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences https://alumni.virginia.edu/learn/program/twitter-politics/

What do we know about the origins of war and war prevention? Ambassador John Norton Moore, the former Chairman of the Board of the United States Institute of Peace, will share with you the state of contemporary knowledge about this important subject. Q&A will then address the North Korean and Iranian nuclear programs. Speaker: John Norton Moore Professor, School of Law, University of Virginia; Director, Center for National Security Law https://alumni.virginia.edu/learn/program/the-nuclear-club-what-are-the-threats/

A presentation by the curators of “The University of Virginia in 100 Objects,” an exhibition at the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library. Over the course of the 2017-2018 academic year, the University’s history has been reshaped by monumental events. Wolfe and Schwartzburg will look at how these recent events have shaped our own understanding of the 100 Objects exhibition and our thoughts on what else might now belong in the ongoing artefactual history of UVA. Speakers: Mary Schwartzburg Curator, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Brendan Wolfe Author, "Mr. Jefferson’s Telescope: A History Of The University Of Virginia In 100 Objects”; Editor, Encyclopedia Virginia https://alumni.virginia.edu/learn/program/object-ifying-uva-universitys-bicentennial-lens-current-events/

‘You are so articulate. Those stripes really make you look thin. Your hair looks so pretty and straight, not kinky like those other kids.’ By and large these statements are meant to be complimentary; however, oftentimes, they are perceived by the recipients to be offensive. Professor Beverly Colwell Adams will discuss these and other microaggressions, or unintentional offenses, and how we can understand cultural, ethnic and gender sensitivities relative to our everyday conversations. Speaker: Beverly Adams Assistant Dean; Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences https://alumni.virginia.edu/learn/program/microaggressions-why-are-they-so-sensitive/

From novel medical imaging to the Internet of Things, from the artificial pancreas to improved water purification, faculty, staff and students at the University of Virginia are innovating every day. Michael Straightiff, Executive Director, UVA Licensing & Ventures Group, will discuss how innovation at UVA enriches the student experience, provides opportunities for researchers and alumni, catalyzes economic development and, most importantly, improves human health and the human experience. Speaker: Michael Straightiff Executive Director, UVA Licensing and Ventures Group https://alumni.virginia.edu/learn/program/innovation-at-uva/

Two current approaches to autonomous driving are as follows: the “Google Car Paradigm” involves ensuring that each vehicle can sense and perceive the world, and then act accordingly, while the “V2X Paradigm” involves vehicles that communicate with one another, as well as the infrastructure, to act in a coordinated way. The latter approach promises improved safety, mobility, and environmental sustainability, although to date these claims have limited verification. Professor Cody Fleming will explore several challenges and opportunities in so-called Intelligent Transportation Systems, exploring examples in both ground and air transportation. Speaker: Cody Fleming Assistant Professor, Department of Systems and Information Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science https://alumni.virginia.edu/learn/program/driverless-future-issues-opportunities-automating-transportation-systems/

Pulitzer Prize-winning author and University of Virginia historian Alan Taylor will discuss how a war nearly destroyed the United States but ultimately helped to consolidate a divisive North America into a more stable United States and an enduring Canada. Speaker: Alan Taylor Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation Professor of History, College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences https://alumni.virginia.edu/learn/program/the-civil-war-of-1812/

The Civil War created a complex tradition of remembering the most disruptive event in United States history. Different memories played out in various ways, including the creation of a memorial landscape that in time generated controversy. The Lost Cause memorial landscape in Charlottesville occupied a central position in recent debates and controversies regarding the memory of the war. Gary W. Gallagher, John Edwin Mason, and Elizabeth R. Varon, all members of the Department of History at UVA, will discuss the creation, development, and continuing impact of the various Civil War memory traditions at the University, in Charlottesville, and across the nation. Speakers: Gary Gallagher Cavaliers' Distinguished Teaching Professor of History; John L. Nau Professor in the History of the American Civil War, College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences; Director, John L. Nau III Center for Civil War History John Mason Associate Professor of History, Corcoran Department of History, College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Elizabeth Varon Langbourne M. Williams Professor of American History, College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences; Associate Director, John L. Nau III Center for Civil War History https://alumni.virginia.edu/learn/program/civil-war-memory-charlottesville-and-beyond/

Angela Orebaugh (moderator, Assistant Professor, Director of Cybersecurity and IT Programs, School of Continuing and Professional Studies Jason Belford, Chief Information Security Officer, UVA Ryan Wright, Associate Professor, McIntire School of Commerce This panel addresses the impact of cybersecurity on everyone’s daily life. Cybersecurity attacks such as phishing, ransomware, and other malware have broad social and economic impacts. In addition, new smart devices and the Internet of Things are creating new cybersecurity and privacy challenges with large scale impacts. Learn from our panel of cybersecurity experts with real world examples what you can do to protect your security and privacy in today’s connected world. https://alumni.virginia.edu/learn/program/paranoia-trust-cyberworld/

Risa Goluboff, Dean, School of Law; Arnold H. Leon Professor, School of Law; Professor, College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, History. Two months ago, the world watched in horror as white supremacists and neo-Nazis brought violence and intimidation to Charlottesville and the University. Risa Goluboff, Dean of the School of Law and Chair of the Deans Working Group, will reflect on August 11-12, the academic issues those events raise, and the University’s response to them. https://alumni.virginia.edu/learn/program/nine-unelected-supreme-court-judges-get-power-case-marbury-v-madison/

Alan Taylor, Professor, Thomas Jefferson Foundation, College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, History -Thomas Jefferson's Education Pulitzer prize-winning author and University of Virginia historian, Alan Taylor will present an informative talk covering Thomas Jefferson’s experiences as a college student at the College of William & Mary and how this first-hand knowledge informed his plans to create an innovative academic university for Virginia after the American Revolution. https://alumni.virginia.edu/learn/program/thomas-jeffersons-education/

David Cattell-Gordon, Director, Telemedicine Micah Mazurek, Associate Professor, Curry School of Education William Therrien, Professor of Special Education, Curry School of Education Catherine Bradshaw (Moderator), Professor and the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, Curry School of Education Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. Over the last decade, the Center for Disease Control has found that the number of children diagnosed with autism has grown over 50%, from 1 in 150 to 1 in 68. As the Commonwealth of Virginia’s flagship public university, the University of Virginia is uniquely poised to improve outcomes for Virginians affected by autism. To realize this aspiration, the Curry School of Education is spearheading an expansion of the University’s work in autism research, training and service, with the objective of eventually establishing a UVA Center for Autism. Catherine Bradshaw, Associate Dean for Research at the Curry School of Education, will lead a panel discussion of how the knowledge, techniques, and support at the University of Virginia can intersect with community organizations to support people with autism and their families. https://alumni.virginia.edu/learn/program/uvas-approach-autism-research-education-community-partnerships/

Steve Macko, Professor, College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, Environmental Sciences - Black Gold: Its Past, Our Future This talk will discuss where oil came from, a short history of use, how much there is, and where we will find the next reservoirs. Macko will provide predictions of continued use and expansions of use, the risks involved, and how to clean up an oil spill. He will also compare oil use to the use of Green Energies. https://alumni.virginia.edu/learn/program/antiquity-future-oil/

Speakers: Andrea Press, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor, College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, Media Studies and Sociology Christopher Ali, Assistant Professor, College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, Media Studies Wyatt Andrews, Professor of Practice, College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, Media Studies Emily Blout News is changing: the people who consume it, the technologies that deliver it, and the companies that finance it; there is very little about the news that hasn’t changed over the last two decades. Trying to understand these changes is a guiding feature in the work of many professors at the University of Virginia. This panel features three professors from the Department of Media Studies whose work and research addresses the changing nature of news in the digital world. http://alumni.virginia.edu/learn/program/news-in-the-digital-world/

Speakers: Paul Freedman, Associate Professor, Department of Politics Tanya Denckla Cobb, Institute for Environmental Negotiation, School of Architecture Anna Maria Siega-Riz, Professor, School of Medicine, Public Health Sciences Food politics and policies in the United States have heated up in recent years as legislators, regulators, educators, farmers and many others battle over subsidies, labels, guidelines, bans and restrictions. These food fights raise important questions involving public health, the environment, fairness and freedom. Join Paul Freedman, Associate Professor of Politics; Tanya Denckla Cobb, Director of the Institute of Environmental Negotiation; and, Anna Maria Siega-Riz, Professor of Public Health Practice and Obstetrics & Gynecology, School of Medicine to explore the politics of food production, distribution and consumption and examine the ways in which the politics of food involves fundamental democratic principles. http://alumni.virginia.edu/learn/program/food-fight-the-politics-of-food/

Speakers: Karen McGlathery, Professor, College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Associate Vice President for Research, Sustainability & the Environment Phoebe Crisman, Associate Professor, School of Architecture Jonathan Goodall, Associate Professor, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering Sea-level rise and storms are placing people and property at risk across the globe. Over half of the world’s population lives within 60 miles of the coast and even more depend on coastal resources. Eleven of the world’s 15 largest cities lie in coastal areas, and many are already experiencing the effects of recurrent flooding. Interdisciplinary strategies that integrate design, environmental, and social factors are needed to make coastal communities resilient to this ‘new normal’. Faculty at UVA have long been leaders in coastal studies and are developing innovative solutions to enhance resilience to climate change. http://alumni.virginia.edu/learn/program/coastal-resilience-climate-change/