All NewsSnapshotsFaculty Lead 9-Minute Lectures at Wesleyan Thinks Big Olivia DrakeApril 17, 20124minWesleyan President Michael Roth introduces six faculty members at Wesleyan Thinks Big, March 29 in Memorial Chapel. Inspired by TED Talks, Wesleyan Thinks Big features faculty delivering nine minute lectures on a topic that excites and inspires them. Mary-Jane Rubenstein spoke on “Asceticosmologies: Modern Science as Religious Practice." Matthew Kurtz spoke on “Nature vs. Nurture: the Example of Psychosis." Richie Adelstein spoke on “States Without Romance." Leah Wright spoke on “The Death of Affirmative Action: Rethinking the Debate." John Finn presented “Poor Joshua: Private Space & the Constitution." Jeanine Basinger spoke on “Can You Teach Creativity?” (Photos by Andrew Ribner '14) More information is online here. facultylecture Related Articles All NewsCampus LifeCampus News & Events April 24, 2024 Mike Mavredakis At WesFest, Admitted Students Share Opinions on Diversity of Thought, Open Curriculum All NewsCampus News & EventsStudents April 24, 2024 Editorial Staff Gallery: Wesleyan Senior Celebrate Theses Submissions All NewsAlumni April 23, 2024 Sarah Parke “You Just Have to Read This…”: Books by Wesleyan Authors Coggins ’85, P’15, ’22, Gumbiner ’11, and LaBennett ’94