Faculty Lead 9-Minute Lectures at Wesleyan Thinks Big

Wesleyan 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." — John Finn presented “Poor Joshua: Private Space & the Constitution."

Jeanine Basinger spoke on “Can You Teach Creativity?” — Jeanine Basinger spoke on “Can You Teach Creativity?” (Photos by Andrew Ribner '14)

More information is online here.

Related Articles

All News Arts & Humanities

January 21, 2025

Andrew Chatfield

CFA Spring Preview: Exploring How Art Creates Knowledge

All News In the Media

January 21, 2025

Mike Mavredakis

Wesleyan in the News: January 2025

All News Campus News & Events

December 11, 2024

James Sims

Exciting Changes Coming to Wesleyan’s Website in 2025

previousSolar Physicist Speaks at Sturm Memorial Lecture

nextAstronomy Department Hosts Solar Observation