Iran, Islam, and Contemporary Middle Eastern Politics This seminar will provide historical understanding that is essential for analyzing Iran and its role in the contemporary world. The seminar will first address the early history of Persia, its relationship with the Roman Empire, and the development in Persia of Shi’a Islam. This essential background will help explain formation...

Stereotypes in the Classroom Both students and teachers face lots of different expectations, and both are subjected to a range of stereotypes in the classroom. The worst of these stereotypes can disrupt long-term learning, agency, and an individual’s ability to view the classroom as a space where they belong and can grow. In this workshop,...

FRIDAY, OCT. 4, 2019, 9 A.M.-NOON Particle Physics and Dark Matter The goal of this workshop is to cover the experimental search for dark matter, whose motivation touches on topics at the forefront of particle physics, cosmology, and astrophysics. This gives us an opportunity to discuss and to provide a broad overview, with an emphasis on conceptual understanding...