2015-2016 Scientia Program theme:
"Inequality"
The 2015-2016 Lecture Series focuses on the topic of "inequality." Inequality is a complex issuethat touches on differences between groups across social, economic, political, cultural, technological and pedagogical dimensions. Drawingon their own researchand experiences Rice Faculty and members of the Houston community will address the challenges posed by these different dimensions of inequality. Please join us in these stimulating lectures that willt ake place throughout the academic year. As well, join us in conversation at a reception following each lecture.
COLLOQUIA
Tuesday, September 17, 4:00 PM
McMurtry Auditorium, Duncan Hall
Panel Discussion
“The "Passion Principle," Career choice, and Occupational Inequality”
Erin A. Cech, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Sociology
“Beyond the Ideal Scientist: Why Academic Science Doesn't Work for Men or Women Who Want Children and Why It Matters”
Elaine Howard Ecklund, Ph.D., Herbert S. Autrey Professor of Sociology, Founding Director, Religion and Public Life Program
Moderated by Rick Wilson, Herbert S. Autrey Professor of Political Science and Director, Scientia Institute
Tuesday, October 20th, 4:00 PM
McMurtry Auditorium, Duncan Hall
Panel Discussion
“Urban Redevelopment in a Post Carbon Economy”
Albert Pope, G.S. Wortham Professor of Architecture
“The Growing Opportunity Gap"
Will Reed, D.Min, President / CEO, Technology for All
Moderated by Edward Knightley, Professor and Department Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering
