The growth of computer processors has shaped modern life and yet we still have so many important and fundamental questions remaining. UCSB Professor Tim Sherwood discusses the unexpected state of the art in computing. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Science] [Show ID: 32985]

The growth of computer processors has shaped modern life and yet we still have so many important and fundamental questions remaining. UCSB Professor Tim Sherwood discusses the unexpected state of the art in computing. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Show ID: 32985]

Lynne Kirby, Executive Producer of the National Geographic documentary "Water & Power: A California Heist," discusses the film and the state of water in California with Constance Penley, UCSB Professor of Film & Media Studies. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 32822]

UCSB Script to Screen, hosted by Matt Ryan, visited the 2017 Comic Con Convention to interview some of today's top talent. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 32823]

Since its beginning in 1999, the UCSB New Venture Competition provides a unique opportunity for UCSB students to learn how to start a business. The culmination of the program is New Venture Finals, where the finalist teams present an investor pitch to a panel of judges for prize money. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 32748]

Mary Karr, one of the most celebrated memoirists, poets and essayists of her generation, talks about her process of writing a memoir. Karr is a best-selling memoirist, poet, and essayist. Her most recent publication, The Art of Memoir, features excerpts from her favorite memoirs and anecdotes from fellow writers' experiences. She is the recipient of prizes from PEN and Best American Poetry, and she has won Pushcart Prizes both for poetry and essays. Series: "Voices" [Show ID: 32832]

Upon graduation from UCSB, Doug Otto decided he wanted to surf, rather than taking a job. To pay his bills, he began making flip flops in his garage. He turned this humble beginning into Deckers Brands, an International, public company, generating billions in sales from brands it owns such as UGG, Teva, Sanuk, HOKA, and Ahnu. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 32699]

Events at Standing Rock from April 2016 to February 2017 created new ways to protect the water and land. This panel features some of the organizers of the actions opposing the Dakota Access Pipeline. Panelists: Mark Tilsen, Jasilyn Charger and Joye Braun. Moderator: Margaret McMurtrey. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 32571]

Events at Standing Rock from April 2016 to February 2017 launched a resurgence of indigenous-centered leadership. This panel features some of the leaders of the opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline. Panelists: Terrell Iron Shell, Joye Braun, and Michael Cordero. Moderator: Paula Antoine. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 32570]

What happens when you put together a Forbes 30-Under-30 awardee with a Founder who Mark Cuban gave $1M on Shark Tank? Throw in another young creator of a Chinese/American reality show featuring NBA stars and you have a lively, informative discussion of the challenges associated with creating a venture right out of college. Eric Posen is the Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at Naritiv. Jeff Overall is the Founder and CEO of PolarPro. Michael Zhang is the Chief Sales and Marketing Officer and Co-founder at Unirui Entertainment.

Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 32698]