Experimental social psychologist Kyle Ratner discusses research examining the effects of acetaminophen on social group biases in person perception. Series: "GRIT Talks" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 31641]

Latino: The Changing Face of America is a new documentary by Los Angeles-born filmmaker and UCSB alumna Roxanne Frias. She discusses the film's glimpse into the future of the world’s biggest economy, a future in which Latinos will form the largest demographic group. The discussion includes Chicano Studies & History Professor Mario Garcia and Cristina Venegas of UCSB Film and Media Studies. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Public Affairs] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 31623]

New Orleans native Sunni Patterson powerfully recites one of her many poems. Series: "Voices" [Public Affairs] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 31630]

New Orleans native Sunni Patterson is an internationally-known Def poetry artist and activist. She is joined in a conversation with George Lipsitz and David Kim about her music and poetry, and her life reaching, teaching and healing. Series: "Voices" [Humanities] [Show ID: 31570]

New Orleans native Sunni Patterson powerfully recites one of her many poems. Series: "Voices" [Public Affairs] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 31630]

Experimental social psychologist Kyle Ratner discusses research examining the effects of acetaminophen on social group biases in person perception. Series: "GRIT Talks" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 31641]

For the past three decades the largest family in the world with a genetic form of Alzheimer’s disease has been tracked. This extended family of some 5,000 individuals live in Antioquia, Colombia among a people who call themselves Paisa. Passing relentlessly through the generations with 100% penetrance is a mutation that causes early onset Alzheimer’s disease in its carriers. Dr. Kenneth Kosik explains that the mutation in the Americas likely originated from a Spanish conquistador whose progeny are the members of the family we see today. Recently, interest in the family has grown because they are now participating in a clinical trial intended to delay the onset of the disease. Series: "Alzheimer’s Disease" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 31481]

David Valentine highlights recent ocean exploration activities undertaken by UCSB faculty, staff and students. Many scientific discoveries are enabled through the combined use of manned submarines, remote controlled, and fully autonomous underwater vehicles. The discoveries themselves range from bizarre viruses to waste dump sites to geologic features and highlight the power of exploration for discovery. Series: "GRIT Talks" [Science] [Show ID: 31480]

Aaron Ross is the author of From Impossible To Inevitable. He is the cofounder and CRO of CARB.IO, a Pipeline Automation software company, and is also the cofounder of PredictableUniversity.com. He speaks with students at UC Santa Barbara about what it takes to be a success. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 31038]

The popular over-the-counter medication, acetaminophen, is generally used to reduce fever and pain. However, a growing body of research suggests that the drug has broader psychological effects. Experimental social psychologist Kyle Ratner discusses his research examining the effects of acetaminophen on social group biases in perception. Series: "GRIT Talks" [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Show ID: 31418]