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Transcript: Magic, Science, Religion Benefits • Explore how different cultures understand the world through belief systems. • Learn how magic, science, and religion overlap, influence each other, and evolve over time. • Study the impact of colonialism on indigenous beliefs and cosmologies. • Engage with philosophy, anthropology, and cultural history. • Use ethnographic films, group projects, and reflective writing to compare worldviews. • Brown University ensures safe, structured, and enriching learning. • No prior knowledge is required • The program boosts college readiness and strengthens my application. • It builds independence in a supported environment. Religion, Race, and Comedy A Humanist Approach to Artificial Intelligence Just What Is Justice? • Analyze comedy’s role in coping with tragedy and injustice. • Study how humor intersects with religion, race, politics, and power. • Read theory, watch sketch comedy, and examine public culture. • Learn to read theory critically and write persuasive essays. • Discuss how laughter can heal, challenge, and empower. • Learn John Rawls’ theory of justice and how it shapes today’s debates about fairness, equality, and society. • Practice reading and evaluating real philosophical arguments. • Develop strong critical thinking by identifying assumptions in moral and political discussions. • Learn to write and argue with clarity about important societal issues like rights, cooperation, and equity. • Leave with a foundation in political philosophy that connects to law, politics, and ethics. • Learn what AI is and isn’t—clearly, and with a human-centered lens. • Study philosophical ideas about thinking, learning, and technology from Plato to today. • Explore how culture and media depict AI and its ethical implications. • Develop a critical, thoughtful understanding of how AI will shape the future of art, authorship, and society. • Create and interpret art or ideas based on what you learn about AI’s human impact. Music in Social Movements Historical Trauma & Oppression • Understand what a social movement is and how music contributes to activism. • Explore the relationship between music, power, and protest—across genres, countries, and causes. • Examine how performance, media, and technology energize public awareness and social change. • Learn how to critically analyze music used in movements for racial justice, climate action, and human rights. • Gain tools to write and speak persuasively about music, justice, and identity. • Understand how racism, sexism, and classism impact health outcomes. • Learn about intersectionality and how identity affects health disparities. • Explore sociological and psychological theories like allostatic load, minority stress, and weathering. • Apply frameworks to real-world health inequality. • Gain tools to become an informed advocate for change in healthcare and public policy. A Window on Russia: Moscow in the Modern Imagination • Explore Russian identity through literature, history, and art. • Study the symbolism and cultural meaning of Moscow in contrast to St. Petersburg and the West. • Analyze historical events and how they shaped Russia’s self-image. • Learn how ideology and propaganda influence culture. • Build skills in literary analysis, historical thinking, and college-level writing. What is Brown Pre-College Course? Global Climate Change: Why We Must Act Now • A prestigious program hosted by Brown University. • Designed to give high school students a real college seminar experience. • Offers courses that develop critical thinking, global awareness, and academic confidence. • Understand how climate systems work and how they’re changing. • Study the science behind climate change and its impact over time. • Explore social and political responses, including international agreements like the Paris Accord. • Analyze climate justice and the disparities between developed and developing nations. • Practice data visualization, critical reading, and environmental science basics. Brown Summer Camp Courses I'm Considering Clare Lee

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Transcript: 14th Week Consulting interns can be expensive Time and Money Personal Experience Preliminary Design Stage NFPA 101 and NFPA 13 New and Existing Education, Business, and Mercantile Definition of Project This app would be used to provide interns and recent graduates with an outline of guidelines for how to design and review designs of specific occupancies. With the given time frame, I will be writing the information that will go into the app Begin parametric study: Speak with my mentor and Jason to understand more about what critical variables I could concentrate on for this app. Choose those parameters and begin my study Gather information from NFPA 101 and NFPA 13 for new and existing education, business, and mercantile occupancies. By: Breanne Thompson Next Steps (Continued) Finish preparing for Draft of Analysis Pull together and discuss results of project Draw my conclusions and state future work needed Turn in Final Paper! 10th and 11th Week Turn in my parametric study Begin draft of analysis Map out the process of the app for the key elements 15th Week References Next Steps 7th Week Prepare for Final Presentation Summarize my draft of analysis into presentation Work on how to incorporate a live demonstration for my presentation App Development Background Information 8th-9th Week Continuous Process Objective-C for Apple products Java for Android products 6 months of studying Places to Learn: Codecademy, iOS Dev Center, Android Developers Training Hire App Developer will cost thousands Prepare Final Paper Dive into Shark Tank! 1. http://lifehacker.com/5401954/programmer-101-teach-yourself-how-to-code 2. http://www.bluecloudsolutions.com/blog/cost-develop-app/ 6th Week Background Presentation 12th-13th Week

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Transcript: Real action and accountability Amnesty International Non-state actors/ Rebel Groups?? ...and what about men?? ignoring male rape victims? would rape exist without a man? Weapons of War: Rape UN as an Arena - NGO's - Discussion and dialogue Arena Instrument Actor Critical Thinking Weapons of War: Rape UN as an instrument UNSC Resolution 1820 (2008) UN as an Actor - UN Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict Weapons of War: Rape Problems with 1820 "Roles and Functions of International Organizations" "Sexual violence, when used as a tactic of war in order to deliberately target civilians or as a part of a widespread or systematic attack against civilian populations, can significantly exacerbate situations of armed conflict and may impede the restoration of international peace and security… effective steps to prevent and respond to such acts of sexual violence can significantly contribute to the maintenance of international peace and security" (UNSC Resolution 1820, p. 2)" http://www.stoprapenow.org/uploads/advocacyresources/1282164625.pdf Background Presentation- Kristin Mann Weapons of War: Rape Brief Insight - used to manipulate social control - destabilize communities - weaken ethnic groups and identities Examples: - Sudanese Militia - Rwanda Genocide - DRC Critical Thinking http://www.womenundersiegeproject.org/blog/entry/the-need-for-numbers-on-rape-in-warand-why-theyre-nearly-impossible-to-get Critical Thinking Increased Data Collection by international organizations - determine humanitarian responses - ensures justice and reparation - provides recognition and dignity

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Transcript: University COMPANY LOGO By Reagan Mar Brown Backround Info Backround Info Location Location * Pictureque view * Built New Engalnd town *Old english colony surrounding * Historic homes & landmarks around * "Vibrant city atmosphere" because near Boston & NYC Positive Aspects * Providence, Rhode Island * Capital History History When Established *Founded in 1764 Who? * 4 founders -John Brown -Moses Brown -Morgan Edwards -James Manning Why? * Needed schools throughout the colonies * 1st Ivy Leauge to accept all religious afflictions How Changed? ...continued ...continued *Now NO core requirements; drastic change in 1970 *Originally called "The College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations" *Renamed, Nicolas Brown donated $5,000 in 1804 Size & Cost Size & Cost Size & Cost 9,458 6,652 9:1 Size Undergraduate Students Student Teacher Ratio Total Students Cost Under Graduate *$51,366 for tuition and fees only before finantial aid *Total, total=$205,464= 4 years In State vs Out of State *62% of student body on scholarships *120.5 million budgeted scholarships/year *Finantial aid= no cost barrier Finantial Aid/ Scholarships *Eligible students oppurtunity to work part time academic year *helps pay misc. costs; education related, tuition, books, travel, etc Work Programs *Private School *no out-of state fees *Same price Student Life Student Life Area of Study Area of Study * Another six schools within -Business, Finance, Accountancy, Management, etc * "All forms of economic or entrepreneurial activity" Business Modern Culture & Media * Many writing courses -independent study, honors, etc * "Explores ties bewteen media & broader cultural & social formations" Biology & Medicine ...continued ...continued * Easy to get experiance * 5 basic biology departments * 14 clinical departments * Associated w/ 8 teaching hospitals in area * "Design and operate large scale producing chemicals" * Work w/ many things, cool thing, nanotechnology Chemical & Biochemical Engineering Student Programs Student Programs Athletic Sports Programs * Highest level of intercollegiate athletes * 2nd largest in nation= total * 1st largest in nation= womens * 900 athletes * 38 varsity sports * Men= 17 teams * Women= 21 teams Student Organizations * "With more than 300 student groups, whatever you’re into…chances are there’s a club for it at Brown" * Art; singing, dancing, acting, etc * Sports (non varsity); athletes can still be active -competative frisbee, polo, ballroom dancing, etc * Media; 2 radio channels, Brown TV, newspaper, etc ...continued Under Grad Student Council * 13 different ones on campus * Many different kinds * All active greek letter organizatons * All greek, but afflicted w/ different associations * Representive body of members * Since 1893 * Representatives from all 4 years/classes * Decison makers * Helps pursure student interests Fraternities & Sororities Unique Facts Unique Facts Fun Facts Fun Facts 1) Brown is the 7th oldest college in the whole U.S. -1 out of 9 colonial colleges chartered before revolution 2) Van Wickle Gates -only pass through twice in life -first day as freshman, last day of senior -pass any other time before or after, cursed w/ bad luck ...continued ...continued 3) Largest Hutchings Votey organ left of its kind -114 years old -25 tons -3,000 pipes -32 ft high 4) John Carter Library has seven 15th century letters -Christopher Columbus -New World 5) Friday 13th celebrate Carberry day, fictional academic acomplishments -small brown jugs, filled w/ coins all around campus -"future late wife Laura" -Josiah S. Carberry fictional professor of psychoceramics Works Cited Works Cited unknown. “Brown University.” Brown University, www.brown.edu/. “Brown University Overview.” College Factual, 18 Mar. 2018, www.collegefactual.com/colleges/brown-university. Unknown. “Brown University.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, www.forbes.com/colleges/brown-university. Unknown. “10 Fun Facts About Brown University.” AdmitSee, www.admitsee.com/blog/fun-facts-about-brown-university. Unknown. “Brown University.” About Brown University Brown University, www.brown.edu/about.

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Transcript: Death rate 2012: 12.84 deaths/1,000 population (World ranking: 22) Infant (Child Mortality) Total: 79.02 deaths/1,000 live births (world ranking: 10) HIV/AIDS (2) Appropriate Technology Landlocked country Great African Rift Valley system: East – Lake Malawi South – mountains, tropical palm-lined beaches Mainly a large plateau, with some hills Lake Malawi (Lake Nyasa) Almost 1 million people have AIDS 60% of these are female Declining in urban areas, Rising in rural areas Leading cause of death amongst adults Contributes to the low life expectancy: 54.2 years 209th ranking (One of the lowest) 500,000 children have been orphaned due to AIDs Micro-finance Policy Framework and Strategies (Health SWAp) increasing the availability and accessibility of antenatal services; utilization of skilled health personnel during pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal period at all levels of the health system; strengthening the capacity of individuals and institutions to improve maternal and neonatal health; increasing the number of skilled health personnel; constructing and upgrading health facilities to offer essential health services particularly focusing on rural and underserved areas; and provision of ARVs and micronutrients during pregnancy. Geography of Malawi CCST 9004 Appropriate Technology for the Developing World Indicator 3: Literacy Rate of 15 – 24 year-olds According to the World Bank, microfinance is defined as: Microfinance is the provision of financial services to the entrepreneurial poor.This definition has two important features:it emphasizes a range of financial services—not just credit— and it emphasizes the entrepreneurial poor. Goal 2: Achieve Universal Primary Education Appropriate Technology: SIRDAMAIZE 113 Population: 16,777,547 (estimated in July 2013) Population growth rate: 2.758% (2012 est.) (World ranking: 18) Age structure Children: 50% of total population HIV/AIDS Human Resources Education Poverty Food Insecurity Erratic Rainfall Patterns/Droughts Corruption Lack of Foreign Investment Languages Indicator 5: Proportion of seats held by women in National Parliaments Central Region: 1-9 (Yellow) *Capital: Lilongwe Northern Region: 10-15 (Red) Southern Region: 16-27 (Green) Lake Malawi (Blue) Land surface area 45,747 square miles Challenges: · shortage of qualified primary school teachers; · inadequate physical infrastructure; · poor retention of girls mainly from standard five to eight; · high disease burden due to HIV and AIDS consequently leadinto absenteeism, especially among girls who take care of the sick · Poverty levels are high in rural areas. Malawi – Climate/Agriculture Trading partners: South Africa, Zambia, China, US Challenges: · shortage of qualified primary school teachers; · inadequate physical infrastructure; · poor retention of girls mainly from standard five to eight; · high disease burden due to HIV and AIDS consequently leading to absenteeism especially among girls who take care of the sick; and · poor participation of school committees and their communities in school management. · Poverty levels are high in rural areas. 1 Doctor per 50,000 people Hinders the ability to deliver medical services to people in need Reason: Emigration Lack of access to education Aggravated by AIDS > 4 nurses are lost each month This also affects other sectors: Government Business Farmers Human Resources HIV/AIDS - Contemporary GDP: US $14.58 billion (2012 est.) (World ranking: 142) Labor force: agriculture: 90%; industry and services: 10% (2003 est.) Countries main income Agriculture Main crops: maize, tobacco, tea, sugar cane, groundnuts, cotton, wheat, coffee, and rice Industry: tobacco, tea, sugar, sawmill products, cement, consumer goods Challenges: limited capacity in terms of human and material resources to facilitate adult literacy and continuing education; early marriages perpetuated by socioeconomic factors; socio–cultural factors that make people believe that men should be leaders while women are followers; and, poor learning environment which affects girls in primary and secondary schools e.g. sanitary facilities, long distances to education facilities, extra burden from domestic chores especially for adolescent girls resulting into high dropout rate. 1964: Independent from Britain Indicator 1: Maternal Mortality Ratio Malawi Demographics Problems - Outline Indicator 4: Share of Women in Wage Employment in the Non- Agriculture Sector measure of employment opportunities ( i.e equal proportions of men and women in formal employment) Yet, more women participate in the agriculture sector than in the formal wage employment especially in jobs that require professional qualifications. Due to: literacy levels, gender disparity and cultural values. Facts About the Product: Drought tolerant maize variant Able to mature under limited rainfall Suitable for marginal rainfall areas 136 days to mature Normally: 150 – 180 days Able to mature under limited rainfall Suitable for marginal rainfall areas

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