Societal Issues/Sociology
Aging and the socioeconomic environment
Speaker: Dr. Valerie S. Brown
Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies:
Speaker: Tyler Olson
Cyberbullying and Social Media: Data suggests that more than 4 billion of the global population use social media. As social media use and reach increase, so does bullying on all platforms. Learn how to identify and prevent cyberbullying, especially among youth.
Speaker: Stephanie Metzger
Economics is too important to leave to economists: What kind of economics best explains how people cooperate and compete in the process of meeting their material needs? What kind of economics best explains the allocation of resources to ensure the building a prosperous social order? What kind of economics best explains the importance of entrepreneurship as a critical force in economic development? What kind of economics best explains the importance and necessity of private property as a necessary condition for the efficient use of resources? What kind of economics best explains how the wrong kind of government intervention in the economy as always and everywhere leads to unintended, destructive results? What kind of economics best explains how the economy really works in such a way that everyone except for trained, professional economists is able to easily understand? Come and find out.
Speaker: Jose Mendez
The Fascinating Intersection of Economics, Ethics, Morality, Philosophy, Happiness, Knowledge and the Societal Implications of Economics: What can we learn from an 18th century Scotsman about your behavior as an individual; the way we perceive ourselves; the way we treat others; the way we form our moral categories; what it takes to be truly happy; should we pursue fame and fortune or the respect of our friends and family; how can we make the world a better place? Discover the treasure trove of timeless, practical wisdom of renowned economist and moral philosopher Adam Smith. Smith's unexpected answers to these questions are profound, counter-intuitive, and just as relevant today as they were three-hundred years ago.
Speaker: Jose Mendez
Juvenile Justice and the Adolescent System
Speaker: Kevin Berg
Poverty
Speaker: Dr. Valerie S. Brown
Rights of People with Disabilities
Speaker: Mary Sender
Social Class
Financial Psychology Rich and Poor; An age long question with a simple answer
Speaker: Todd Allyn Williams
The Impact of Social Class; Re-Framing the Conversation to Increase Success: This informative and entertaining presentation provides an in-depth analysis of what social class really means and how difficult transition between classes can become. This presentation is interactive and will produce lively conversation and debate for attendees.
Speaker: Kevin Berg
Sociology and Social Science Research Methods
speaker: Dr. Valerie S. Brown