60-Second Lectures

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Every spring and fall, Penn Arts and Sciences faculty take a minute out by the Ben Franklin statue in front of College Hall to share their perspectives on topics ranging from human history and the knowable universe to fractions and fly-fishing.
 

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Time and Location

Lectures are held at noon on their scheduled dates, in front of the Benjamin Franklin statue outside of College Hall. In the case of inclement weather, lectures will be held at the Bistro at Houston Hall.

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Mark Liberman

Ok Google / Siri / Alexa / Cortana, What's Next?

Mark Liberman, Christopher H. Browne Professor of Linguistics

60 Seconds is Forever (Without a Watch)

Jamal Elias, Walter H. Annenberg Professor in the Humanities, Professor of Religious Studies and South Asia Studies
Samuel Freeman

Interpreting the Constitution

Samuel Freeman, Avalon Professor of the Humanities

Lost Words: 5 Medieval Words That We Need Right Now

Emily Steiner, Professor of English

Lost Words: 5 Medieval Words That We Need Right Now

Aylin Malcolm, Ph.D Student, English
John MacDonald, Professor of Criminology and Sociology

Changing Places: Using Science to Design Safer and Healthier Cities

John MacDonald, Professor of Criminology and Sociology