SOCHE Talks

A Monthly Feature of WYSO Weekend

The SOCHE Talks program is designed to enlighten the world with knowledge from primarily institutions of higher education in southwest Ohio. Inspired by the TED Talks, each episode is approximately 10 to 15 minutes in length on a unique topic that reflects the wealth and diversity of knowledge emanating from the region's numerous colleges and universities.

Developed in collaboration with ThinkTV, WYSO and the Southwest Ohio Council for Higher Education, SOCHE Talks cover a range of topics, including amazing algae, creativity and innovation, teaching Chinese to American students, the impact of alcohol on the student brain, and the power of higher education. These – and other exciting topics – feature initiatives and new research from a variety of talented thinkers.

Also available as a podcast.

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10:44am

Sun January 15, 2012
SOCHE Talks

Making a Difference in Cynical Times: The Possibilities of Social Entrepreneurship

The January 2012 installment of SOCHE TALKS featuring Kathy Rowell from Sinclair Community College on making a difference in cynical times.

The SOCHE Talks are a collaboration with the Southwest Ohio Council for Higher Education. In this monthly series we’ll hear from faculty and staff from areas colleges and universities on a wide variety of subjects. It's an effort to bring Miami Valley research and thinking into the public arena – a way to enlighten the world with local knowledge.

10:00am

Sun December 18, 2011
SOCHE Talks

All of Ohio Is Open for Global Business: The Impact of Global Trends on Us

The December installment of SOCHE TALKS featuring Riad A. Ajami, from Wright State University on Ohio and global business.

The SOCHE Talks are a collaboration with the Southwest Ohio Council for Higher Education. In this monthly series we’ll hear from faculty and staff from areas colleges and universities on a wide variety of subjects. It's an effort to bring Miami Valley research and thinking into the public arena – a way to enlighten the world with local knowledge.

10:35am

Sun November 20, 2011
SOCHE Talks

Modeling Climate Change in the Miami Valley

The November 2011 installment of SOCHE TALKS featuring Shuang-Ye Wu, from the University of Dayton on Modeling Climate Change in the Miami Valley.

The SOCHE Talks are a collaboration with the Southwest Ohio Council for Higher Education. In this monthly series we’ll hear from faculty and staff from areas colleges and universities on a wide variety of subjects. It's an effort to bring Miami Valley research and thinking into the public arena – a way to enlighten the world with local knowledge.

 

10:30am

Sun October 16, 2011
SOCHE Talks

The Rise of Digital Textbooks

The October 2011 installment of SOCHE TALKS featuring Sue Polanka, from Wright State University on the Rise of Digital Textbooks.

The SOCHE Talks are a collaboration with the Southwest Ohio Council for Higher Education. In this monthly series we’ll hear from faculty and staff from areas colleges and universities on a wide variety of subjects. It's an effort to bring Miami Valley research and thinking into the public arena – a way to enlighten the world with local knowledge.

10:31am

Sun September 18, 2011
SOCHE Talks

Flyer Enterprise

The September 2011 installment of SOCHE TALKS featuring Jeff Firestone, from the University of Dayton on Flyer Enterprise.

The SOCHE Talks are a collaboration with the Southwest Ohio Council for Higher Education. In this monthly series we’ll hear from faculty and staff from areas colleges and universities on a wide variety of subjects. It's an effort to bring Miami Valley research and thinking into the public arena – a way to enlighten the world with local knowledge.

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