Perspectives

Apparently even frogs can be irrational when choosing a mate. In this “Hold That Thought” podcast, economist Paulo Natenzon, of Arts & Sciences, explains his research into human economic behavior, rational decision-making and how frogs can offer insights on these topics.

German studies scholar Caroline Kita, of Arts & Sciences, discusses on the Center for the Humanities website her book project exploring the role of the radio drama in post-World War II Germany. She is co-organizer of a symposium, “The Arts of Democratization,” April 5-7 on the Danforth Campus.

Rose Miyatsu, a PhD candidate in Arts & Sciences, writes on the University Libraries site about physicist Stephen Hawking’s impact and legacy. The libraries have a copy of an early draft of his famous book “A Brief History of Time.” Hawking died last week.

Nichole Mercier, managing director of the university’s Office of Technology Management, writes an article on the Fuse website about university efforts to help women in academia turn their inventions into viable products and businesses.

Check out recent episodes of “Grad Cast,” a monthly podcast created to bring together and showcase the divergent interests and scholarship of the university’s graduate students. The latest look at different aspects of holidays.

Erin Linnenbringer, instructor in surgery at the School of Medicine, writes a post on the Gateway Region YMCA blog about the role genetics plays in cancer risk and what patients can do about it.

Sociologist Tim Bartley, of Arts & Sciences, discusses his book “Rules without Rights: Land, Labor, and Private Authority in the Global Economy,” published this month by Oxford University Press.

The university community gathered Feb. 13 and 14 for the fourth annual Day of Discovery & Dialogue. In this video, several participants reflect on the event’s importance and the theme: “Staying Resilient in Challenging Times.”

Bret Gustafson, of the Department of Anthropology in Arts & Sciences, discusses his article “The New Energy Imperialism in the Caribbean” in a podcast on the nonprofit North American Congress on Latin America (NACLA) Radio.

Percy Morales, MD, a School of Medicine alum who practices in Houston, is hosting an online Facebook forum, “AFib Fridays,” during February, American Heart Month. The goal is to allow people to ask questions, and get answers, about atrial fibrillation.