Harman Academy for Polymathic Study, DML 241

Presented in collaboration with the USC Interfaith Council.

 

“When I run, I feel His pleasure.” Eric Liddell, Chariots of Fire

 

Whirling dervishes, reggaes’ beat, aromatic incense, and Greek Orthodox iconography all share something in common—they are each unique portals to the ecstatic, conduits to sublimity. For Olympic gold medalist Eric Liddell, his spiritual ecstasy came when he simply ran. How might we understand the complexity of this sort of induced sensual/spiritual intoxication, literally and metaphorically?  For our spring 2019...

Our fifth and final session of the spring 2019 series pairs two experts from Sociology and Law, with special guest moderator Elle Fersan, Director of the Immigrants and Global Migration Initiative.  Through conversation with the panelists and our polymathic student community, we will learn, consider, and generate actionable solutions around the myriad concerns surrounding IMMIGRATION.

 

Polymathic Pairing:

Jody Agius Vallejo, Sociology

Niels Frenzen, Law

Elle Fersan, IGMI

 

Our fourth session of the spring 2019 series pairs two experts from Cinematic Arts and Computer Science to explore the multi-dimensional concerns surrounding DATA WORLDS­—including but not limited to: race, gender, cyber security, big data, culture and technology design.

Polymathic Pairing:

Tara McPherson, Chair and Professor of Cinema and Media Studies, School of Cinematic Arts

Emilio Ferrara, Research Assistant Professor, Computer Science, Vitirbi School of Engineering

Our third session of the spring 2019 series pairs two experts from Engineering and International Relations. In conversation with our polymathic student community, they will explore and generate workable solutions around the critical issues surrounding CLIMATE CHANGE.

Polymathic Pairing:

Shannon Gibson, Assistant Professor, International Relations

George Ban-Weiss, Assistant Professor, Civil/Environmental Engineering

Our second session of the spring 2019 series pairs experts from Engineering and Cinematic Arts to examine the issues surrounding LEARNING IN A DIGITAL AGE.

Polymathic Pairing:

Ning Wang, Research Assistant Professor, USC Institute for Creative Technologies

Marientina Gotsis, Research Associate Professor, School of Cinematic Arts

Our opening session for the spring 2019 series approaches the intractable problem of HOMELESSNESS. Experts from Social Work and Public Policy, together with our polymathic student community, will tackle this issue from every possible angle. 

Polymathic Panel:

Nicole Esparza, Associate Professor, Sol Price School of Public Policy

Benjamin Henwood, Associate Professor of Social Work, Dept. of Adult Mental Health and Wellness

 

 

Dr. Edwin McCann conducts a conversational workshop on the third and fourth guiding Quadrants of the Sidney Harman Academy for Polymathic Study: (3) the tapestry of knowledge; and (4) communication. Attendance at sessions covering all four quadrants is required for certification as an Academy fellow.

Dr. Edwin McCann conducts a conversational workshop on the first two guiding Quadrants of the Sidney Harman Academy for Polymathic Study: (1) critical and integrative thinking, and (2) study of the polymaths. Attendance at sessions covering all four quadrants is required for certification as an Academy fellow.

Dr. Edwin McCann conducts a conversational workshop on the third and fourth guiding Quadrants of the Sidney Harman Academy for Polymathic Study: (3) the tapestry of knowledge; and (4) communication. Attendance at sessions covering all four quadrants is required for certification as an Academy fellow.

Dr. Edwin McCann conducts a conversational workshop on the first two guiding Quadrants of the Sidney Harman Academy for Polymathic Study: (1) critical and integrative thinking, and (2) study of the polymaths. Attendance at sessions covering all four quadrants is required for certification as an Academy fellow.