The 60-Second Lectures have been a Penn Arts & Sciences tradition since 2003. This fall, the lecture series presented topics ranging from the importance of microhistory to the value of rest in the age of digital media. It also included a special Constitution Day lecture, which explored the question, “Is the Constitution Too Old.” On September 20, 2023, as part of Climate Week at Penn, faculty from Penn Arts & Sciences and across the University united in a series of 1.5 Minute Climate Lectures to share their perspective on the unprecendented summer of extreme weather and climate events and their impacts, putting together the big picture.
“What is Rest?”
Chenshu Zhou, Assistant Professor of Cinema & Media Studies
“Microhistory: From Toenails to Teacups”
Heather J. Sharkey, Professor and Chair of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations
“Is the Constitution Too Old?”
Sarah Barringer Gordon, Arlin M. Adams Professor of Constitutional Law and Professor of History
“Sex Isn’t Real: A Historical Perspective”
Beans Velocci, Assistant Professor of History and Sociology of Science
1.5* Minute Climate Lectures
*The maximum amount the average temperature can rise in order to avoid the worst consequences of global warming is 1.5°C. We’re already past 1°C.
To watch more 1.5 Minute Climate Lectures visit the video gallery archive.
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