Join Honors Program at Black Hills State University for Geek Speak Spring Lineup! Mondays starting February 10th at 4 PM. The series will continue every Monday with sessions on February 10 & 24, March 3, 17, 24 & 31, and April 7 & 14.
February 10th:
Yukari Tadano - The Risks of Confusing Safety with Security: Lessons from the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster
Gain a personal perspective from a resident of Japan and on the ongoing recovery efforts and the dangers of conflating safety with security in the wake of the 2011 disaster.
February 24th:
Karl Lehman - Boutique Role-Playing Games in the Classroom, Part I
Explore how games like Dialect promote social bonding, critical thinking, and cultural awareness in education.
March 3rd:
Karl Lehman - Boutique Role-Playing Games in the Classroom, Part II
Continue the conversation with more on how games like Dialect can enhance learning and student engagement.
March 17th:
Dr. Du-Lu Hsiao - "Carmen" and the Myth of the Free and Independent Woman
Analyze the opera "Carmen" and explore the history of emancipated women through its music and themes.
March 24th:
Dr. Kyle Kopplin - How is That Economics?
Learn how economics is more about problem-solving than theory, and how it applies to everyday life.
March 31st:
Naomi Jacobson - Healthcare Literacy and Empowerment
Understand medical jargon, patient rights, and how to navigate healthcare for better outcomes.
April 7th:
Dr. Laura Colmenero-Chilberg - Women’s Agency as Madness
Explore the cultural connection between women and “madness” in literature and popular culture.
April 14th:
Dr. Rudia W. Kihura - The Nation of Kenya: Ethnic Groups
Learn about Kenya’s diverse ethnic groups, their languages, traditions, and foods.
