The most popular events for the Commencements - Science & Technology Series http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?browse=series&id=56 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:21:27 GMT Commencements - Science & Technology President Obama spoke to reporters following a Cabinet meeting. He said his administration is focusing on improving the claims process for those harmed by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. He confirmed that some oil is being captured by the "top hat" over BP's damaged well, but said the relief well being drilled will be the only thing that stops the oil all together. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293917-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293917-2 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Admiral Allen briefed reporters on the latest news on the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Among the topics he addressed were the spill's changing scope and location, and problems with the claims process for those whose livelihoods have been affected by the spill. Robert Gibbs answered reporters questions, including a question about the controversy surrounding White House reporter Helen Thomas' comments about Israel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293917-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293917-1 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Senator Al Franken (D-MN) gave the commencement address to the 2013 graduating class of the University of Minnesota, Morris. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312701-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312701-1 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Inventor Dean Kamen delivered the commencement address at the University of Arizona. He never graduated from college, but has made numerous inventions, including the Segway Personal Transport Devices and the Autosyringe. He was awarded the National Medal of Technology by President Bill Clinton. Before speaking, he was awarded an honorary doctorate degree. He talked about the social and environmental problems that the graduates will face. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286412-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286412-1 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton received an honorary degree and spoke to graduates about the growth of information technology and its importance to the economy. He also spoke about the challenges posed by a world driven by technology. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156860-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156860-1 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Wangari Muta Maathai, the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, delivered the commencement address to the 2006 graduating class of Connecticut College on the College Green. Minister Maathai, a Kenyan veterinary science professor and environmentalist, was the founder of the grassroots Green Belt Movement. Her themes included the environment, good governance, and working for peace. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192688-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192688-1 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Robin Chase delivered the commencement address to graduates at the State University of New York, Oswego. She founded two companies, ZipCar and Go Loco, are designed to be environmentally friendly while relying on a community of interpersonal trust. She spoke on these characteristics, emphasizing the responsibilities of the graduates for social responsibility and environmental protection. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286413-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286413-1 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama's motorcade toured tornado damage. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299250-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299250-6 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Majora Carter delivered the commencement address to the graduating class of Warren Wilson College. She talked about environmental activism, education, and the need for leaders. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198228-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198228-1 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Nye spoke to graduates about the importance of an education in science and encouraged them to use their knowledge to improve the world. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123317-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123317-1 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT