We invite you to join the National Association of Scholars today at 2 pm ET for a discussion on the invention of the laser. We also invite you to join us this Thursday at 2 pm ET for a discussion on Wendell Berry.

More on our upcoming webinars and additional events:

Join NAS today at 2 pm ET for "Harnessing Light: The Laser."

Theodore Maiman's invention of the first working laser in 1960 proved to be groundbreaking, revolutionizing the fields of medicine, weaponry, and more. But early in the pursuit of the laser, the project was infamously described as "a solution in search of a problem."

What is the legacy of the laser? How was the laser created, and what are some of its applications today?

This webinar will feature Jeff Hecht, a regular writer on science and technology who has been covering the laser industry for 35 years; and Nick Taylor, author and former president of the Authors Guild from 2002-2006.

The discussion will be hosted by J. Scott Turner, Director of the Diversity in the Sciences Project.

To learn more about the event, click here. 

Join NAS this Thursday, February 23, at 2 pm ET for "Wendall Berry."

Wendell Berry is an author, poet, essayist, and farmer. For decades, he has written about the importance of place, and how modern society has contributed to the dissolution of local attachments. And though his work is often critical of those across the political spectrum, he has nonetheless influenced many contemporary conservatives. This “Right Ideas” webinar will delve into the relevance of Berry for today’s conservatives.

The webinar will feature Jeffrey Bilbro, Associate Professor of English at Grove City College, and Joshua Hochschild, Professor of Philosophy and Director of Philosophy, Politics & Economics at Mount St. Mary's University.

The discussion will be moderated by John Sailer, Research Fellow at the National Association of Scholars.

To learn more about the event, click here. 

Join NAS next Tuesday, February 28, at 2 pm ET for "Neo-Segregation and the Institutionalization of Racial Preferences."

Most discussions of racial preferences in higher education focus on their role in the admissions process, in which applicants’ chances of acceptance vary based solely on the color of their skin. But these discriminatory practices carry over into other aspects of campus life as well, as they encourage students to think of themselves in exclusively racial categories.

How did the institutionalization of racial preferences in college admissions lead to neo-segregation on campus today? When students are increasingly self-isolating in racial enclaves, what does that mean for the future of higher education?

This event will feature Robert Maranto, 21st Century Chair in Leadership at the University of Arkansas; Peter Kirsanow, a Commissioner on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and a Partner at Benesch law firm; and Peter W. Wood, President of the National Association of Scholars.

To learn more about the event, click here. 

Our affiliates are also hosting events in the weeks ahead! On Thursday, March 2, at 5 pm MST, the Center for American Culture and Ideas will host Amy Wax for the first presentation in their new series, The Cultured Mind. You can register for this event by clicking here.

On Thursday, March 16, at 4 pm PDT, the California Association of Scholars is hosting a reception at the Berkeley Faculty Club. Be sure to join if you live in the Berkeley area! You can register for this event by clicking here.

If you can't attend our webinar events live, you can still register to watch the recordings. All registrants will receive a follow-up email with a link to the recording shortly after each event.

If you have missed any of our past events or webinars, you may find all of our recordings here: https://www.youtube.com/@NAScholars/streams.

I look forward to seeing you in the virtual audience!
 

Best,
Chance Layton
Director of Communications
National Association of Scholars