SIFE is active on more than 1,000 college and university campuses in 25 countries. SIFE students design educational outreach projects that help develop a better understanding of the principles of free enterprise and how to use this information. Our guests will discuss how to begin and run these projects.

Tue. July 23
Topic: Genetic Engineering
Guests: Brian Halweil, Research Associate, Worldwatch Institute
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The debate continues on the attempt to master human nature through biotechnology. Conquering genetic disorders like Huntington’s or Tay Sachs disease would be a miracle for families, but will it stop at that or will we continue manipulating the basic building blocks that make us who we are? Our guests look at the pros and cons of this issue.

Wed. July 24
Topic: Insights from the Global Summit of Women
Guests: Irene Natividad, Chair, Corporate Women Directors International
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As health care workers met to discuss AIDS in Barcelona, Spain, a trade mission for women and minority owned and operated businesses was meeting in the same city. The summit provided women an opportunity to exchange information and ideas. Our guests will share the accomplishments as well as the new goals with the Talk To America audience.

Thr. July 25
Topic: Model UN
Guests: Anthony Leonelli, Model UN advisor for Lakeside H.S., Ashtabula, Ohio
              Justin Nigro, former president of a Model UN 
              Karina Arutyunova, former VP of a Model UN
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The purpose of MUN is threefold: 1) build an understanding of UN in international politics and diplomacy, 2) help develop students' research, public speaking, and diplomacy skills, and 3) give students a unique opportunity to learn about the politics of the nations they represent. All of these skills are essential in the "real world" of global politics and economics. Our guests will discuss their personal experiences with the program.

Fri. July 26
Topic:  The Myths of Motherhood
Guests: Shirley Washington, news anchor & reporter

Ms. Washington, is a news anchor, reporter, mother of a little boy and author of the book The Motherhood Club.  We will be discussing strategies for adapting to the new role of motherhood while continuing a life outside what some define as the traditional home.