The Clay Foundation has announced a historic competition: Whoever solves any of the seven mathematical problems will receive $1 million in prize money. We will discuss the seven Millennium Math Problems and why they have not yet been solved.

Tue. Nov.19
Topic: The Ambassador Is In – Profile of the Republic of Cyprus
Guest: Ambassador Erato Kozakou-Marcoulis

Cyprus’ cultural heritage dates back 10,000 years with influences coming from many ancient civilizations. For the last 28 years it has been divided between Greek and Turkish Cypriots.Since February 2002 the leaders of the two parts of the island have been meeting regularly at the UN. Despite the divide, Cyprus has a record of successful economic performance and is classified among the high-income countries. The Ambassador will share her knowledge of her country with us.

Wed. Nov.20
Topic: NATO Summit Meeting
Guests: TBA

Officials from NATO member nations are gathering in the Czech Republic to chart a new course for this organization as well as extending membership to other nations. We will preview this summit and talk about NATO and its plans for the future.

Thur. Nov.21
Topic: History and Faith in the Middle East
Guest: Sandra Mackey, freelance writer specializing in the Middle East

Sandra Mackey spent four years in Saudi Arabia working as a journalist, along with other contributors she has co-authored the book Cradle & Crucible History - Faith in the Middle East. The book takes an in-depth look at the region examining the passions and entanglements that have fueled the area historically and which are the real causes of today’s conflicts.

Fri. Nov.22
Topic:  the Battle Against Pollution
Guest:  Devra Davis, Prof. of Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University

Prof. Davis is a leading epidemiologist specializing in environmentally linked illnesses.  She will talk about her research in environmental toxins and how they contribute to a broad spectrum of human diseases, including breast cancer, cardiovascular disease, asthma, emphysema and can even alter human reproductive capacity.