Yale University has recently committed over $500 million to insure that its science facilities remain among the best in the world, during what has been described as a "scientific revolution in understanding living organisms". This panel will focus on the challenges, innovation and leadership on the frontiers of biotechnology, drug development, brain research, robotics, medical devices and venture capital. Panelists will address questions such as: What is the cutting edge of research in these areas? Where will the technology be in 10-20 years and how will it impact society? How does cutting edge technology get developed and what are the challenges of working on the frontiers of technology?

How can a university promote community conscience? How does Yale inspire so many of its alumni to become leaders in philanthropy, government, religion, and the non-profit sector? How have attitudes toward service and activism changed at Yale in recent decades? Join Yale alumni whose careers span the breadth of public service, along with undergraduate representatives from Dwight Hall, to explore Yale's role in creating America's next generation of public leaders

A dynamic discussion of how the power of celebrity is wielded to achieve political goals. With Arnold Schwarzenegger as Governor of California, we have a stark example of someone dramatically affecting the political scene based substantially on the power of his fame. There are organizations founded solely to affect political opinion through entertainment programming and content, as well as groups whose identities in the public's mind are tied directly to whatever celebrity is endorsing their agenda. Can we even have a political movement anymore in this country, independent of the power of celebrity? How does the celebrity-driven media influence what we believe and value, along with our decisions at the ballot box?