This lecture, featuring Professor Vijaya Venkataramani, is part of the Distinguished Scholar-Teacher Lecture Series, which recognizes successful scholar-teachers and enables them to share their achievements and expertise with the campus at large. These public presentations feature topics related to the research interests of the award recipients.

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The first Big Ten Democracy Summit will convene Feb. 10-11 at the University of Maryland, highlighting the vital role of higher education in fostering a thriving democracy.

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