Wilkinson College is committed to leading the conversation in our community on issues of humanity, unity and justice. As such, the college has undertaken, semester-long examinations of key societal issues. These interdisciplinary, campus-wide conversations promote thoughtful dialogue; mindful reflection; social tolerance; awareness and respect; peace and kindness.

 Moderated by Dr. Jeff Koerber and Dr. Alexander R. Bay

 FFC 100 Fallout

 Discussion Zoom link:  https://chapman.zoom.us/j/91540135732

To enhance the discussion, viewing this film beforehand would be recommended:

Film: Fukushima: 10 Years Later

Film Viewing Link: https://chapman.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=34806403-8109-4b75-9df2-adc1013184ac

Join special guests Dr. Kate Brown and Dr. Aya Hirata Kimuras as they discuss the historical reasons for the Chernobyl and the Fukushima Dai'ichi nuclear disasters as well as the ongoing struggles of people living in highly irradiated areas. The discussants will also field questions from the students and from the larger Chapman audience.

Meet our guests:

 Dr. Kate Brown is the Thomas M. Siebel Distinguished Professor in History of Science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Brown's research studies the intersection of science, technology, and bio-politics in the construction of modern, large-scale disasters.

Dr. Aya Kimura is Professor of Sociology at the University of Hawai'i-Manoa. Dr. Kimura's work examines the confluence of technoscience, gender, and the environment.

 Co-sponsored by Department of History