One of the most profound oceanic discoveries in the past 20 years is the dense and diverse biological communities, thriving in the absence of sunlight, that are supported by gases released from submarine volcanoes thousands of feet beneath the surface of the ocean. Ongoing research at these towering seafloor vent structures has significantly changed the way we think about life on our planet and has led to a growing recognition that the subsurface biomass within the oceanic crust may rival that of the earth's entire surface.

The VISIONS '05 ocean expedition focuses on microbial fluxes during sub-seafloor earthquakes, the limits to life in extreme environments, and the chemical exchanges that support microbial and macrobial life. Teachers with the REVEL Project join oceanographers on the cruise to gain insights into how science research is conducted, relaying their shipboard experiences to students in the classroom.

The African-American West —
Part 4: World War II Era, 1941-1950, Migration and Transformation
Client: UW Alumni Association

World War II was a period of profound transformation, with 1.3 million African Americans living in the West before the war looked suspiciously across a huge cultural divide at a half million newcomers. However, both old residents and newcomers confronted the much greater challenge of racism.

This lecture explores the campaign for racial justice and assesses its impact on all westerners. It also assesses how the quest for housing crafted residential and, ultimately, social and political patterns that would impact both city and suburb throughout the region to this day.

From Bench to Bedside:
Biomedical Research and Patient Care
Client: UW Medicine

This video recognizes the vital role of humane animal use in biomedical research, higher education and product safety testing. The purpose of biomedical research is to understand the living body, and to try to find ways to prevent and treat diseases and disorders.

Research with animals is one of the most regulated aspects of medical research. Federal and state agencies stringently regulate medical research with animals to ensure humane and responsible care. The scientific community supports the highest quality of care and treatment of research animals.

Teen Workers: Real Jobs, Real Risks
Client: Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences

Teens often enter the workplace with little knowledge of their rights as employees. They tend to trust adult employers and may hesitate to ask questions or voice concerns, for fear of appearing incompetent.

This program introduces teens to information they need to know about their rights and responsibilities on the job. Working teens share their thoughts on why safety and health on the job are important for young workers. One teen tells her own story of being seriously injured at her first job and how this experience has impacted her life.

Talk Medicine:
Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
Client: UW Medicine

Mike Jensen, a senior member of the 2005-2006 University of Washington Huskies Basketball team, suffered a severe shoulder dislocation and torn ligaments in the summer of 2005.

UW Medical Center orthopaedic surgeon and team physician Dr. Chris Wahl performed the arthroscopic surgery that repaired Mike's shoulder. In this episode of Talk Medicine, Dr. Wahl and Mike Jensen discuss the decisions that led to surgery, the procedure itself and the physical therapy afterward - all of which allowed Mike to play in the second half of the season. This discussion is highlighted by surgery footage of the arthroscopic procedure.