After two brief months of studying "big history," Andy Gramajo, 18, has a new perception of the human species. "When compared to the universe, we are a pixel on a computer screen," he said. "I feel privileged to learn about the big bang and evolution." Gramajo is among 250 freshmen who are participating in a unique educational venture at Dominican University in San Rafael, Calif.
The featured conversations on this page are from the Journey of the Universe Conversation Series, formerly titled "Education Series." The twenty-part series is available for purchase in a 4-DVD set.