United States Courses & Certifications

Contagion - Exploring Modern Epidemics: Big Data in Epidemiology - Part 3

Experts discuss using big data to understand and predict modern epidemics, exploring innovative approaches in medical intelligence, evolutionary biology, and genetics for improved disease management and public health.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Contagion: Exploring Modern Epidemics - Part 2 of 5

Exploring modern epidemics and innovative solutions like gene drives to combat diseases. Discusses ethical considerations and community involvement in biotechnology applications.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Evolution, Speciation, and Adaptation of Cichlid Fish

Explore cichlid fish evolution, speciation, and adaptation with Prof. Axel Meyer. Discover genome duplication, convergent evolution, and unique traits like scale eating and large lips in these fascinating aquatic species.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Social Justice and the New Food Activism

Explores the evolution of food activism, from market-based alternatives to critiques of organic farming, community food security, and corporate involvement, highlighting limitations and new directions in the movement.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Policies and Politics of the US Health Care System - Part 2

Experts explore state and federal healthcare policies, discussing alternative models, political dynamics, and implications for access and quality in the US healthcare system.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Mad Cartoonists of Cairo - Redrawing the Lines of Acceptable Speech

Exploring Cairo's daring cartoonists who challenge censorship and redefine acceptable speech through their art, shaping a new Arab visual culture in a politically charged environment.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Universal Health Care - Thailand's Road to Sustainability

Explore Thailand's journey to sustainable universal healthcare with insights from Dr. Somsak Chunharas on leadership, social security, and policy implementation challenges.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Learning Deeply at Scale: The Challenge of Our Times

Exploring pedagogical methods in American high schools, examining effective instruction, deeper learning, and strategies for improvement. Insights on cognitive aspects, teacher qualities, and reimagining education.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

What Was the Terracotta Army For? - Challenging Common Theories

Challenging common beliefs, this talk explores alternative theories about the Terracotta Army's purpose, examining historical, artistic, and cultural aspects of ancient Chinese burial practices.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Life of a Klansman - Investigating Race Terror in Reconstruction-Era South

Investigates a Klansman's life during Reconstruction, exploring family history, racial terror, and the impact of white supremacy in the South, with insights into contemporary racial issues.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Political Ethics of the Strike

Explore the ethical and historical foundations of workers' right to strike, examining its significance, challenges, and implications for workplace dynamics and social justice.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Rethinking the American Diet - Environmental and Health Impacts

Exploring the far-reaching impacts of dietary choices on health and environment, this talk presents multi-objective metrics to optimize nutrition and sustainability in the American diet.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Hits and Misses: Sports Marketing, Gender, and Society

Experts explore the influence of sports on society, examining connections between marketing, gender, and athletics through data analysis, advertising, and media representation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Crisis of Religion and the Logic of the Gods - Hegel's Philosophy of Religion

Explore Hegel's analysis of world religions, examining Buddhism, Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, and Egyptian beliefs through the lens of philosophy and historical context.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Writing for Academic and Public Audiences - Professor Duncan White

Explore the transition from academic to public writing with Professor Duncan White, discussing craft, audience, and practical advice for aspiring writers.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video