United States Courses & Certifications

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

Predicting and Adapting to Increased Hurricane Risk

Explore the latest research on tropical cyclones, their increasing destructiveness, and strategies for mitigating risks associated with these powerful natural phenomena.

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

New Faculty Institute 2016 - Perspectives from Recently Tenured Faculty: Navigating Your Professional Path as a Scholar

Insights from recently tenured Harvard professors on navigating academic careers, balancing work-life demands, and leveraging campus resources for professional growth and success.

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

The Role of Ethics in Political Art - Changing Political Discussions Through Artistic Integration

Explore the intersection of ethics and political art with Tania Bruguera, examining art's role in shaping political discourse and integrating into everyday life, particularly in Cuba and beyond.

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

The Violent Origin of the Earth and Moon

Explore the Earth-Moon system's violent origins through a new model reconciling observations and emphasizing early stochastic events in shaping our habitable world.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Evolutionary Forces in Humans and Pathogens - Natural Selection and Genomic Studies

Explore genomic evolution in humans and pathogens, focusing on natural selection, adaptive traits, and disease-causing microbes. Learn about cutting-edge research methods and their public health implications.

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

Keeping Up With the Weather - The Future of Data and Forecasting

Explore weather forecasting innovations, data-driven insights, and technological advancements with The Weather Company's CTO. Learn about big data's impact on meteorology and industry transformation.

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

Tiling the Genome - Naming the Parts of Your Genome That Make You You

Explore genomic tiling, precision medicine, and the future of DNA-based healthcare. Learn about organizing computational resources, big data platforms, and the Personal Genome Project's impact on clinical genetics.

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

Plays with Words - Language and Gender in Comedy

Explore the intersection of language, gender, and comedy through performances and discussions with comedians, scholars, and improv artists, offering insights into the role of words in shaping humor and social dynamics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video