English Courses

Building Decarbonization and the Clean Energy Transition

Explore building decarbonization strategies, from energy efficiency and electrification to renewable energy and low-carbon materials, guided by Stanford experts including Amory Lovins, for a sustainable, low-carbon future.

• Coursera
• 8 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The AI, Climate, and Energy Connection

Explore AI's climate and energy implications, evaluate real-world applications, and build a practical Impact Plan with actionable steps for procurement, operations, and strategy in your organization.

• Coursera
• 10 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Career Certificate

Food Sustainability, Mindful Eating, and Healthy Cooking

Improve health, protect the planet, and build a positive relationship with food through sustainable eating, mindful practices, and simple cooking techniques for a lifelong, health-promoting food journey.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Career Certificate

Algorithms

Comprehensive introduction to algorithms, covering key concepts and practical applications. Emphasizes conceptual understanding for technical interviews and professional discussions.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Fundamental Lessons From String Theory

2 ratings

Explore groundbreaking insights from string theory, including black hole entropy calculations and recent discoveries, with renowned physicist Cumrun Vafa.

• World Science U
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

I Want to Prepare to Learn Something I Don't Know - Gala Porras-Kim - Radcliffe Institute

2 ratings

Explore artistic approaches to understanding gaps in linguistics, history, and conservation through Gala Porras-Kim's interdisciplinary work, challenging conventional knowledge and interpretation methods.

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

The Health and Economic Concerns of Rural Americans - Forum on Public Health and Policy

2 ratings

Exploring rural Americans' challenges: drug abuse, economic concerns, and potential solutions. Experts discuss public health implications and the role of government in addressing community issues.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Inclusive Excellence at Harvard and Beyond - A Conversation with John Wilson

2 ratings

Explore Harvard's inclusive excellence initiatives and lessons from HBCUs with John Wilson, discussing strategies for building a more diverse and welcoming academic environment.

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

The Epidemic of Poverty - The Government Imperative

2 ratings

Abdul El-Sayed discusses rebuilding Detroit's Health Department, addressing urban health challenges, and his journey from physician to political candidate, emphasizing the importance of systemic solutions to public health issues.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Texture and Mouthfeel in Fine Dining - A Menu at Benu

2 ratings

Explore texture and mouthfeel in fine dining as Chef Corey Lee delves into innovative culinary techniques, from foams to emulsions, showcasing unique dishes like quail egg soup and shark fin custard.

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

Slavery and Harvard - Universities and Slavery Series, Part 4

2 ratings

Experts explore Harvard's historical connections to slavery, discussing research findings, student contributions, legal perspectives, and architectural memorialization, followed by a panel discussion on institutional legacy and responsibility.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dark Energy and Cosmic Sound - Exploring the Universe Through Acoustic Waves

2 ratings

Explore cosmic sound waves' role in understanding the Universe's composition and history, dark energy, and the expanding cosmos through galaxy distribution mapping and observational data analysis.

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

Connectomics: Mapping the Brain's Wiring Diagram

2 ratings

Explore brain mapping through connectomics, uncovering the complex wiring of neurons and synapses to understand memory, skills, and neurological disorders with Prof. Lichtman.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Why School Cellphone Bans Are Spreading

2 ratings

Explore the growing trend of cellphone bans in schools, examining the reasons, impacts, and potential benefits for students and learning environments.

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

Greedy Algorithms, Minimum Spanning Trees, and Dynamic Programming

1276 ratings at Coursera

The primary topics in this part of the specialization are: greedy algorithms (scheduling, minimum spanning trees, clustering, Huffman codes) and dynamic programming (knapsack, sequence alignment, optimal search trees).

• Coursera
• 14 hours 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course