The University of Chicago Courses

Intermediate Microeconomics - ECON 20100

Explore microeconomic theory covering monopolies, perfect competition, factor markets, income distribution, and welfare economics through comprehensive analysis.

• YouTube
• 19 hours 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Human Capital Theory and Applications

Discover Nobel laureate Gary Becker's groundbreaking human capital theory through 19 comprehensive lectures covering education, health, mobility, and economic growth.

• YouTube
• 1 day 1 hour 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Global Warming - Understanding the Forecast

Explore climate science fundamentals and assess human-caused global warming risks through physics, chemistry, biology, and economics over geological timescales.

• YouTube
• 16 hours 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Meet The 'Planet Hunter' Searching For Alien Life

Discover how astrophysicist Jacob Bean searches for extraterrestrial life through analyzing exoplanet atmospheres, including groundbreaking carbon dioxide detection using the James Webb Space Telescope.

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

Can Your DNA Predict Your Future?

Explore how genes shape society with Princeton sociologist Dalton Conley as he discusses his book "The Social Genome," examining genetic prediction, embryo selection, and the complex interplay between nature and nurture.

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

America's Role in the World: Prospects for Peace and Stability - Hagel Lecture Series

Explore a high-level discussion on American national security challenges featuring former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and CIA Director William Burns, moderated by Prof. Robert Pape at the University of Chicago's Hagel Lecture Series.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Finding the Story in Science

Discover how NPR science correspondent Nell Greenfieldboyce finds compelling narratives in scientific topics, from ice worms to gravitational waves, emphasizing emotional resonance over mere information delivery.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Science Behind Nobel-Winning AlphaFold Program

Discover how Nobel Prize winner John Jumper developed AlphaFold, the revolutionary AI system for protein structure prediction, and learn about its evolution, impact on molecular biology, and future applications in science.

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

Why Measles Is Resurging and the Rise of Vaccine Hesitancy

Explore the resurgence of measles in the US, examining vaccine hesitancy's impact on public health, the disease's high contagion rate, and crucial strategies for maintaining community immunity.

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

How Bioelectronics Could Heal Our Bodies and Minds

Explore groundbreaking bioelectronic innovations that could revolutionize medicine, from light-powered pacemakers to smart bandages that communicate with cells for enhanced healing and human enhancement.

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

A Quantum Leap in Health Care

Discover how quantum technologies are revolutionizing healthcare through cutting-edge research from University of Chicago experts in quantum medicine and biology.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How Wearable Tech Will Heighten Our Senses and Abilities

Explore how wearable devices use haptics to move your body, replicate smell, and enhance human abilities through innovative human-computer integration research.

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

Why Are More Women Saying No To Having Kids?

Explore the historic and modern trends of women choosing non-motherhood, examining workplace barriers, policy gaps, and economic factors shaping reproductive decisions today.

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

Why We Get Stuck - And How to Finally Move Forward

Discover practical strategies and surprising science to overcome life and career stagnation, featuring insights from psychologist Adam Alter on breaking through inertia and finding breakthrough moments.

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

How Microplastics Are Invading Our Bodies

Uncover how microplastics infiltrate human bodies, affecting brains and reproductive systems, with expert insights on this emerging public health crisis.

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