YouTube Courses

Where We Stand in Earthquake Prediction

Explore the current state and future potential of earthquake prediction, including new methods, data analysis, and short-term forecasting advancements in seismology.

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

Genetic Prediction of Traits and Diseases Across Diverse Populations - Next in Evolution

Exploring genetic prediction of traits and diseases across diverse populations, focusing on innovative research in evolution, genetic adaptations, and cross-disciplinary approaches to understanding human genetics.

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

Next in Evolution - The Evolution of Diversity in East African Cichlid Fishes

Exploring the evolution of diversity in East African cichlid fishes through genomic data and functional variation, highlighting adaptations and cross-disciplinary research approaches.

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

Opening Discussion for Measure - Exploring Henrietta Swan Leavitt's Work

Explore Henrietta Swan Leavitt's astronomical legacy through Anna Von Mertens' artistic interpretation, blending meticulous stitching and graphite marks to reimagine Leavitt's groundbreaking celestial discoveries.

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

Structure in Motion - Geometric Insights in Protein Folding, Robot Kinematics, and Auxetic Materials

Explore geometric insights on protein folding, robot kinematics, and auxetic materials. Discover analogies and structural characteristics in this presentation by mathematics and computer science professors Borcea and Streinu.

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

Why Would We Help Them? - Humanitarian Aid in the Mediterranean Refugee Crisis

Humanitarian expert explores challenges of refugee rescue operations in the Mediterranean, examining political complexities and societal divisions surrounding migration in Europe.

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

Conflicts Over Science and Policy at the EPA - Environmental Challenges and Future Directions

Explore challenges facing environmental science and policy in the U.S., including EPA changes, regulatory rollbacks, and their public health implications. Experts discuss impacts and potential steps forward.

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

Visual Storytelling and Comic Communication - A Conversation with Scott McCloud

Explore visual storytelling and communication with cartoonist Scott McCloud, delving into comics, literacy, semiotics, and the power of images in this engaging discussion.

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

Feeling the Way to Truth - Rethinking Modern Philosophy's Development

Exploring the overlooked contributions of women in modern philosophy's development, challenging assumptions and advocating for a more inclusive understanding of philosophical history.

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

HILT Curriculum Mapping Projects: Improving Curricular Infrastructure at Harvard

Explore Harvard's curriculum mapping initiatives aimed at enhancing educational decision-making through improved visibility and analysis of curricular infrastructure across various departments and schools.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Fruit Fly as a Research Tool for Human Disease

Explore how fruit fly genetics contribute to human disease research, including cancer and neurodegenerative disorders, and their potential for developing new treatments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Algorithmic Accountability - Designing for Safety

Explore algorithmic accountability in vital services, emphasizing design strategies for safer AI systems and the importance of human oversight in planning, monitoring, and failure analysis.

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

The Gendered Politics of New Nationalisms - Lecture 4

Experts explore gender dynamics in new nationalisms, examining global citizenship and belonging in the 21st century through sociological, legal, and political perspectives.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Writer and the Critic - Marilynne Robinson and James Wood in Conversation

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marilynne Robinson engages in a thought-provoking dialogue with literary critic James Wood, exploring literature, religion, and contemporary issues in American culture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Defining Indigenous Citizenship - Tribal Perspectives and Challenges

Leading indigenous experts discuss crucial aspects of tribal citizenship, including constitutional reform, enrollment criteria, and cultural identity, offering diverse perspectives on defining and expressing Native American citizenship.

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