Forensic Science Courses

Complexity Science and the Nobel Prize in Physics 2021

Explore Parisi's groundbreaking work on spin glasses and its impact on understanding complex systems across physics, biology, and computer science, from atomic to planetary scales.

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

Science in the Time of COVID - Lessons from the Pandemic

Insights from network epidemiologists on COVID-19's impact on scientific research, institutional interactions, and societal norms. Explores surprises, lasting effects, and future implications of the pandemic.

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

Text-Based Timeline Analysis and New Instruments for the Science of Stories

Exploring Twitter data as a telescope for observing collective human thought, revealing insights into sentiment, narrative power, and social dynamics through innovative text analysis techniques.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Art and Science in Paradigm Shifts - Natalie Elliot Interview

Explore the intersection of art and science through paradigm shifts, Shakespeare's works, and the emergence of life. Delve into storytelling, alien artifacts, and interdisciplinary perspectives on literature and scientific discovery.

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

Fighting Hate Speech with AI and Social Science

Exploring AI and social science approaches to combat hate speech online, discussing research on classifying hate and counter speech patterns to promote civility in digital spaces.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

What Is Feminist Data Science? - Incorporating Feminist Thinking into Data-Driven Research

Explore feminist data science principles and their application in humanities research, including case studies on women's invisible labor, Black activism, and innovative data visualization techniques.

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

Alien Crash Site - Speculative Science of Three-Parent Alien Civilizations - Episode 8

Explore speculative "sci-fi science" with SFI researchers, discussing extraterrestrial civilizations, three-parent families, and the interplay between individuals and society. Delve into counterfactuals and their role in scientific research and sci-fi.

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

Data Art and the Future of Science Communication

Explore data art's role in science communication with Kirell Benzi. Learn how visual representation enhances understanding, bridges disciplines, and shapes the future of scientific dissemination.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Landscape of 21st Century Science - Complex Systems and Interdisciplinary Approaches

Exploring complex systems science and its impact on modern scientific inquiry, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to tackle intricate global challenges beyond traditional reductionist methods.

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

Scaling Science with Free and Open Cyberinfrastructure

Explore scaling scientific research using free, open cyberinfrastructure. Learn about data deluge, democratization of data, and advances in computational capabilities to unleash your inner data scientist.

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

Interplanetary Festival - Exploring Complexity Science and Technological Innovation

Explore complexity science and technological innovation through engaging panels, art, music, and more at this unique summer festival blending science and culture.

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

The Science of Success - What's Luck Got to Do with It?

Explore the interplay of skill and luck in shaping life outcomes. Learn to define, measure, and improve skill while managing luck, with examples from sports, entertainment, and business.

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

Frontiers of Computational Social Science - Agent-Based Modeling and Artificial Societies

Explore agent-based modeling in computational social science, from playground simulations to global epidemic models, with insights on future developments in neuro-cognitive agents and their applications.

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

Science of Open Science - Large Scale Analysis of Team Performance in iGEM Competition

Explore team performance in iGEM competition through large-scale analysis, uncovering insights into open science practices and collaborative research dynamics.

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

Networks Thinking Themselves - The Science of Brain and Knowledge Networks

Explore the interconnected networks in our universe, focusing on brain networks and their role in learning. Discover how network science illuminates knowledge acquisition and neural system development.

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