Research Methods Courses

Quantitative Methods for Biology

20 ratings at edX

Learn introductory programming and data analysis in MATLAB, with applications to biology and medicine.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 3-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Digital Humanities in Practice: From Research Questions to Results

18 ratings at edX

Combine literary research with data science to find answers in unexpected ways. Learn basic coding tools to help save time and draw insights from thousands of digital documents at once.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 2-3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Clinical Trial Lightning Round: HIV Cure Research Studies at Harvard

5 ratings

Explore cutting-edge HIV cure research through rapid-fire presentations by Harvard faculty, covering diverse topics from mucosal studies to treatment interruption.

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

How CRISPR Is Revolutionizing Cancer Research

8 ratings

Explore CRISPR's impact on cancer research, from gene inactivation to personalized medicine. Learn about innovative techniques for understanding tumor suppression and drug responses in this Stanford webinar.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Bird Flu Research: Dangerous Information on a Deadly Virus

3 ratings

Experts debate publishing bird flu research that made the virus more contagious, exploring scientific freedom, biosecurity, and public health implications.

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

Designing for Change: Environmental Education Research and Practice.

Enhance environmental education practices through design thinking, research integration, and innovative approaches. Develop tailored solutions for applying academic insights to improve program effectiveness and learner outcomes.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 1-2 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

HIV Cure Research Overview - Current Strategies and Future Directions

2 ratings

Explore the latest HIV cure research strategies, recent breakthroughs, and future directions with Dr. Raj Gandhi in this comprehensive overview of cutting-edge scientific developments.

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

Quantitative Social Science Methods

1 rating

First course for incoming Harvard Government Department PhD students; also taken by students in other departments, and students elsewhere through the Harvard Extension School. Instructor: Gary King.

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

New Search Methods for Primitive and Intelligent Life Beyond Earth

Explore novel techniques for detecting primitive and intelligent life beyond Earth, from our solar system to distant stars, and discuss the implications for our cosmic understanding.

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

Harvard Horizons Symposium 2014 - Innovative PhD Research Presentations

Explore groundbreaking research from Harvard PhD students across diverse fields, featuring innovative ideas and discoveries presented in engaging talks at the 2014 Harvard Horizons Symposium.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 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

Introduction to Lean Six Sigma Methods

9 ratings

This course covers the fundamental principles, practices and tools of Lean Six Sigma methods that underlay modern organizational productivity approaches applied in aerospace, automotive, health care, and other sectors.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 9 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Approaching the Second Half of Life with Health and Vitality - Research on Longevity and Aging

1 rating

Explore groundbreaking genetics research on longevity, including potential methods to slow or reverse aging, and learn about factors influencing lifespan and cognitive function.

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

Fertility and Pregnancy Loss Research at Stanford

1 rating

Explore Stanford's cutting-edge research on fertility and pregnancy loss, including studies on implantation failure, endometriosis, frozen embryo transfer outcomes, and sickle cell disease's impact on ovarian reserve.

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

The Latest on Alzheimer's Disease Research

1 rating

Explore cutting-edge Alzheimer's research, including early diagnosis methods and promising therapies. Learn to distinguish normal aging from cognitive decline with insights from a Stanford neurology expert.

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