Soil Science Courses

Cross-Domain Similarity Mapping: From Bananas to Cloudy Days - Cognitive Science Insights

Explore the intriguing world of cross-domain mappings and how humans draw connections between seemingly unrelated concepts, backed by studies and language model simulations.

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

Illuminating Science Through Narrative Video Journalism

Discover how narrative video journalism transforms complex scientific concepts into engaging visual stories without compromising intellectual depth or theoretical integrity.

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

Why We Die - The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality

Explore the biology of aging and death, examining scientific breakthroughs in longevity research and the societal implications of extended human lifespans.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Networks, Communities, and the Science of Sciences

Explore network communities, validation challenges, and neural embeddings for community detection, plus insights on citation distributions and COVID's impact on science.

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

The Science of Networks - C4 Public Lectures

Explore the emerging science of networks, their structure, and function across diverse systems. Learn about phase transitions, interdependence, and mathematical models for predicting network behavior and consequences.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Science of Play - C4 Public Lectures

Explore how video games can enhance public understanding of science, featuring insights on game design, learning outcomes, and the potential to make science as engaging as popular entertainment.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Science of Pandemics - C4 Public Lecture

Explore global pandemics, influenza threats, and the role of mathematical modeling in disease surveillance and control through advanced computing techniques.

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

Ulam Lectures - Cris Moore - Limits of Computers in Science and Society Part 1

Explore computational limits, problem complexity, and algorithmic challenges in science and society. From easy puzzles to impossible problems, delve into the nature of computation and its societal impact.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How Behavior Spreads - The Science of Complex Contagions

Exploring the science of complex contagions, this lecture delves into how behaviors and innovations spread through social networks, challenging conventional wisdom and offering insights for effective social change.

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

The Science of Measuring Quality and Value in Health Care - Complexity and Vulnerability

Explore the complexities of measuring healthcare quality and value, focusing on challenges, opportunities, and innovative approaches to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes.

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

David Krakauer on Emergent Political Economies and A Science of Possibility

Exploring emergent political economies through complexity science, examining historical tensions, mathematical approaches, and collective computation to understand societal dynamics and possibilities.

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

Selection Models of Science - Paul Smaldino

Explore the cultural aspects of science, selection models, and interdisciplinary approaches with Paul Smaldino. Gain insights into scientific disciplines and the bias for novelty in research.

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

Ignorance, Failure, Uncertainty, and the Optimism of Science

Explore how ignorance, failure, and uncertainty drive scientific progress, fostering an optimistic outlook that embraces complexity and opens new possibilities for understanding and innovation.

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

Tutorial on Computer Science - Josh Grochow

Explore key concepts in computer science, from model independence to computational complexity theory, with insights on P vs NP and various computational models.

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

The Uncertainty Paradox - Can Science Make Uncertainty Optimistic?

Explore the relationship between science, uncertainty, and optimism, examining how embracing uncertainty can lead to a more optimistic scientific perspective and improve public communication.

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