From Birds to Bees: Comparative Reproductive Biology
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Genomes: A Surprising Unique Fusion of Subjects. Exploration, Myths and Truths
Genomes are thrilling. Genomic data and its interpertion spans many fields: a fusion of biology, history, geography, mathematics, religion, cultural anthropolgy - and more. Genomes are surprising: our world and in particular humans have had a profound effect on genomes, a product of what we have done in the past. They are immensely informative and provide a mirror to life, describing: you as an individual, you as part of your family, your populations, and you as the latest result of dynamic evolution, as well as for every creature of every species. [click to learn more]
Tagged With: Anthropology & SociologyBiology & ChemistryHistory & American StudiesMath & Computer ScienceMedical & Health Studies
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Nanotechnology: Mystery Science or Small Materials Doing Big Things?
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Artificial Intelligence: Modeling Human Intelligence with Networks
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Behind the Machine: Data Science Through Python
The field of data science will continue to impact every industry in the 21st century: health, government, transportation, energy, technology, weather, politics, and many more. A hands-on, gentle introduction to data science is critical for today's students to impact tomorrow's workforce. While data science is an important skill, it's complexity will soon lead to the modification of the phrase "Well, it's not rocket science" to "Well, at least it's not data science". This course will focus on the nation's capitol, Washington DC, to highlight the importance of data science skills as they relate to every sector in the government: weather and environment, energy, defense, transportation, health, economy, and others. [click to learn more]
Tagged With: Anthropology & SociologyMath & Computer ScienceModern Culture & Media
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Ethical Questions in Cybersecurity
Bots, trolls, fake news, privacy, freedom of information, government transparency, liberty, autonomy, artificial intelligence, big data, data analytics, encryption, human rights, intellectual property, open source, corporate social responsibility, business ethics, averting cyberwar, humanitarian law, white, gray, and black hat hacking, fair information practices, behavioral economics, emerging issues, and international and global concerns. This timely, topical course offers a comprehensive examination of ethical questions in cybersecurity. [click to learn more]
Tagged With: Economics & BusinessLegal StudiesMath & Computer SciencePhilosophy & Religion
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Hiding in Plain Sight: An Introduction to the Art of Cryptography
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Introduction to Computational Mathematics and Big Data Visualization
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Introduction to Statistical Programming
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An Introduction to Game Theory
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Econometrics: Statistical Tools to Understand Economic Data
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Introduction to Behavioral Finance
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Alternative Energy Engineering: An Introduction
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Biomedical Engineering: The Smart Design of Medical Implants and Devices
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Engineering Biomedical Systems
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Fluid Mechanics Through Hovercraft Physics
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Introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD) and 3D Printing
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Introduction to Engineering and Design
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Learning Matlab by Digital Simulation of a 4-Rover Game
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Materials Engineering: A Revolution in the Making
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Materials Science and Engineering: Designing for Society's Needs
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Mechatronic Design for Game-playing Rovers
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Renewable Energy Engineering: Wind and Solar Power
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Creative Coding: Reading and Writing Web-based Literature
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Earth's Natural Hazards: Solving the Mystery Below the Surface
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Exploring the World of Birds and the Ecological Principles They Fly By
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Marine Life in the Balance: Protecting a Changing Estuary Environment
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Nature as Our Teacher: Learning Skills to Shape Change
Adaptive, resilient, interdependent, fecund, fractal are all traits that describe elements and patterns found within nature, but what do these words and patterns have to teach us about shaping change within the environmental movement? Nature has always had it all figured out- sustainability, healing, growth, balance, community. Using wisdom from the book “Emergent Strategy” by adrienne maree brown and works of other visionaries, organizers, and scientists, this course will position nature as our teacher, exploring phenomena and patterns within ecosystems in an effort to find inspiration and ponder how to lead and imagine a way forward in the face of intersectional global crises. Youth are at the forefront of the environmental movement, which is a movement in the pursuit of justice and learning about relationships with one another and nature. [click to learn more]
Tagged With: Anthropology & SociologyBiology & ChemistryPhysics & Physical SciencesPsychologyEnvironmental StudiesPublic Health
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Research Methods in Marine Science
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The Water Connects Us: Studying and Sustaining Life In Coastal Alaska
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Use Your Voice: Addressing Climate Change Through Science Communication
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You Can’t Spell “Earth” Without “Art”: Art & Environmental Leadership
How can art not just look good, but do good? How can science not just help us know, but help us act and feel? This course combines concepts in environmental studies, ecologically-based art, and leadership, with a mission to develop socially responsible and creative leaders. Throughout history, art has reflected our relationship with nature—from cave etchings, landscape paintings, wildlife photography, and land art, to today’s climate change artwork. [click to learn more]
Tagged With: Performing & Media ArtsModern Culture & MediaPhysics & Physical SciencesEnvironmental Studies
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Habitable Worlds: Possible Places for Life in the Solar System and Beyond
Does life exist anywhere else in the universe, or even in our own Solar System? If you have ever looked at the sky and wondered if habitable worlds like (or unlike) ours exist elsewhere, then this is the class for you. This two-week-long course explores possible habitats for life on Mars, the icy moons of Jupiter and Saturn, and exoplanets (planets around other stars), including the TRAPPIST 1 system. Along the way, you will learn about the latest NASA missions, like the Curiosity rover studying Mars, the Cassini spacecraft studying Saturn, the Kepler telescope that hunted for planets around other stars, and the soon-to-be launched James Webb Space Telescope. This course focuses on the places where life might exist elsewhere in the Solar System or on exoplanets. [click to learn more]
Tagged With: Physics & Physical SciencesEnvironmental Studies
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A Closer Look at Infinity
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Financial Mathematics: Applications in Investment Analysis
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Introduction to Applied Geometry
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Logic & Paradox
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Mathematical Modeling of Finance: An Introduction to Quantitative Analysis
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Number Theory: An Introduction to Higher Mathematics
"Mathematics is the queen of the sciences and number theory is the queen of mathematics." Carl Friedrich Gauss
Number theory, the study of the integers, is a vibrant area of mathematical research that many students do not have the opportunity to study in high school. The objectives for this course are to expose students to this beautiful theory, to understand what inspired this quote from Gauss, and to allow students to experience mathematics as a creative, empirical science. We will begin by studying the axioms of the integers, and spend the next three weeks unraveling their properties: divisibility, modular arithmetic, solving linear Diophantine equations, the Chinese remainder theorem, prime factorization, the Gaussian integers, and quadratic reciprocity, to name a few. [click to learn more]
Tagged With: Math & Computer Science
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Set Theory: The Dazzling Foundation of Abstract Mathematics
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Statistics in the Real World
"For Today's Graduate, Just One Word: Statistics." Such was the title of a New York Times feature and the motivation behind this course. While the field of statistics is growing daily, the most critical aspects of the subject are accessible to high school students. This course will explain how, where, and why statistics is used to solve real world issues in every imaginable field of research. We'll examine methods of collecting, summarizing, and analyzing data, focusing on issues critical to public health, economics, human behavior, sports, and many other fields. [click to learn more]
Tagged With: Anthropology & SociologyEconomics & BusinessMath & Computer ScienceMedical & Health Studies
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The Math of Rubik's Cubes and Related Puzzles
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Computational Physics
This course will provide an overview of Newtonian Mechanics. We will be studying one and two dimensional motion, forces, momentum, energy, rotational motion, periodic motion and light. Starting with the concepts of vectors we will move on to studying Newton's laws of physics. Learning about the conservation of energy and momentum will then lead to the analysis of circular motion. We will learn about periodic motion, waves and light, which will lead to the developments of some concepts in modern physics and electromagnetic theory. Smartphones and tablets in use today have sensors that are able to measure lengths, positions, velocities, accelerations, light and sound as well as many other physical phenomena such as vibrations and magnetic fields. [click to learn more]
Tagged With: Math & Computer SciencePhysics & Physical Sciences
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Dynamics of Solar System Formation and Change
Humans have explored the Earth and our moon, but the other planets are millions of miles away. How do we learn about them?
Planetary scientists use data collected by spacecraft, rovers, and occasionally astronauts to understand the surfaces and interiors of far-away bodies in our solar system. Topics of investigation will include: planetary formation and evolution, volcanism (lava and ice!), impact cratering, rock and mineral alteration, atmospheres, resurfacing, tectonics, and exoplanets. [click to learn more]
Tagged With: Physics & Physical Sciences
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From Newton to Nanotechnology: History and Applications of Physics
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Introduction to Nanotechnology
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May The Force Be With You: Physics for the Ages
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Physics: What Does It Take to Discover a Particle?
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Quantum Mechanics and the Nature of Reality
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From Idea to Publication: Building Your Own Research Project
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