Long-form improvisation involves creating interesting characters, places, and scenarios on stage in real time. Unlike ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway’ (which is ‘short-form’), long-form does not have a host, pre-determined games, or pauses in the action. Think of it as creating a play from scratch, as a team, in front of an audience. While most people think of improv as a talent that some quick-witted people have, it’s really a learned skill and has more to do with being playful than being smart. This course will give you a fast and furious overview of the tenets of long-form improv, and we’ll all be getting up on our feet and making some stuff up on the spot!


Prerequisites
A willingness to get up and perform for your classmates, and a willingness to feel a little silly some of the time.

Long-form improvisation involves creating interesting characters, places, and scenarios on stage in real time. Unlike ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway’ (which is ‘short-form’), long-form does not have a host, pre-determined games, or pauses in the action. Think of it as creating a play from scratch, as a team, in front of an audience. While most people think of improv as a talent that some quick-witted people have, it’s really a learned skill and has more to do with being playful than being smart. This course will give you a fast and furious overview of the tenets of long-form improv, and we’ll all be getting up on our feet and making some stuff up on the spot!


Prerequisites
A willingness to get up and perform for your classmates, and a willingness to feel a little silly some of the time.

$$\textit{Origami}$$, the art of paper folding, is a traditional craft native to Japan. From a single square sheet of paper, it is possible to fold and manipulate the sheet into an object as simple as a classic paper airplane to an intricate and majestic stallion. Come fold beautiful origami cranes, dolphins, balloons, and more!

Interested in fantasies? Ever wondered how they could make a difference in a society of a different region? If your answer is yes, then this course would take you the colourful realm of South Asia where we would explore how indian mythologies are projected in cinema and how this enables us to look further into the themes on gender, culture, and politics in South Asia.

In this class we'll explore the life and works of the classic American writer, John Steinbeck. By exploring excerpts from his novels, short stories, films, and personal letters, we will seek to understand Steinbeck's work in historical context. We will look at Steinbeck's artistic responses to the Great Depression, antisemitism, the World Wars, the Manhattan Project, and the rise of first wave feminism. To end the class, students will try their hands at their own creative writing.


Prerequisites
None.

An exploration of the music created by South Asian rappers in the Indian subcontinent and abroad, focusing primarily on music since 2010. The class will look at how these artists engage with a broad range of topics, including the history and politics of South Asia, the lived experiences of diasporic individuals, the politics of colonialism and imperialism, racism and islamophobia in the United States, and mass poverty.

$$\textit{Ayatori}$$ commonly known in the West as Cat’s Cradle or string figures, is a pastime with a long history in Japan. Come manipulate strings into elastic rubber bands and perform tricks that transform your string into jet planes and Mt. Fuji!

Goya, Gogh, and Gauguin.


Prerequisites
none.

When you're hiking or camping, you don't have to eat just granola bars three meals a day. Come learn some fun recipes and how to plan meals for your next outdoor trip!

Ever wondered how to write an argumentative text that also manages to be funny? Ever wanted to use irony and sarcasm but still remain earnest? This class will focus on all of this, never fear!
We'll talk about the basic setup of good satirical pieces, different writing techniques that make satire shine and how to make jokes land effectively. We will also read at least one or two short examples of successful satire and then brainstorm ideas for our own (and if there's time, we might do some writing too).

The Muay Thai Kickboxing Club (MTK) will be teaching basic self-defense Muay Thai techniques. This martial arts form originated in Thailand and is currently used in MMA/UFC matches. We ensure a fun, safe class for everyone!!

This class will apply insights from behavioral economics and consumer behavior research to teach you how advertisers and marketers manipulate consumers into making irrational decisions. We will focus on human biases and tendencies that businesses use to their advantage as well as offer some strategies on how to be a smart, rational consumer. Students at the end of the class will have the chance to design their own advertisement.

While there exits numerous arbiters of success for any given film text (box office sales, Rotten Tomatoes, Rogert Ebert, the Oscars), there are numerous production factors at play that should be explored in context to determine how to analyze the "success" of a film.


Prerequisites
None

Explore the geometries of the art of paper folding, including: how units of folded paper connect to form modular origami models, how the 'polygon-packing' patterns contribute to technical origami design. We will also all fold units and make a modular origami model

Origami, the art of folding paper, is usually regarded as a playful hobby, and occasionally as a form of art. However, recent work in mathematics, science, and engineering has drawn considerable inspiration from origami, making breakthroughs that were not possible without the insights from origami. In this class, we will explore how pioneering scientists and engineers (e.g. NASA!) have utilized the power of origami in their work.


Prerequisites
Experience with origami, mathematics, or art are NOT required.

As a mechanical engineer, dimensional analysis (aka cancelling out units) is the single most useful technique for solving science and engineering problems. Come learn cool applications of the method for solving everything from high school chemistry homework to college junior-level mechanical engineering thermal-fluids engineering problems!


Prerequisites
It would be very helpful if you've seen dimensional analysis (aka Factor-Label Method or the Unit Factor Method), which sounds much more complicated than it really is. If you've taken chemistry, or any other science class where you cancel out units, you've probably used this.

Electric cars are changing the landscape of the world as we know it. You could be the engineer behind the next Tesla! This course will examine: the technology behind electric vehicles; what makes them different from traditional gas-powered cars; electric vehicles and sustainable design; brief intro to battery power; impact, economic and environmental.

The electric guitar is one of the most popular musical instruments in the world, producing a broad range of sounds and tones due to the unique design. An instrument born in the modern age of electronics, a closer look at the electric guitar includes a better understanding of the electronics inside. Topics cover the history of the electric guitar, how guitar pickups are engineered, and how modern electric guitars are produced from start to finish.

In this class we will examine two massive engineering failures: the accidental draining of Lake Peigneur, and the collapse of the Tacoma Narrow Bridge. Prior to each example, relevant engineering and physics concepts will be introduced.


Prerequisites
High school algebra is used in the course but is not mandatory.

This course will cover the evolution of additive manufacturing (3d printing). We will cover the biggest innovations in rapid prototyping, from a mechanised hot glue gun to Continuous Liquid Interface Production. We'll dive into basic concepts behind how these technologies work and how they're applied to art, medicine, and technology. Finally, the most important thing we'll cover is: what will we come up with in the future? We're already pulling objects out of a pool of liquid like in terminator, so how much longer until we have a start trek replicator?

Ever been interested in the basics of how water gets filtered? Come learn through a hands-on lab where we will build simple filtration systems and consider related engineering, scientific, and economic questions.

Would you step inside a "pleasure box" that would give you your ideal life? Would you allow a trolley to run over one person to save five? Learn about famous thought experiments, as well as ones you've never heard of, and share your thoughts!

Climate change is perhaps one of the most important conversations of these decades, crossing multiple disciplines from science and economics to politics and culture. There are many ways to talk about climate change, and there are many things to talk about. How do we look at this topic? We will briefly explore this in our class.

In this class, we will cover the use of writing for social change. Students will learn how to write powerful pieces of writing that go from informational to persuasive. We will cover argumentative structures, common mistakes, writing with purpose, and influencing the reader. Finally, we will cover how to get Op-Eds and Letters to Editors published in newspapers.

In this class, we will spend time covering major philosophical issues in education. This ranges from policy issues like the charter school debate and affirmative action to pertinent philosophical paradigms like equality versus equity. Students interested in better understanding their own position in education and society should take the class. This will be a heavy discussion-based class!

In this class, we will work with students to strengthen individuals' speaking confidence. We will cover speaking styles as well as effective speech writing. We will spend the second half of the class practicing speaking in front of other people to make sure students get a chance to leave with some practice under their belt.

In this class, we will focus on the dilemmas between liberty and justice that modern democratic states face in making state policy. We will have discussions about how states should make policies in cases where pursuing justice would infringe on individual liberties. This will include a discussion about what are liberties and what is justice. We will then talk about cases like naming children, restricting sugar content in fast food, smoking regulations, circumcision and the banning of religious headwear.


Prerequisites
None!

Illness is a universal experience, but for each society and culture, what counts as being "sick", what is considered "medicine", and what is thought of as "treatments" can vary tremendously.

Ancient Greek medicine, influenced by the famous doctor Hippocrates and the Hippocratic corpus, was the accepted standard for Western medical practice until the 19th century. What makes this pseudoscience so popular and persistent through time? What theoretical frameworks enabled gruesome practices such as bloodletting to become the accepted treatments? What lessons can be learned from the ancient Greek medical tradition to benefit today's model of public health?

This class will introduce you to the legendary/historical Hippocrates and his writings. We'll then discuss topics in epidemics (plague of Athens), "women's medicine", reproductive health, mental health, and public health in the Hippocratic tradition.


Prerequisites
General knowledge about ancient Greek history and civilization. Strong reading and interpretation skills. Interest in history/classics/medicine/public health is recommended.

Philosophers since the dawn of time have debated about human nature and what it means to be human. But what if the answer to that question was in our pockets? Or in our homes or schools? What if the answer to our humanity was in computers and all that we've created for them. The Talos Principle: Life as Defined by Machines asks these questions in a practical way to understand our own humanity through the devices we created ourselves.

Through a group approach, students set up parameters for discussion and work as a team to understand their own humanity. There are no wrong answers and you set the pace. The more discussion the better the class. This class is truly what you make of it.


Prerequisites
An open mind and willingness to participate. This is a student driven class. I (The teacher) act as fact checker and moderator.

Come learn about the LGBTQ+ world history and culture that your AP World teacher will never tell you was queer–from ancient Rome to China's Han Dynasty to the the Wild West and more.

This class will focus on the complex relationship between the two "Sister Arts"--art and poetry--from the Romantic period to the 1960s.

We will examine works of art alongside the poetry that inspired them: selections from Homer's "Odyssey" alongside vases, mosaics, and paintings; William Blake's illustrated books of poetry; Pre-Raphaelite painters' interpretations of poetry by Tennyson and Keats; and Charles Demuth's 1923 painting after a William Carlos Williams poem.

And we will also study several poems written as responses to works of art--we call this "ekphrasis" or poetry that describes a work of art. Examples here will include (scenes from) Wallace Stevens' "The Man with the Blue Guitar," Allen Ginsberg's "Cézanne's Ports," Sylvia Plath's "The Disquieting Muses," Anne Sexton's "The Starry Night," and Adrienne Rich's "Mourning Picture," among others.

I'm really curious to hear what you think is at stake in the "translation" from one art to another--is anything lost in translation? Or does the original work seem all the richer for it?

After a discussion of all these works, students will create both a poem and a piece of artwork (you decide which comes first/which inspires which!)--each related to the other in their own complex ways.


Prerequisites
If you'd like to look over some of the poems I mentioned, to collect together some thoughts in advance, go for it! However, reading in advance is by no means necessary.

Photography played many roles as an emerging medium in the nineteenth century. Photographs were recognized for their ability to preserve and memorialize (through family and celebrity portraits), to document the great outdoors (used by the photographers of the American West, Carleton Watkins, Ansel Adams, and Timothy O'Sullivan, to record and distribute images of previously unseen American landscapes), and to lay bare man's capacity for violence (c.f. Alexander Gardner's photographs of the Civil War).

For all the attention its practitioners paid to exteriors, photography was also an incredibly intimate medium--one that was crucial to shaping the turn-of-century domestic sphere. In this class, we will examine the topic of "photographing the house," focusing on images of pre- and post-WWII domestic spaces, and investigating the radical rift that the 1930s and 40s tore into domestic photography.

We turn, first, to the pre-war "domestic detail" of O.V. Lange; the "childhood, whimsy, and play" of Clarence H. White's interiors, and of the Cottingley Fairies photographs (a series of five "doctored" photographs, taken by two cousins of fairies in their garden, which sparked a massive debate in the newspapers as to their veracity--Sir Arthur Conan Doyle even weighed in!).

We turn next to the notion of the "Portable" or "Deconstructed House," examining the domestic space pushed to its limits (invaded, uprooted, made portable), through the eyes of: Dorothea Lange's Depression-era photographs of migrants; Jacob Riis's depictions of homelessness (considering the theme of trespassing); Lee Miller's images of domestic rubble and bunkers in the London Blitz; and a haunting WWII photograph taken by David E. Scherman.

We will also look at several postwar photographers--Carrie Mae Weems, Sally Mann, and Francesca Woodman--to further trace the dissolution of the domestic sphere.

Besides examining the themes mentioned above (documentary, realism, fantasy, trespassing, and dissolution), we shall also seek to understand what it is that the medium of photography offers the domestic sphere that painting and other media cannot. How does photographing an interior reveal something about our own mental interior?

After a lecture and discussion, students will have an opportunity to think about how they would approach photographing their own domestic spaces. Who or what would be in your photographs? What corners would you choose to memorialize?

A class on understanding the black female experience. All are welcome, and anyone with an interest is strongly encouraged to attend!


Prerequisites
None

Circumcision is the world's oldest medical procedure and has been around for thousands of years in multiple cultures, but many people don't know the social, historical, religious, and medical significance and controversies associated with it. This class will examine just the tip of the iceberg of circumcision by examining the origins of circumcision; the religious significance of circumcision in Judaism, Christianity, and other world religions; the rising and falling prevalence of circumcision from the 1700s until the present; and the scientific and medical reasons circumcision has been useful, especially in the AIDS epidemic in Africa.


Prerequisites
None

An introduction to Korean! We will learn about the Korean alphabet, Hangul: how you can use it, its history, and what makes it so amazing! A very interactive and fun class that will let you walk out of the room feeling like you've learned the basics of a new language!

What makes America the most violent developed country in the world? What role is played by the ease of access to guns? Why have certain gun policy proposals gained the support of over 90% of Americans, but failed to pass in Congress?

This is a crash course in gun policy that will touch on topics in public policy, criminology, and rhetoric. Students will be encouraged to discuss problems and propose solutions, and will be taught to critically examine data the use of rhetorical devices.

Racism and white supremacy are among the most critical problems facing the world today. But what are the historical roots of racial injustice? This class looks at European colonialism from 1500 to 1950 and the ways in which it produced racist systems of power and knowledge.

What do you know about Africa? Ever wondered if what's depicted in the media about Africa is actually true? This class is a part -lecture part-seminar style course that will explore the various ways in which Africa has been portrayed in the media, challenge these pictures and dig deeper into the truth about what's really going on and how the problems being faced can be addressed.


Prerequisites
None

Want to know how to be successful and confident in your friendships and academics? Sign up! We will cover topics such as how to make friends in a new environment, how to adjust to a new school's social life, how to study effectively, and how to find your passions in the academic field.

This course introduces the practice of using mindfulness to work through stress. Mindfulness is paying attention in a particular way, and students will be shown how utilize this process in the reduction of their stress as well as throughout their lives.


Prerequisites
none

Do you get nervous when you have to read aloud?
Do you have trouble finding the rhythm of poetry?
Do you have trouble finding meaning in poetry?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you aren't alone! Poetry can be tough to tackle, and reading aloud can be terrifying; thankfully, the two can sometimes go hand-in-hand.

In this class, we will spend time reading several different poems, in smaller groups and as one large group, in order to explore how reading poetry aloud can inform us about the poem itself and increase our enjoyment of poetry.

This course is an introduction to the Old Norse pantheon and mythology. After a brief introduction to the main gods and goddesses, we will discuss Old Norse mythology through the following themes: magic-gender relation, different types of magic and powers, heroism and attitude towards death, gender flexibility, wisdom and power struggle.

An introduction to global humanitarian aid and assistance. In this seminar, we will examine the principles and objectives of humanitarian action. We will ask ourselves the question, "What factors make humanitarian action either effective or ineffective?" The class will draw upon our observations of several prominent humanitarian organizations, such as Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), and instances of disaster relief, like in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina.

Don’t you just hate it when you’re confronted with a German speaker who desperately wants to make small talk with you, but you can’t since you’re only fluent in English, Arabic, Greek, and Klingon? Well, this course is the answer to your problem! Through this class you'll learn basic German vocabulary and get a chance to create a postcard entirely in German!

What is thinking? What is it that we do when we "think" about things? And what type of thinking is poetry? What new avenues of thought does poetry open up for us? How does thinking and poetry impact the way we live our lives, and how can we better utilize thinking, both to possess healthier mental states and to view our world with more meaningful interactions?


Prerequisites
None

Starting with Kierkegaard, and going to Husserl, Heidegger and Sartre, we delineate a philosophy that captures the biggest problems of humanity: what it means to be, why are we here, and why is everything something and not nothing?

And then from there we will look at how investigating what it means to be then creates issues on how we interact with others. How are we true to ourselves, how do we love others, and how do we act in the world?


Prerequisites
Interest in philosophy

Sheep + Big = ... Beautiful? It does in Chinese writing! Chinese characters barely look pictographic anymore, but we'll look at some interesting character breakdowns. You won't actually learn Chinese from this class, but you'll hear about radicals and learn some fun origin stories for some characters.


Prerequisites
If you already know how to read Chinese, this class is probably way too basic for you :)

What makes us care about mysteries?
How does the story keep us engaged and make us want to keep turning each page? During this course, you will learn the basic elements of mystery writing and work in small groups to better enhance both your writing skills and your understanding of elements of an intriguing story. We will focus on such areas as character development, setting up a crime scene and clues, and creating a villain.

We will look at short excerpts from such writers as Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, Edgar Allen Poe, and Carolyn Keene so that you can experience the many different styles of mystery. At the end of the course, you will write your very own short mystery story!

How did China rise to become one of the superpowers? In this lecture class, we will analyze US and China and their co-dependency on each other. We will look at economic development in China since the late 1970s and comparing it with the same period in US economic history.
There will be a close emphasis on how China transitioned from its export- and investment-led model to the current pro-consumption model.


Prerequisites
None

How can we be responsible consumers of news in what many are calling a "post-truth era"? What are the best ways to consume media in these hyper partisanship times? Who can we trust and why? Come for the discourse, stay for the cookies ;)


Prerequisites
A love for current events, politics and exhilarating debate!

Do you want to learn how to write your name in Japanese and learn about the bustling megacity of Tokyo? Then this class is for you! We will learn some basic Japanese, like greetings, numbers, and the writing script, while also getting to know what modern Japan is like. After this class, you may want to go there yourself!

Come learn about diverse sexual and romantic orientations in an interactive format! We will talk about about a range of sexualities/romantic orientations, discuss stereotypes and misconceptions, and learn about how to be a better ally. Individuals of all identities/orientations are welcome to attend!

In this class, we will ask big questions of meaning, purpose, and hope: why are we here, why should we care about school, and what are each of our personal views of the good life? Drawing upon religion, philosophy, education, and science, we will seek not to reach final answers to life’s greatest questions, but to ask them well. Join us for an hour of fun and reflection.

Terrorism is one of the most severe human rights issues in the world today. Despite this, Americans remain extremely in the dark about terrorism and terrorist attacks outside of the Western world. In this class, we will discuss media bias surrounding the coverage of terrorism and identify the tragedies happening around the world without our knowledge.

In an urbanized world, the way we connect with each other across physical space, between neighborhoods, and through urban centers is growing increasingly important.

In this course you will be introduced to the definition, types, and best practices of public transportation, with a strong focus in North and South American systems.

Games and contests will be used!

Why is it that in Japan, you can travel between two cities by land more than twice as fast as you can in the US?

Learn the answer, plus much more as we compare two radically different rail systems, why they developed differently, and what the US is doing to catch up to the wonders of Japan's High Speed Rail network.

Health spending has reached almost 20% of American GDP. In other words, almost 1 in 5 of dollars spent in the US goes toward health care in some way. Health care is a deeply emotional issue to many and features prominently in national political discourse. This course will apply basic economic principles to gain a deeper understanding of the American healthcare system and health policy.

What is the American Constitution? Why is it the Supreme Law of the Land? How did it come into existence? How has it changed over time? And above all, why should you care, and how does it affect you? Since 1787, Americans have lived under the rule of the Constitution and have fought and died defending it. The Constitution has shaped the course of American and even world history, and other nations have based their own constitutions on our model. During these 50 minutes, let's go over the origins and structure of the Constitution, then cover how it shaped our history and continues to guide us today and into the future.

Is marriage simply a case of tying the knot in South Asia? In a colourful region full of several cultural practices we shall go on a journey of understanding kinship, sexuality and marital morality under different backdrops of South Asia. We would also be exploring some of the debates that arise in the perennial problematised potrait of marriage in South Asia

Come learn about the history and culture of the islands of Hawaii. We will discuss geography, language, traditions, and anything else you're interested in! We will also learn a little bit about the hula, the traditional dance of the Hawaiian people. Aloha!


Prerequisites
Positive attitude and open mindedness!

Although origami was popularized in Japan, paper-folding originated in China. We will use origami as a means of exploring basic elements of Daoism, Confucianism, and Zen Buddhism!


Prerequisites
Previous background folding some origami (at least a crane).

Regardless of what your political beliefs are, you should know how to advocate for them in front of decision-makers. This class will introduce students to the basics of political advocacy and civic engagement, with a focus on coalition-building to impact laws and policies in local communities. By adding structure to the complex and sometimes chaotic process of public organizing, this class will aim to inspire students to advocate for change in their communities.

Why does the 'e' in 'cases' receive an extra syllable when the 'e' in 'capes' does not? Do 'dogs' and 'cats' end with the same sound? Come learn about all the sounds in English, and then we will talk about how they work together.


Prerequisites
None

Let's have a fun Harry Potter trivia competition! Trivia will be about the books!

Ever wake up with an inexplicable urge to conquer the known world? You're not alone. Since time immemorial, people like you---Alexander the Great, Napolean Bonaparte, Adolf Hitler, and the folks behind Coca Cola---have had the same thought. Come learn what lessons they can teach you about how to succeed where they failed.


Prerequisites
Serious ambition to take over the world.

From Obama to Martin Luther King and from Mother Teresa to the Dalai Lama, all claim inspiration from this one man. An enigma who is hated almost as much as he is loved and criticized almost as much as he is venerated.
The class seeks to understand Gandhian ideas through his movements.
By the end of it you will know who he was and why he matters?


Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Gandhi's life, birth year-death year etc, period he was active.

Do you want to make a difference but aren't sure how to or for what cause? Come learn about Effective Altruism- a movement based on using reason and evidence to do the most good. The world is full of worthy causes, so many that it can be intimidating to figure out how you personally should help. This class will discuss ways you can make a positive impact, now and in your future.

In a world over taken by what the other does (who is she dating? where is he going? did you see the latest snap/post/tweet?) the only person that maters---you--is forgotten.

This class will make you look at yourself in a better light through Ancient Indian wisdom of the Buddha and the Upanishads.

After all the world deserves a better You!!

Bonus: Quick Meditation Techniques.


Prerequisites
Willingness to talk and discuss

Girls are powerful. Girls are strong. And when they're educated, healthy, and empowered, girls can change the world. This class will cover the unique challenges that girls around the world face, particularly girls in developing countries, and what is being done to help them reach their full potential - and how we all can help.

Do you see yourself as a peacemaker in your community? This course empowers students to name peacemakers in their communities and self-identify themselves as peacemakers. Additionally, students will
begin identifying problems in their communities and brainstorming solutions.

This course, adapted from the full Teaching Peace Initiative Curriculum, focuses on the distinction between disagreement and conflict, and the root causes of bullying. Students will interact with case studies and interactive activities to develop conflict resolution strategies and become peacemakers in their school and community.

"Filthy Mudbloods!" Does this sound familiar? In today's toxic political atmosphere, insults have become like second nature to many prominent politicians, and empathy for our fellow humans is often pushed aside.

However, a pioneering study by Italian psychologist Loris Vezzali claims that kids who read Harry Potter grow up to be more empathetic and less prejudiced when dealing with their peers. Why is this true? What about the world of Hogwarts causes us to avoid using the Muggle equivalents of the Unforgivable Curses in our daily lives?

During this class, we will examine and discuss both greater themes and specific passages from the Harry Potter series to draw parallels between the Wizarding World and today's sociopolitical climate. Do the different Houses promote a respect for diversity, or do they encourage segregation? How do Death Eaters compare to white supremacist groups? We will answer these questions and more over the course of this class!


Prerequisites
Familiarity with the Harry Potter series (preferably the books, but movie fans are also welcome), willingness to discuss social issues, and an open mind! Optional recommended reading: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-everyone-should-read-harry-potter/

The Teaching Peace Initiative is an organization run by students for students. Its mission is to provide the tools for participants to create positive atmospheres of peace, and bring what they learned back to their own schools and local communities. This course will be an engaging discussion-based conversation, in which we will talk about what peace means personally to us through a variety of interactive activities, and we will share our diversity of experiences and opinions to build strategies for how we can make all of our futures more peaceful.

What causes conflict, and how can negative manifestations of conflict, like bullying, be treated and prevented? The third of four sessions in The Teaching Peace Initiative core curriculum, Differences and Prejudice will focus on these questions through a series of activities, discussion and opportunities for self-reflection.

Why does Trump want to "build a wall"? What does it mean for a person to be "illegal" in the United States? In order to understand the current debates over immigration, it is important to understand the long history of undocumented immigrants in the United States. In this class we will discuss the construction of the "illegal immigrant" throughout United States history and discuss the current day debates surrounding DACA, deportations and sanctuary cities.

Close-reading magnificent 20th century poems by American and British authors, including WB Yeats, WH Auden, Wallace Stevens, Elizabeth Bishop, Marianne Moore, and Hart Crane.


Prerequisites
Interest in poetry.

Close-reading poetry by one of England's foremost living poets, described by the Poetry Foundation as writing in an "unusual, almost visionary style – personifying Nature and its birds, beasts and flowers; plumbing the historical and spiritual depths of the landscape."

We will pay close attention to the role of nature and myth in her poetry.


Prerequisites
An interest in modern poetry.

We will examine various studies related to the principle of linguistic relativity—that is, the notion that a language's structure and vocabulary affect how its speakers perceive the world. Ultimately, we will share in a class-wide discussion surrounding how linguistic relativity is relevant to modern society. For further details, please see: http://ryansandler.com/linguistic-relativity


Prerequisites
Please review the content on this page prior to class: http://ryansandler.com/linguistic-relativity

Some estimate that about 3000 languages are spoken on the African continent. This class introduces you to the language of the Shona, a Bantu language of Zimbabwe, with over 10 millions speakers in the country's population of about 14 million (as of 2015).


Prerequisites
None

In 1787, a group of men came together to write a document that would form the United States of America that we live in today. In those 220 years, the United States would boast an interesting history that some people are proud of, and many others lament. Let's explore the origins of the living Constitution to see why it was created, who created it, and what that has actually meant throughout the history of the United States.

Remember the stories your parents would read before tucking you in for the night? Find yourself browsing the children's section of Barnes and Noble even though you're "too old"? Have you always wondered what it would be like to compose your own children's book? Well, this is might just be the class for you then! Come learn the techniques behind bestselling children's literature. Explore the components that make a successful picture book, chapter book, and YA novel. Immerse yourself in the stories of your childhood and brainstorm a tale of your own!

The course will act as an introduction to methods of understanding technical terms for films as well as analysis of the purposes of certain techniques utilized for the movies. Students will go on to understand how certain editing techniques and camera shots/movements evoke different emotions or increase tension. Additionally, students will also analyze trailers and posters and describe how


Prerequisites
N/A

What does the term 'psychology' have to do with butterflies? How are 'gentlemen' and 'hydrogen' related? The answers can be found in their etymologies.

Etymology - a subfield of Linguistics - is the investigation of word histories, origins, and formations.

This course introduces you to the etymology of the English language. We will learn about the various ways that English words are formed, hidden links and connections between them, and their unexpected origins.

Exploring how conspiracy theories and subterfuge have shaped discourse from the 1960s onward. Especially given the advent of targeted fake news and mainstream conspiracies, this class seeks to discuss how those new developments will affect us in the future.


Prerequisites
none, other than an open mind

This course examines the history of the antifascist movement from its formation in the 1920s until the present day, in its various iterations across the globe. We will discuss antifascist groups' motives, what defines a group as "fascist", and what the rise of nationalism and populism means for the antifascist movement.


Prerequisites
None, other than an open mind.

This class goes over the basics of planning a backpacking trip, the actual trip, and after essentials of a trip. We really just want to teach how fun hiking and backpacking can be and the important characteristics it teaches us!

Life skills are not exactly taught at school, or at least not explicitly. Sure you have learned about the Pythagorean theorem and comma usage, but have you learned how to ace an interview, or how to turn a bad day into a good one into just five minutes? Through personal anecdotes, we will look at skills such as time management, leadership, stress-management, friendship, first impressions, and nailing being you. We will also look at life in a philosophical way and talk about the importance of perspective, and how that can help you be successful in every aspect of your life. In this course you will also get a chance to contribute your own suggestions for how to attain the skills we cover and share your own stories!


Prerequisites
N/A

Ever thought about what education really is? Or what it should be? Look no further. In this class we will take a very philosophical approach to these questions, as we will look to Plato for answers. Plato’s Allegory of the Cave is a short yet dense piece of work that we will use to figure out just what education should look like. After having done so, we will evaluate education today and see whether it lives up to Plato’s standards. Come prepared for lots of discussion!


Prerequisites
Read the Allegory of the Cave. Can be found here: http://www.rowan.edu/open/philosop/clowney/Aesthetics/scans/Plato/PlatoCave.pdf (not required but recommended)

Social media has become one of the biggest ways companies advertise their services and how people are exposed to these companies. We will explore how different companies have used this technique, consider some of the many facets of such marketing campaigns, and draft possible social media posts and create rough marketing campaigns for companies.

Every country has its own history and struggle. Colonial period plays a big role in shaping a nation’s identity. Presenting post colonial practices in India, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam, we will discuss how a nation strive to maintain its cultural identity after being influenced by foreigners. French butter cookie and tea might be served as an example of change in cultural practice.


Prerequisites
Just your curiosity.

From the written word to Apple, Tesla, and Uber, ideas that started out pretty crazy have changed the world. We've learned to appreciate history, but, far too often, we aren't taught how to build the future.

This workshop will focus on brainstorming solutions to today's problems, both small and large. We'll teach you the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, how to pitch your idea, and how to lead a team to bring your idea to life.

Students from all disciplines are welcome; crazy ideas come in all shapes and sizes, whether its in food, government policy, the arts, or beyond.

Back in 2007 and 2008, the United States economy, along with those of many other developed (wealthy) countries, essentially blew up. And for several years after that, the developed world underwent the greatest economic downturn since the Great Depression. Why and how did everything go so, so wrong? Take this class to find out! (P.S. -- This topic is more fun and interesting, and less depressing, than it sounds!)


Prerequisites
N/A

This class will walk through some of the key moments in Cuba's revolution. Students will learn about the Spanish colonization of the island as well as the slave trade that sustained the economy. This class will challenge the way students think about modern day Cuba. Exploring Cuba's history will help students understand the country's current state.

This class will walk through some of the key moments in Cuba's revolution. Students will learn about the Spanish colonization of the island as well as the slave trade that sustained the economy. This class will challenge the way students think about modern day Cuba. Exploring Cuba's history will help students understand the country's current state.

"Filthy Mudbloods!" Does this sound familiar? In today's toxic political atmosphere, insults have become like second nature to many prominent politicians, and empathy for our fellow humans is often pushed aside.

However, a pioneering study by Italian psychologist Loris Vezzali claims that kids who read Harry Potter grow up to be more empathetic and less prejudiced when dealing with their peers. Why is this true? What about the world of Hogwarts causes us to avoid using the Muggle equivalents of the Unforgivable Curses in our daily lives?

During this class, we will examine and discuss both greater themes and specific passages from the Harry Potter series to draw parallels between the Wizarding World and today's sociopolitical climate. Do the different Houses promote a respect for diversity, or do they encourage segregation? How do Death Eaters compare to white supremacist groups? We will answer these questions and more over the course of this class!


Prerequisites
Familiarity with the Harry Potter series (preferably the books, but movie fans are also welcome), willingness to discuss social issues, and an open mind! Optional recommended reading: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-everyone-should-read-harry-potter/

As Sun Tzu said in The Art of War, "The greatest victory is that which requires no battle." Can this peaceful victory be achieved? In this class, you become a leader of a country in the midst of turmoil. You make all of the decisions, but remember, every decision you make has an effect on those around you. Sign up for this class and let's find out what happens.

This class goes over the basics of planning a backpacking trip, the actual trip, and after essentials of a trip. We really just want to teach how fun hiking and backpacking can be and the important characteristics it teaches us!

This course introduces the practice of using mindfulness to work through stress. Mindfulness is paying attention in a particular way, and students will be shown how utilize this process in the reduction of their stress as well as throughout their lives.


Prerequisites
none

As Sun Tzu said in The Art of War, "The greatest victory is that which requires no battle." Can this peaceful victory be achieved? In this class, you become a leader of a country in the midst of turmoil. You make all of the decisions, but remember, every decision you make has an effect on those around you. Sign up for this class and let's find out what happens.

What makes an action ethical or not? How can we become better leaders in the world around us? These are difficult questions but no doubt as important as any other, and this class aims to address those questions and more.


Prerequisites
None

Learn how to rhetorically analyze a piece of text in order to craft an argument of what the author's purpose or goal is from the evidence hidden within the language of the text itself. Using Ethos, Pathos, Logos, and the structure of the English language, we can unlock secrets within a text that could not be seen otherwise.

Enjoy a break for lunch with your friends! Please register for at least one lunch period on each day of the program.

What do class scheduling, data routing, sorting algorithms, and choosing 12 donuts from 5 types have in common? All of those problems can be solved using the math learned in this class. We will go over the math that you DIDN'T learn in high school, such as graph theory (the graph coloring problem, stable marriage problem), sums and recurrences, counting (sounds simple but is the coolest thing you'll learn), and probability (hint, it's not what you'd expect). If you're interested in the design and analysis of algorithms, this class is for you!


Prerequisites
No courses required, but a strong understanding of numbers and algebra is preferred.

We'll go through one or two coding challenges using Python 3 (or a language of your choice). We will start with coming up with ideas for problems, then writing pseudocode, then writing actual code, and we will work at debugging any problems in that code. If we have time, we will discuss ways of improving the solution we have, such as improving coding style and optimality of the code.


Prerequisites
You must already know how to write code. Ideally, you will have taken AP Computer Science or equivalent, or you are doing well in AP Computer Science. You should be comfortable with loops and arrays.

Students will learn the fundamentals of chemistry that will help students of any background. I will cover atoms, compounds, molecules, stochiometry, moles, and electron configuration


Prerequisites
N/A

Learn the basics of programming and build a cool game or animation using Scratch! Scratch is a programming language that allows you to very quickly create customized animations- we'll be going through a brief tutorial, and then students will have free time to create their own projects.

Try your hand at logic puzzles, prisoner-freeing puzzles, mathematical paradoxes, lateral thinking problems, and everything in between! While you’re at it, snack on some pretzels, which will be supplemented with Nutella and other pretzel-friendly foods.

Game theory is the study of conflict and cooperation between intelligent, rational (that's you!) decision-makers.

Do you want to learn how to maximize your Oreo earnings in a game of "Prisoner's Dilemma?" Or understand why you make the decisions you make?

Then come extend your Monopoly strategy to understand real-word phenomena such as political campaigns, competition among corporations, and even the ideal eBay bid!

Imagine the following:
You open up your iPhone, take a picture of a cool tree, and post it to Facebook. Your friend standing next to you gets a notification, opens their iPhone, and sees your tree.

This seemingly trivial scenario makes use of the most complex systems humans have created, and it is an absolute marvel that we have this capability. In this class I will try to break our scene into its component parts; I will explain in detail how each part of this process works, from snapping a picture to the structure of the internet. By the end of the class I hope to impart a sense of awe towards technology we often take for granted.

Our goal is to understand how information moves around: from a tree that you can see in front of your face, to a photo your friend sees on their phone. We start with how phone cameras work and the process of turning a physical tree into a collection of bits. We then move onto wifi and the structure of the internet, and look at how that series of bits gets from your phone to a big computer in a big warehouse somewhere in California. We will discuss briefly how social media like Facebook works, and then see the information flow back from that warehouse into your friend's phone so they can finally see your tree.

We will move pretty fast and discuss a lot, but there aren't any prerequisites and everyone should be able to keep up.


Prerequisites
None

Use sugar cubes to model and locate Connecticut's geographic center of mass, center of population, and center of Dunkin' Donuts! Students will use concepts of densities, volumes, partitions, and summations to make such calculations. Extensions will be made to introduce the idea of integration in three dimensions.

Imagine knowing what those streaming lines of words in those green screens you see in movies like Matrix (even though in matrix those things mean nothing). In this class, you will get to explore basic techniques hackers used in the past, how they work, and how they are effective. Also included in course is the basics of C programming language. (No experience in C is required).

Suppose you have a flat board with some pegs sticking out of it. You take a rubber band, stretch it around the pegs and then release it, letting it contract to a shape that contains all of the pegs inside of it. It turns out this shape for the given configuration of pegs has a special name: the convex hull.

What properties does the convex hull have? And more importantly, how can we find it given the set of pegs? In this class, we will look at some very clever algorithms that tackle exactly this problem. If time permits, we will also go over some applications of convex hull algorithms to different fields of computer science.


Prerequisites
Familiarity with concepts from algebra and coordinate geometry. A little bit of programming experience will also help.

Why can’t I divide by zero? Why can’t I cancel “x” from both sides of a polynomial equation. Why can’t I have more than two operations (addition/subtraction, multiplication/division) on a set? Frequently, these questions are dismissed in early math classes. However, the answer most certainly is not: “It just is that way.” This course will give an introduction to the fundamental structures that underlie all of math and answer some of these simple, but deep questions. While not comparable to a full semester course in abstract algebra, expect to gain a working familiarity with extremely powerful concepts. Examples and applications will be accessible to all levels of prior math experience.

Key Words: Group, Ring, Vector Space, Module, Field, Algebra


Prerequisites
None; Knowing how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in the integers is all that is necessary. Knowing what a vector is may be helpful, but will not be essential to the bulk of the material.

This class is a broad overview of the deep ocean circulation. By the end of this class, students will become familiar with the concept of density and will get an idea of how ocean currents work. Through hands-on laboratory experiments students will examine the effect temperature and salinity have on the density of water and how differences in the density of water can cause currents to form and move.


Prerequisites
None!

Have you ever wondered why an egg cracks when you drop it? The answer is momentum and impulse, two simple physics concepts. Come learn some cool physics and try to defeat momentum by building an egg cradle to prevent an egg from breaking when dropped.

From a form of currency, to the food of gods, to an expression of love, chocolate has had a long and fascinating cultural history. Come and learn how the rather unassuming plant of Theobroma cacao came to give us such a tasty treat and how its profound significance has evolved through time.

Without help, many important chemical reactions in industry and in biology are WAY WAY WAY too slow to be useful. Catalysts allow for these reactions to proceed faster, but how do they do it? This class will explore the particular mechanisms of speeding up reactions using a few real-life examples of chemical or biological catalysts. The entire class will be supplemented by demonstrations that will allow students to learn the interesting characteristics of chemical catalysis. These lessons will be further supported through open discussion and small-group collaboration sessions. The class material is applicable to the fields of chemistry, biology, and medicine.


Prerequisites
Willingness to share thoughts and observations.

Have you ever wondered about what part of the brain your memory is in? Have you ever wondered where your emotions come from? The brain controls every move you make, every breath you take, and everything you see, hear and touch. It is the most complex and important organ in the body, but one of the least understood. This class will cover many of the different areas of the brain and their functions. We will talk about how you come to see, hear, feel and remember things. Hopefully through this class, students will begin to understand how the entire world that they perceive around them is represented in their own heads.

Have you ever wondered how exactly vaccines work? Or why it's said that you can't catch the same cold twice? In this class we will discuss how the specialized cells of the adaptive immune system manage to recognize the wide range of bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can threaten our health, and then how our cells form memory to be more effective at fighting them off in the future.


Prerequisites
Some background in biology would be helpful!

Have you ever bitten into a fresh strawberry and tasted little more than water, only to try strawberry yoghurt and taste a clear strawberry flavor? This seminar explains the scientific and political causes, and effects, for this “Dorito Effect”. In short, "natural" flavors hijack our biological responses to foods, leading to serious problems, such as nutritional deficiencies and obesity. What are these flavors in a molecular sense, to maintain the “natural” label? How do they “hijack” our body's responses? How can "natural" flavors cause diet-related diseases, if they are not food themselves? These are some of the questions you will be able to answer after participating in this seminar. Also, you will get to explore the other side of the story: Can the dorito effect solve the problems it has created?
Categories: Science, Humanities


Prerequisites
Optional Reading: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/14/books/review/the-dorito-effect-by-mark-schatzker.html (Most relevant up to the line: “It’s doable; it just needs to be done.”)

In this course, we will take a look at some of the components of the universe and investigate the ambiguity surrounding the Big Bang Theory, life on other planets, dark energy, and dark matter in order to facilitate a discussion on those topics.

This course will cover some of the most fascinating wonders of psychology. We will explore flaws in the human mind, and we will think about how these flaws are actually essential to our existence as human beings. We will touch upon illusions, reasons for sexual desires, a few incredible personal stories, as well as a variety of other interesting basics of psychology. My goal is for you to truly understand what makes humans incredible, and of course, for you to have your minds blown.

Have you ever wondered what’s going on inside your brain that allows you to develop different emotions and thoughts while listening to music or playing an instrument? Are you also potentially interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare field? In this class, we will discuss the impact of music on the human brain, and more specifically, how it affects the brain during illness and injury- on both a psychological and biological level. You will also learn how important it is to treat a patient as a whole, or in other words, how to establish an emotional connection with people, something that is not taught directly in school. Through videos, group discussions, and interactive activities, you will learn how music positively impacts the brain, and how it exemplifies a critical method in not only being able to connect with others on a deep emotional level, but also, aid in the rate of recovery from illness or injury. In addition, you will be taught how to apply this information to your own everyday life, so that you can improve your future interactions with all people, whether or not you go into health care.

"We need to hook our audience!" - Sajan. The beautiful Langrange formulation of physics considers motion without dealing with all of those pesky forces. By instead analyzing the kinetic and potential energy of a system, the Lagrangian allows complicated physics problems, such as a block sliding down a ramp where the ramp is on wheels and free to move, to be solved with relative simplicity. Come watch us derive the Euler-Lagrange equation, then follow along as we walk-through some neat problems. This class will give you a sneak peak at one of the many things to come in your future physics classes, after high school.


Prerequisites
It would be good if you are familiar with differential calculus, as we will be looking at some differential equations. Also, some familiarity with the basics of Newtonian physics including how to make and analyze a free body diagram and solve for the equations of motion is recommended. Feel free to come even if you're not familiar with these ideas, but expect it to be difficult.

Do you never want to do laundry again? Be bulletproof? If you answered yes to these questions, then you should learn about nanotechnology! Nanotechnology works with matters at the scale of 1 to 100 nanometers. One nanometer is so small that Shaquille O’Neal, is 2,160,000,000 nanometers tall. This course shortly explores the mechanism/history behind nanotechnology, and focuses mostly on its applications in medicine, electronics, environment, and etc.

Do you ever wonder if another person exactly the same as you can be produced? Cloning has the answer to that. In this class, we go over various cloning techniques such as somatic cell nuclear transfer, and how we have implement these techniques on animals, such as sheep.


Prerequisites
Some background in Biology would be helpful but it's not necessary!

Proteins are the basic molecular machines of our body, and yet their incredible array of functions arise from a startlingly simple DNA code. This course is an overview of how DNA sequences eventually give rise to specific protein structures, how these structures allow proteins to perform their functions, and how we can use this knowledge to engineer proteins for novel applications in science and medicine.


Prerequisites
High school biology and chemistry. AP-level chemistry helpful but not required

Is it possible to edit the very genetic code that makes you who you are? Learn the science behind the buzz about CRISPR/Cas9, the revolutionary technique that allows scientists to specifically and permanently edit genomes, and decide for yourself what this means for our future.


Prerequisites
High-school level biology and chemistry.

Have you ever wondered about what genes are? Or how information from your parents is passed on to you? Or how the environment influences your genes? Or maybe even just why genetics matters?

This class covers some of the basics of genetics including what DNA is, how transcription and translation work, and how heredity (how information is passed on) works. We will also discuss epigenetics, genetic engineering, and what happens when something goes wrong in the form of genetic disease.


Prerequisites
Understanding of basic biology.

If you want to know how a car works, you read the instruction manual – but cells don’t come with one. This class will teach you the basic strategies that all biologists use to figure out how cells work. We’ll also learn some of the most important tools in a cell biologist’s arsenal, including fluorescence microscopy, chromatography, and genome editing. At the end of the class, you will design an experiment with these tools to tackle an unanswered question in cell biology.

Loosely inspired by the first few lectures of Prof. Thomas Pollard's cell biology course at Yale.


Prerequisites
High school biology will be helpful, especially the parts about DNA, RNA and proteins. However, you should still be able to follow along without it.

Are you a fish? That seems like a silly question, but according to evolutionary history, you just might be.

We'll start off by reviewing how evolution works, and how it creates new species. We'll learn how scientists use the tree of life to represent the complex relationships between the millions of species alive today. We'll talk about how we should classify organisms into groups (like mammals and birds) and why, evolutionarily speaking, people are actually fish.

In the second half, we’ll learn about cladistics and parsimony - how scientists used many small clues like the shape of a dinosaur’s pelvis to solve the puzzle of how species are related. You’ll then get some clues of your own, and use them to lay out a few branches of the tree of life.


Prerequisites
None! If you haven't taken much biology, you'll be fine. Also, even if you've taken AP biology, you will learn some new things.

The laws of physics work perfectly if you play time backwards, but this flies in the face of our everyday experience. Your headphones come out of your pockets tangled, but never perfectly rolled up; a drop of dye spreads in water, but never re​-​concentrates itself. In this course, we will explore why this happens, showing that it arises purely from statistics and probabilities rather than some fundamental force. Eventually, we will discover a specific quantity called "entropy", arguably the most important number in your life.


Prerequisites
Basic understanding of probabilities

A careful examination of the complexities of biomedical research, with specific applications in the field of biomaterials and a separate ecological and evolutionary investigation about mammalogy, morphology and CT scanning.


Prerequisites
Limited biological background beneficial, but not required.

We'll be going through a variety of interesting experiments in the field of psychology. These experiments will include concepts from social psychology and decision making. We will talk about bystander effect, attention blindness, the Milgram experiment, heuristics, and biases, and others. We will also talk about the statistical techniques required to make experiments valid.


Prerequisites
None

Biochemistry is the intersection of biology and chemistry. If you like both and want to see both in action, come to this class! We will first review some chemical principles, such as thermodynamics and bonding, then try to apply them to DNA, RNA, and proteins. This is a survey course that will cover the broad strokes of biochemistry. If you want any clarification on the material or supplemental reading, feel free to email me at angela.jin@yale.edu!


Prerequisites
High school biology and chemistry are recommended but not required.

In this course we will travel from the deepest point of the world's ocean (the Mariana Trench) to the highest mountain on earth (Mt Everest). Using a hands-on approach we will visually construct and discuss the geologic processes that form the amazing and varied features of our planet.

Could cabbage juice help solve the plight of marine wildlife? Simple chemistry experiments can be critical in understanding timely world issues. The world is currently facing a major environmental challenge in ocean acidification, but this phenomenon is rooted in simple acid-base chemistry. We’ll start by going over the chemistry behind acids and bases, and carry out some simple laboratory experiments to better understand these processes using common household items. We’ll then connect this information to ocean acidification, touching on how it works, its effects on biology, geology, and human health, and how we can moderate this situation.

This course teaches about some concepts of physics through the familiar context of Star Wars.


Prerequisites
basic algebra and trigonometry.

Have you ever wondered about what makes optical illusions possible? In this course, we'll talk about a few common optical illusions and the neuroscience that makes them possible. You'll understand just what goes on in our brain when we look at optical illusions, and also how optical illusions can help us understand how the brain normally operates. We will tackle concepts like color afterimages and inattentional blindness, among others. No prior knowledge of neuroscience is required, but an interest in how the brain works is recommended!

Gather round for some stories featuring the pioneers of quantum mechanics, including Einstein, Heisenberg, and Dirac; build your own wavefunction and figure out its energies; and learn about a smattering of quantum experiments and tech from the 1900s to today!

What happens when.the magical creatures of Harry Potter meet muggle biology?
Come find out how phylogenetic trees work and why evolutionary biologists use them. Then, test out your skills on fantastic beasts from Harry Potter and beyond!
Intended for students who have little or no experience with phylogeny.


Prerequisites
Be ready to draw! Bad artists welcome.

In his 1944 book "What is Life?", the physicist Erwin Schrodinger tackled the most fundamental question in all of biology. Today, in 2017, we still don't have a satisfying answer. Join us in a conversation that spans biology, physics, and philosophy to find out why answer this three word question is so hard.


Prerequisites
Basic biology (e.g. what is a cell?)

Why do fads go away overtime and how do they happen in the first place? This class will look at different fads from cults to clothing and iPhone apps and how our psychology causes them to arise,

Have you ever wondered why we get fevers? Are you wondering what on heart potatoes have to do with it? If you said yes to any of these questions, this is the class for you! In this class, we will talk about enzymes and how they respond to changes in their environment, particularly when we get fevers. This class will also involve a demonstration using potatoes to show the effect of temperature on enzyme-driven reactions.


Prerequisites
A little knowledge of Biology and enzymes is helpful but not necessary.

Oncology is largest growing sector of the pharmaceutical industry and the majority of newly launched/pipeline drugs target cancer. There is a lot of new activity in the field of cancer therapeutics including checkpoint inhibitors, CAR T cell therapy, and tumor agnostic treatment approaches. Learn more about the challenges specific to the development of these new paradigms for treatment and their potential for the future. We will also look behind the curtain at the motivations of pharmaceutical companies and the ways in which they design their strategy.


Prerequisites
Some introduction to biology.