What do J.K. Rowling’s Ministry of Magic, Ursula Le Guin’s Hainish colonization, and Andy Weir’s Martian Hab have in common? You may have your own answers to this question, but in this class, we’ll treat these three or others as examples of world-building: decisions a writer makes about the background of the story they’re telling. We’ll ask what makes good world-building, generate some questions about setting to use when writing, and practice using those questions for group and individual mini-stories.

Ready to go beyond cranes and frogs? Come discover modular origami and construct some folded-paper awesomeness! All levels welcome, from beginners to origami masters.

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.

Welcome, ye young padawans. We shall initiate you into the art of ULTIMATE air guitar/drums/clarinet/violin/etc. Come prepared to ROCK YOUR WORLD. We will watch performances of THE AIR MASTERS and practice techniques. FOUR AIR BANDS WILL ENTER. ONLY ONE CAN WIN. ONLY THE CHOSEN AIR BAND WILL MAKE IT THROUGH ALL THE CHALLENGES.

One of the best ways to learn new origami models is to practice them with other folders. In this workshop, you’ll get a chance to share your favorite projects with the class and pick up some new projects from your neighbors. Please bring (on paper or in your mind) one origami project you’d like to share. Simple models are welcome!

What do J.K. Rowling’s Ministry of Magic, Ursula Le Guin’s Hainish colonization, and Andy Weir’s Martian Hab have in common? You may have your own answers to this question, but in this class, we’ll treat these three and others as examples of world-building: decisions a writer makes about the background of the story they’re telling. We’ll ask what makes good world-building, generate some questions about setting to use when writing, and practice using those questions for group and individual mini-stories.

Come find out how phylogenetic trees work and why evolutionary biologists use them. Then, test out your phylogeny skills on a crazy collection of imaginary creatures! Intended for students who have little to no experience with phylogeny.

In this class, we'll explore questions related to the biology of birds: Why do feathers look the way they do? How does flight work? And of course, which came first: the chicken or the egg?

Ready to go beyond cranes and frogs? Come discover modular origami and construct some folded-paper awesomeness! All levels welcome, from beginners to origami ninjas.

Have you ever looked out the window of a car and wondered what's going on out there? In this class, we'll explore how roads affect frogs, why the plant life is different along roads, and what the differences might be between birds that avoid roads and birds that don't.

Prepare to be surprised with an assortment of random cool topics! Taught by an ensemble of admins, potential topics could include but are not limited to: typography, giant viruses, game theory, Greek mythology, and so much more!

Origami usually focuses on constructing beautiful things, but in this class we'll build a model that's just as awesome while falling apart as it is assembled together. (This class relies on the power of the human hand - no explosives will be used.)

Have you ever wondered how the human genome was sequenced? How about the ways DNA can be used to solve crimes and cure diseases? In this class, we will learn how DNA sequencing works with a hands-on activity. Come ready to explore the molecule of life!

Come take your origami skills to the next level! In this class, we'll go beyond cranes and swans to build a modular masterpiece from simple units of folded paper.

Paper footballs? Been there. Cranes? Done that. Come take your origami skills to a new level - learn modular origami! Each week, we will learn to fold a basic unit, and from that unit we will construct amazing paper polyhedra. Because the units are simple and the finished models are fascinating, this class is appropriate for all levels of origami experience.

Ready to go beyond cranes and frogs? Come discover modular origami and construct a sphere of folded-paper awesomeness! Appropriate for all levels, from beginners to origami ninjas.