Do you hear too much about the problems the Climate Crisis is causing? Let's talk about the solutions and what we can do. It's much more than just turning out the lights when you're not in the room.

Topics covered: What is climate change and why is it a problem, solutions: wind power, solar power, energy storage, buildings & future vision, agriculture/food, other solutions, hope.

Class format: interactive lecture


Prerequisites
some physics would be nice but is not necessary. a basic understanding of climate change would also be nice but is also not necessary.

Stories of Solidarity will be a ethnic-studies history introduction and interactive education class designed for students in the New York City region. The curriculum targets the pedagogy of intersectional ethnic histories (i.e. History of Black-Asian relations) with the purpose of building solidarity within ethnic communities that remain persistently segregated in not only academic, but cultural and social spheres. While NYC remains one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the US, it continues to exhibit enduring trends of racial tension. With the recent rise in Black-Asian animosity following the George Floyd tragedy and rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, it is becoming increasingly clear that segregation of ethnic communities in New York contributes to the spread of misinformation and cultivates unconscious apprehension.

What am I feeling?! What do I do about it?!

We will discuss what emotions are, what functions they serve, and how to identify which primary emotion(s) you're feeling. Then we will talk about what to do with those feelings.

This class will be part lecture and part discussion. You are invited but definitely not required to participate.

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

The discovery of new materials has existed for millions of years, spanning back to the Stone Age. But as chemical, physical, and engineering processes have progressed, how have scientists developed novel ways to construct useful and fascinating materials? In this course, we will introduce the basic principles of material synthesis, followed by an examination of the techniques that probe various properties like texture, color, and resilience. Finally, we will explore modern applications of materials science in nanotechnology, biomaterials, and crystallography.


Prerequisites
Basic math and science background

This course will provide a brief introduction to the principles of biomedical engineering, with a specific focus on bioinstrumentation. Students will engage hands-on with the fundamentals of electrical engineering, and will learn how engineers develop electronic and mechanical devices to measure and analyze biological phenomena.


Prerequisites
None

Have you ever wondered what goes on in our brains when we are doing mundane activities like planning and executing tasks? What about when we are feeling? Thinking? How different are we from other animals or non-human primates? How do our early experiences contribute to the development of our brains? What is "consciousness"? Should we be worried about artificial intelligence? What is the future of neuroscience?

If you have ever asked yourself any of the questions above, you may be interested in taking "Neuroscience, Consciousness, and Everything in Between". Bring your thinking caps and burning questions, because we will be tackling some of the most elusive concepts in fields of neuroscience and consciousness in this discussion-based, interactive course.

Are you interested in psychology and working with kids? A career in school psychology might be for you! Taught by current school psychology graduate students at Teachers College, Columbia University, this course will provide an overview of the field of school psychology and the career options for this degree. There will also be time to ask the presenters questions to learn more about the field.