United States Courses & Certifications

Ask What You Can Do - Inspiring Public Service

Engaging discussion on public service careers featuring diverse perspectives from military, politics, and law enforcement. Explores motivations, challenges, and personal experiences in serving the public.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Unquiet Meals Make Ill Digestions - Science and Cooking Lecture Series

Explore the intersection of science and cooking with experts Dave Arnold and Harold McGee. Discover historical developments, innovative techniques, and the scientific principles behind culinary arts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reflections on Leading India's National Health Organizations

Insights from India's former Health Secretary on leading national health initiatives, focusing on strategy, evidence-based decision-making, and overcoming challenges in public health administration.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Women, Rights, and Power - Making Democracy

Explore women's roles in democratization, gender-specific issues in new democracies, and diverse perspectives on women's rights and power from leading experts in a panel discussion.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

It's Complicated - 375 Years of Women at Harvard

Historian Helen Lefkowitz Horowitz explores Harvard's complex 375-year relationship with women, from exclusion to gradual inclusion, highlighting the ongoing struggle for equity in higher education.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Knocking on Heaven's Door - Exploring Fundamental Physics and Cosmology

Explore the frontiers of physics with Lisa Randall as she discusses fundamental particles, extra dimensions, dark matter, and the Large Hadron Collider, bridging theoretical insights with experimental possibilities.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Bird Flu Research: Dangerous Information on a Deadly Virus

Experts debate publishing bird flu research that made the virus more contagious, exploring scientific freedom, biosecurity, and public health implications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Toxic Stress of Early Childhood Adversity - Impact and Interventions

Explores toxic stress in early childhood, its long-term health impacts, and policy strategies to counteract adversity. Discusses new pediatric guidelines and interdisciplinary approaches to promote resilience and healthy development.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Molecules, Movement, and Motors - Shedding Light on Motor Function

Explore single-molecule biophysics, kinesin motors, and optical traps. Discover how molecular machines work through cutting-edge experiments and statistical analysis.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Boosting Vitamin D: Not Enough or Too Much? - Current Science Controversies

Exploring the debate on optimal vitamin D intake, examining new recommendations, expert disagreements, and implications for public health and nutrition.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Supercommittee Collapse and America's Healthcare Future

Examining implications of Congressional budget decisions on U.S. healthcare, focusing on potential Medicare cuts, policy changes, and their impact on healthcare costs and delivery systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Rebuild the Dream: The Next American Economy - A Public Address

Van Jones analyzes economic shifts, comparing Occupy Wall Street and Tea Party movements, exploring their frustrations and structures. He discusses new economic possibilities, veterans' issues, and strategies for economic growth and social change.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reporting from a Transformed America: Echoes of 9/11

Journalists reflect on 9/11's impact on America and journalism, discussing personal experiences, societal changes, and the evolving media landscape in the two decades since the attacks.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Contagion: Exploring Modern Epidemics - Part 2 of 5

Exploring modern epidemics and innovative solutions like gene drives to combat diseases. Discusses ethical considerations and community involvement in biotechnology applications.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Contagion - Exploring Modern Epidemics: Infectious Disease - Part 1

Explore modern epidemics with leading experts discussing infectious diseases, genomics, and public health challenges. Gain insights into global health threats and cutting-edge research in epidemiology.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video