Social Sciences Courses and Certifications

Adoption of Effective Practices in Schools - Todd Rogers - Radcliffe Institute

Explore randomized control trials for scalable interventions in education, focusing on increasing adoption of welfare-enhancing practices and innovations in schools.

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

HILT 2019 Conference - Making Peer Learning Accessible

Explore strategies and tools for inclusive peer learning, focusing on accommodating students with disabilities and implementing accessible practices in educational settings.

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

Women in Biotech - Defining and Analyzing the Problem

Experts discuss challenges and opportunities for women in biotech, exploring sociological perspectives, industry insights, and strategies for advancing gender equity in the field.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The State of the Nation's Housing 2015 - Key Findings and Trends

Comprehensive analysis of U.S. housing market trends, challenges, and opportunities, featuring expert insights on homeownership, rental markets, affordability, and demographic shifts affecting the industry.

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

Gender and the Business of Fiction - Influence on Literature and Reception

Explore gender's impact on literary fiction's creation, reception, and recognition through insights from industry experts in this thought-provoking panel discussion.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Gender Equity and Low Fertility in Postindustrial Societies

Exploring gender equity's impact on fertility rates in postindustrial societies through in-depth interviews across five countries, examining the incomplete gender-role revolution's effect on family formation.

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

Avoiding the Oil Curse: The Case of Norway

Explore Norway's strategy to avoid the "Oil Curse" and maintain social equality, featuring insights on economic balance, employment, and parental leave policies.

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

Open vs. Closed: Media, Government and Social Organization in the Information Age

Exploring the divide between open and closed systems in government, media, and society, emphasizing accountability, transparency, and the impact of digital technologies on information flow and power structures.

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

A Public Address on Democratic Activism and Rule of Law - Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi discusses democratic activism, rule of law, and civic responsibility in Myanmar, emphasizing political participation and overcoming obstacles to build a free society.

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

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

Does the Left Have a Future? - 2017-2018 Dean's Lecture in Social Sciences

Historian Michael Kazin explores the current crisis of the left in Europe and the US, analyzing its causes and potential paths forward for both radical and liberal factions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Social Justice and the New Food Activism

Explores the evolution of food activism, from market-based alternatives to critiques of organic farming, community food security, and corporate involvement, highlighting limitations and new directions in the movement.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Policies and Politics of the US Health Care System - Part 2

Experts explore state and federal healthcare policies, discussing alternative models, political dynamics, and implications for access and quality in the US healthcare system.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Policies and Politics of the US Health Care System - Part 1

Explore the complex interplay between healthcare policies and political systems in the US, examining state-level dynamics, federalism, and international perspectives to understand impacts on citizens and patients.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Plays with Words - Language and Gender in Comedy

Explore the intersection of language, gender, and comedy through performances and discussions with comedians, scholars, and improv artists, offering insights into the role of words in shaping humor and social dynamics.

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