Social Sciences Courses and Certifications

Stanford Seminar - Partisan Gerrymandering and the Supreme Court: The Role of Social Science

Explore partisan gerrymandering, legal challenges, and social science's role in measuring electoral fairness. Gain insights on redistricting metrics and their potential impact on future elections and political reform.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Smart Glass - How Metal Ions May Revolutionize Tinting and Energy Efficiency

Stanford engineers unveil dynamic windows using metal ions and voltage for rapid tinting, potentially reducing energy costs by 20%. Applications include buildings, vehicles, and eyewear.

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

Stanford Seminar - Intelligence Augmentation Through the Lens of Interactive Data Visualization

Explore interactive data visualization's role in human-machine partnerships, bridging mental models with machine learning, and addressing epistemological challenges in the era of generative AI.

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

Going Beyond the Here and Now - Counterfactual Simulation in Human Cognition

Explore how counterfactual simulation shapes human understanding of causality, responsibility, and decision-making in physical and psychological domains through innovative cognitive research.

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

Alphy and Alphy Reflect - Creating a Reflective Mirror to Advance Women

Explore innovative social media platform designed to empower women through inspiring content, educational resources, and reflective communication tools, fostering a supportive community for personal growth.

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

Decarbonizing the Grid - Technology and Policy

Explore technical opportunities and policy drivers for integrating distributed energy resources to ensure grid resilience and decarbonization, featuring insights from Stanford experts.

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

Stanford Seminar - How Can We Understand and Evaluate Election Forecasts, Given That N=15 or Less

Explore election forecasting challenges, including poll analysis, nonresponse bias, and political polarization. Learn to interpret forecasts and understand limitations in predicting outcomes with limited data.

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

Disability Research: From Absence to Action - SMAC 2021 Session 4

Explore disability research, from absence to action, examining best practices, survey results, and the capability imperative in our current system.

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

Do-It-Yourself Disability Advocacy - Approaches by Students and Faculty

Explore student and faculty approaches to disability advocacy, focusing on frameworks, journeys, partnerships, and strategies for meaningful change in healthcare education.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Power and Benefit of Disabled Professionals in Healthcare

Explores the impact of disabled healthcare professionals, addressing challenges, accommodations, and benefits for patient care and medical practice.

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

Disability and COVID-19: Ethical Challenges and Inclusive Solutions

Exploring COVID-19's impact on disability communities, ethical challenges, and calls for justice. Discusses triage concerns, research gaps, and the intersection of disability with race and healthcare access.

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

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare

Explore strategies to combat healthcare disparities, enhance diversity in the workforce, and foster inclusivity, leading to improved patient care and organizational success.

• edX
• On-Demand
• $498.00

Stanford Seminar - Modular Mass Transit System

Explore innovative modular mass transit systems with NEXT Future Transportation's CTO. Learn about challenges, solutions, and the future of urban mobility in this Stanford seminar.

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

Stanford Seminar - Computers, Programming, Addiction, False News, Alternative Facts

Explore the impact of the Internet on cognition, behavior, and society. Discusses addiction, false information, and changing social interactions in the digital age.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Machineries of Doubt & Disinformation

Explore the machinery of doubt and disinformation in science and politics, from tobacco to climate change. Learn about tactics used to spread misinformation and challenges in maintaining informed skepticism in the digital age.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video