Forensic Science Courses

Science in the Time of COVID - Lessons from the Pandemic

Insights from network epidemiologists on COVID-19's impact on scientific research, institutional interactions, and societal norms. Explores surprises, lasting effects, and future implications of the pandemic.

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

Text-Based Timeline Analysis and New Instruments for the Science of Stories

Exploring Twitter data as a telescope for observing collective human thought, revealing insights into sentiment, narrative power, and social dynamics through innovative text analysis techniques.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Art and Science in Paradigm Shifts - Natalie Elliot Interview

Explore the intersection of art and science through paradigm shifts, Shakespeare's works, and the emergence of life. Delve into storytelling, alien artifacts, and interdisciplinary perspectives on literature and scientific discovery.

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

Fighting Hate Speech with AI and Social Science

Exploring AI and social science approaches to combat hate speech online, discussing research on classifying hate and counter speech patterns to promote civility in digital spaces.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Art and Science as Parallel and Divergent Ways of Knowing

Explore the historical convergence and modern divergence of art and science as methods of understanding the world, with insights from artists, scientists, and cultural figures.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Sci-Fi Science and Complex Systems - Exploring Alien Civilizations

Explore the intersection of sci-fi and science as researchers model a three-parent alien civilization, discussing societal implications, speculative research, and the impact of small changes on complex systems.

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

Complexity Science and the Nobel Prize in Physics 2021

Explore Parisi's groundbreaking work on spin glasses and its impact on understanding complex systems across physics, biology, and computer science, from atomic to planetary scales.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Is Free Will an Illusion? What Can Cognitive Science Tell Us?

Explore the philosophical debate on free will, determinism, and moral responsibility with Daniel Dennett. Examine cognitive science insights and their implications for our understanding of human agency and ethics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Complex Science of Cyberdefense - Computer Immunology

Exploring cyberdefense through immunology concepts, adapting biological defense mechanisms to address digital threats and vulnerabilities in complex computational systems.

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

On the Evolution of Sex and the Advantages of Recombination - 2013 Science Board Symposium

Explore the evolution of sex and recombination advantages with Sarah Otto. Delve into epistasis, costs, finite population effects, and analytical models in this comprehensive examination of sexual reproduction.

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

Beauty and Truth in Mathematics and Science - Lecture 1

Explore the role of beauty in guiding humanity's quest for understanding the world, examining interactions between beliefs, values, and scientific truth.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

What Is Feminist Data Science? - Incorporating Feminist Thinking into Data-Driven Research

Explore feminist data science principles and their application in humanities research, including case studies on women's invisible labor, Black activism, and innovative data visualization techniques.

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

Alien Crash Site - Speculative Science of Three-Parent Alien Civilizations - Episode 8

Explore speculative "sci-fi science" with SFI researchers, discussing extraterrestrial civilizations, three-parent families, and the interplay between individuals and society. Delve into counterfactuals and their role in scientific research and sci-fi.

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

Mandelbrot, 1/f Noise, and The Mind's Eye in Complexity Science

Exploring Mandelbrot's contributions to 1/f noise, long-range dependence, and fractional models. Discusses the impact of cognitive diversity on scientific progress and the importance of visual thinking in mathematics.

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

InterPlanetary Film Scores - Art, Craft, and Science in Sci-Fi Soundtracks

Explore the art, craft, and science behind iconic sci-fi film scores through live performance and insightful analysis, revealing the secrets that make these soundtracks unforgettable.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video