D.I.Y. Feminisms: Libraries, Archives, & Creative Activism

Students will engage directly with feminist forms of memory keeping and cultural information production while thinking critically about the role of creative media in the formation of intersectional feminist identities. Participants will create a class zine, as well as a portfolio of creative D.I.Y. feminist media.

Introduction to Human Metabolism

This course is designed to introduce you to human metabolism from a biochemical perspective. We will explore the composition of human bodies, how our cells utilize various fuel sources, and the relative nutritional value of different types of foods through discussion of the scientific literature, laboratory experiments and environmental explorations.

Coastal Engineering

Can you picture yourself solving critical issues along our coastal waterways? As our climate changes and we see the sea levels rise, scientists and engineers must work together to create practical solutions for the future. Students will explore the current issues that impact coastal communities and collaboratively strategize how they can make positive changes for resilience and sustainability now and moving forward.