Skills you'll gain

There are 9 modules in this course

Learn how a unique research station in the Arizona desert is used to investigate big ideas, such as how Earth systems interact, the effects of climate change, and what our future holds. Go back in time thousands of years with information locked in ancient trees, and travel into an imagined future where humans become Martians. Collect and analyze your own scientific data, discuss big questions with participants from around the world, and gain novel insights and understanding about our wonderfully unique planet.

Climate Disruption

The Science of Water Availability

Desert Plants, Climate, and Changing Landscapes

Rainforests in an Altered World

Sea Changes in our Marine Environment

Soil Science - Foundations & Implications

Feeding the Future

Life and Resources in Space - Should We Go There?

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