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Technology and Innovation

Environmental Activism in the Digital Age

Paula Powell

Online

This course will explore the impact of social media on environmental activism, examining how digital platforms shape awareness and advocacy efforts. Students will learn strategies to effectively leverage social media to enhance engagement, mobilize community, and promote sustainable practices. Through case studies and hands-on projects, students will develop critical skills in content creation, campaign management, and digital storytelling, empowering them to drive positive change in environmental issues and foster a more informed public.

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Innovator's Workshop: Mastering Design Thinking & Innovation Skills

Kiesha Moodie

Wednesday., 3:30P-4:45P (Online LIVE)

This course is an immersive exploration of applying design thinking and innovation methodologies to design solutions that provide value and are compelling. This course features series of three design projects that each aimed at tackling problems with design thinking from different domains with a students environment (e.g., product, service, and spaces). This thematic approach ensures that the projects are relatable and impactful, fostering a deep connection between the students' work and their immediate environment.

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Living Forever: Lifetech and the Intersectionality of Life Expansion

Robert Hacker

Tuesday, 9:30A-12:00P

What would happen if we could live forever? Would we achieve the things we thought were impossible because time was our biggest limitation? Would humanity be improved for the better? In this course, we will discuss what it means for humans to be immortal, if it is possible, and the repercussions of immortality on humankind. We will discuss the capacities of technologies, machines and theories that may make immortality an option for humans in the future. We will discuss the impact that immortality might have on our meaning of life and a human's purpose. We will discuss our human nature, biologically, psychologically and culturally, in an attempt to determine if immortality truly is possible and what affects it will have on the way we interact with one another.

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Applied AI in Entrepreneurship

Paul Jaure

Thursday, 4:00P-6:30P

Applied AI in Entrepreneurship is a dynamic semester course that bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and entrepreneurial success. In this course, you’ll explore the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its transformative impact on business. Discover the foundations of AI - Understand the essentials of AI, such as ChatGPT and Computer Vision. Explore how AI predicts market trends and shapes investment decisions. Dive into ethical considerations and risk management in AI adoption.

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Technosociety: Emerging Technologies and their Ethical Implications

Gustavo Roque

Online

As a society, our reliance on technology has reached unprecedented heights. This reliance produces serious ethical dilemmas; however, we still want and need to use technology. What will our future look like as new technologies are introduced? This course will focus on emerging technologies and how those technologies affect the human condition.

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Customer Engagement is Digital-First

Dora Cortinas

Online

Customer experience is now decidedly digital-first. Empowered by choice and increasing control over their personal data, trust is critical, and customers expect flexibility and a thoughtful, personal touch. Therefore, the experience a company provides is as important as its products and services. Every interaction with a brand is an opportunity for a customer-centric experience that builds trust and long-term brand loyalty. To stay competitive, smart businesses are taking note and making changes to provide exceptional customer experience and are shifting to a more “customer centric” strategy, because the ability to effectively deliver a great customer experience trumps almost everything else.

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Innovation Nation: The Global Influence of Israeli Technology and Entrepreneurship

Andi Wolfer, Aaron Kaplowitz

Mon., 10:00A - 12:30P

Israel has built a reputation as an entrepreneurial powerhouse that exports industry-disrupting technologies all over the world. Visitors to the “Start-Up Nation” marvel at the innovations that have emerged from a country that once made the desert bloom.

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Digital Fairytale

Maikel Right

Online

Digital Fairytale: Once Upon A Time, is a course dedicated to evaluating the disruption of the “Smart-phone Era” and the Internet of Things have had on our holistic living experience.

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AI, Tech, and the Law

Andrej Milic

Mondays 11:00AM - 1:30PM

This course delves into a diverse array of legal and policy challenges stemming from artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and other emerging technologies. The legal framework in the areas under consideration is often either nonexistent or in its early stages. Consequently, students will have ample opportunities to contemplate how current laws can be adapted to address the regulatory and policy requirements pertinent to these advancing technologies.

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Westworld

Rhona Trauvitch

Wednesday, 11:00A-12:15P(Hybrid)

This course is an interdisciplinary adventure in Westworld. Our core material is the first season of the television series created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy (2016), a tapestry of science fiction, philosophy, narratology, and machine learning. Our course’s overarching question is What is the difference between the park’s hosts (androids) and guests (humans)? Over the course of the semester we hope students will come to realize that this difference is not nearly as large, solid, or obvious as may appear. Since we are indeed comparing, the theme of the course is fungibility and to learn about this theme we will study the philosophy of analogy.

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Changing the Game

Jennifer Houston

Online LIVE, Thursdays 3:30PM-4:45PM

"Changing the Game" is a course that explores the multifaceted dynamics of esports culture with a focus on promoting inclusivity and enhancing wellbeing within the community. Esports, a rapidly growing industry at the intersection of technology, entertainment, and competition, presents unique challenges and opportunities for fostering positive social interactions. This course will delve into a comprehensive analysis of esports culture across various dimensions. It will cover psychological insights into player behavior, team dynamics, and community interactions. Additionally, it will explore biological considerations concerning the impact of gaming on physical health, sleep patterns, and cognitive functions, emphasizing strategies for maintaining wellbeing. Cultural dynamics will be investigated, highlighting the diverse backgrounds of esports participants and audiences and their implications for inclusive practices and global engagement. Furthermore, economic perspectives will examine esports' economic structures, revenue models, labor practices, and their broader impact on industry stakeholders. Finally, ethical frameworks will evaluate issues like toxicity, discrimination, and fairness in competitive gaming, aiming to develop strategies for promoting ethical conduct and responsible gaming within the esports community. By the end of this course, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the social dynamics in esports, equipped with the knowledge and skills to foster a more inclusive and healthy esports community. Through critical analysis and practical applications, they will be prepared to influence positive change in this evolving industry.

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Humans in the Age of Bots

Francis Hill

Wednesdays 2-3:15PM (Hybrid)

Humans in the Age of Bots is a digital humanities course intersecting literature, philosophy, and technology to explore questions of the human experience in context within the increasing ubiquity of Generative AI. Using Frankenstein and Co-Intelligence as anchor texts, students will explore the themes of ¿what does it mean to be human¿ and ¿what does human progress look like¿ as well as collaborate with AI to code an interactive system from scratch that explores and provides commentary on these questions.

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Music and Artificial Intelligence: Intersections of Creativity, Technology, and Society

Ernesto Fernandez

Online

This interdisciplinary course introduces students to the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and music. Through an exploration of AI’s impact on music creation, performance, and consumption, students will investigate how technology shapes creative processes and the music industry. The course will focus on how AI operates in various musical contexts, allowing students (musicians and non- musicians alike) to engage with AI-driven tools and reflect on the ethical and social implications of AI in the arts. No prior music experience is required, and students will explore both the technical and cultural aspects of AI and music through hands-on projects and discussions.

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Player One

Maikel Right

Online

Inspired by courses taught by Emily Wood and neuroscience research conducted by Stuart Brown, this course challenges students to think differently about play and its relevance to human social and biological development.

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