Know the basics of how to play poker but want to improve? A poker pro will explain the tools you'll need to take the next step. Probable topics include: the continuation bet and how to defend against it, semibluffs, and jam-or-fold situations.

In this course, the co-instructors will lead a group discussion about how to improve gifted education, both for students participating in the discussion as well as for gifted kids in general. Topics covered will include different models of gifted education, how to self-advocate, what kind of tools and support groups are available, and how to deal with school administration. We may also try laying the groundwork to put together a resource to help gifted kids(particularly elementary school kids) make sense of the behavior of teachers, administrators, and grownups. While this course is listed as a 50-minute course, we will try to arrange it for a 1:50 block so that we can go past 50 minutes if people are interested.

A professional gambler talks about math, casinos, and myths and realities of professional gambling. Topics covered will include how probability can lead to profitable opportunities in casinos(i.e. card counting, use and abuse of bonus jackpots), why many math nerds are playing poker, and why casinos fear gambling teams.