In Massachusetts and in the world, ~30% of greenhouse gas emissions come from buildings. The transition to renewable energy sources, like geothermal networks, is essential for reducing emissions and mitigating climate change. These transitions, however, are not just technological but also have significant social, political, and environmental dimensions. In this class, you will learn about thermal energy networks and how they are one of the most efficient systems available to deliver climate-friendly heating and cooling equitably to entire neighborhoods. These technologies are not well covered in education systems nor well understood by decision makers, but through lecture, activities, and discussion, you'll get valuable insights into the current decarbonization scene. We will also discuss what roles youth can play in decarbonizing our communities. Let’s accelerate decarbonization together!

This class is an introduction to modular arithmetic, a number system in which 7 + 9 = 5 can be a reasonable statement. It's utilized all over the place in math and computer science, but more importantly it's cool and fun and accessible! There will be some lecture portions but most intuition will be built through activities.

Teaching is hard. This class will teach actionable tips and tricks to improving your teaching, whether your goal is to become better at helping your friends with homework or to become an educational content creator. Mathematics (Algebra I) will be the subject we use as our example. Come learn the basic strategies that can revolutionize your explanatory process!