Microbes like bacteria, viruses, and fungi quietly control our world. They do wonderful things like convert waste into nutrients for plants and animals, create food from light, and provide us with medicines. However, they can also make us sick. How do scientists “see” these invisible creatures so that they can study them? We will have a series of demonstrations that show some of the tools that scientists use to study this world that is only visible under a microscope. We will show what bacterial colonies look like, where different microbes can be found in nature, how microbes interact, and what microbes look like under a microscope. Stick around and you can put yourself into the shoes of a microbiologist! You can prepare your own sample to look at under a microscope, grow your own microbes that live in and around you, and try different fermented foods.

How do we guarantee medical care for all? Should vaccinations be mandatory? How should we distribute resources if our medical system is under stress? Is it possible to balance protecting our economy, our environment, and our citizens? Physicians, scientists, politicians and advocates work tirelessly to promote global health equity—but how? In this class, we’ll learn about how we can work towards achieving equal, accessible, and quality care for all—and what that means globally.

How do we guarantee medical care for all? Should vaccinations be mandatory? How should we distribute resources if our medical system is under stress? Is it possible to balance protecting our economy, our environment, and our citizens? Physicians, scientists, politicians and advocates work tirelessly to promote global health equity—but how? In this class, we’ll learn about how we can work towards achieving equal, accessible, and quality care for all—and what that means globally.

Artificial intelligence is one of the most revolutionary technological innovations of our time, and is now found in nearly everything from smart cars to entertainment platforms to agriculture. However, what does the rise of AI mean for the world of public health? How may it be an unprecedented tool for innovation—and how may it create entirely new obstacles? In this lecture, we will cover everything from the societal implications of AI to the cutting-edge public health solutions that are being developed today.