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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-03-2024 to 05-03-2024Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 02:00 PM-03:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Karl KindtTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisEngage with Karl Kindt, a certified Missouri substitute teacher holding two Master's Degrees, as we embark on an exploration of zoo creatures and some intriguing unusual beings. Zoom in on their distinctive features and delve into the fascinating concept of devolution. Discover the evolutionary twists and turns that have shaped these creatures, unraveling... read moreEngage with Karl Kindt, a certified Missouri substitute teacher holding two Master's Degrees, as we embark on an exploration of zoo creatures and some intriguing unusual beings. Zoom in on their distinctive features and delve into the fascinating concept of devolution. Discover the evolutionary twists and turns that have shaped these creatures, unraveling the mysteries of their unique characteristics. Join us for an enlightening session that combines education and curiosity, providing valuable insights into the diverse world of creatures and the evolutionary processes that have molded their existence. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-13-2024 to 05-13-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Ronald McLachlanTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisEmbark on a captivating exploration of Stellar Evolution in this comprehensive class. We'll journey through the vast cosmos, beginning with a scale model of the solar system and our nearest star. Witness the awe-inspiring process of star birth, understanding the intricacies of celestial creation. Explore the life cycle of our sun, from its spectrum and... read moreEmbark on a captivating exploration of Stellar Evolution in this comprehensive class. We'll journey through the vast cosmos, beginning with a scale model of the solar system and our nearest star. Witness the awe-inspiring process of star birth, understanding the intricacies of celestial creation. Explore the life cycle of our sun, from its spectrum and fusion to its stages of youth, maturity, and ultimate transformation into a red giant, followed by its final phases as a planetary nebula and white dwarf. Delve into the dynamics of more massive stars, discovering their shorter lifespan and dramatic ends as supernovae. Uncover the cosmic aftermath, where remnants evolve into neutron stars or black holes. Illuminate your understanding with a closer look at Type I supernovae, unraveling the intriguing phenomena that shape the cosmic landscape. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of stellar evolution, from the birth of stars to their spectacular endings.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 07-09-2024 to 07-09-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 09:30 AM-11:00 AM Central TimeInstructor: Guillermo Warley, Electronics EngineerTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisExamining three major challenges our planet is facing: air pollution, water supply and climate change. Definitions, background, causes and predictions for the future, with a discussion of the potential role of engineering solutions at the institutional/educational level and the industry/commercial... read moreExamining three major challenges our planet is facing: air pollution, water supply and climate change. Definitions, background, causes and predictions for the future, with a discussion of the potential role of engineering solutions at the institutional/educational level and the industry/commercial level.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 07-16-2024 to 07-16-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 09:30 AM-11:00 AM Central TimeInstructor: Guillermo Warley, Electronics EngineerTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisExamining four technologies that have great potential to play a major role in solving, mitigating or reversing earth’s big challenges: water desalination, carbon capture utilization and storage, and batteries for EV’s and grid energy storage. A discussion of the potential help that the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence can... read moreExamining four technologies that have great potential to play a major role in solving, mitigating or reversing earth’s big challenges: water desalination, carbon capture utilization and storage, and batteries for EV’s and grid energy storage. A discussion of the potential help that the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence can provide.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 11-06-2024 to 11-06-2024Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 01:00 PM-02:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Don LucasTerm: OELocation: Zoom - San Antonio OasisPsychological science has revealed 10 factors associated with happy people. There are also things people often think are associated with being happy but are in-fact not. We will discuss this, and an emotion beyond happiness, in this class about the science of... read morePsychological science has revealed 10 factors associated with happy people. There are also things people often think are associated with being happy but are in-fact not. We will discuss this, and an emotion beyond happiness, in this class about the science of happiness.