Most math teachers get into teaching the subject for two reasons. The first is clearly the pay, but the second is because they love math. How often, though, does the average math teacher get to learn and explore their passion for the subject matter. Between grading tests and homework assignments, meeting students for extra help,…
Afrofuturism is a genre of literature, music, cinema, and art that intersects Black culture, history, and technology. Though coined in 1993, by cultural critic Mark Dery, this collection of creative expression has roots that reach back to the 19th century. Afrofuturism imagines worlds in which Black people use their creativity and ingenuity to craft their…
What is gene therapy? How does CRISPR work? Are these techniques safe for humans? Come join us to dive into the world of molecular biology! Genetic engineering is no longer just for sci-fi novels and tv shows, it has become a part of everyday news and language. Whether it’s a child receiving gene therapy for…
Nourish your mind and spirit through writing in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This course will explore the writing of New Mexican and Southwestern authors including but not limited to Rudolfo Anaya, Leslie Marmon Silko, Kristen Valdez Quade, and N. Scott Momaday, each of whom capture something unique about their place and time. We will practice…
Mercutio and Tybalt. Edgar and Edmund. Hamlet and Laertes. The fights, duels, and other “cooperative violence” in Shakespeare can be a thrilling denouement or a moment of absolute heartbreak, and they are a fun challenge for any fight director. But a good fight director also knows that these moments of violence are not isolated from…
