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- Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Your Healthcare Online
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Speaker: Rebecca King
Dates: 7/10/2026 - 8/7/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 5
Modality: Online
Fee: $0.00
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already shaping the way we receive medical care, from scheduling appointments and billing insurance, to making diagnoses and recommending treatments. But most patients never realize it is happening. This course uncovers the hidden role of AI in healthcare, helping members better understand its benefits and limitations, and to ask better questions. The class will break down the jargon, share real-world examples, and provide strategies to help regain control.
This course will meet online July 10, 17, 24, 31, and August 7.
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- Current Topics in Astronomical Research In-Person
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Speaker: Kerry Handron
Dates: 5/28/2026 - 6/25/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Days: Th
Sessions: 5
Modality: In-Person
Fee: $0.00
With new telescopes creating huge new databases, this is an exciting time in astronomical research. We will look at new discoveries in exoplanet research, early galaxy evolution, gravitation waves, fast radio bursts, planetary system formation, stellar evolution, the size of the universe, and will preview what we hope to soon learn about with the next generation of telescopes. Class interest will direct the course of the class.
NOTE: This course will be taught at the Allegheny Observatory, which is NOT on campus at the University of Pittsburgh.
This course will meet in person May 28, June 4, 11, 18, and 25.
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- Empowering Yourself through Computer Literacy Hybrid
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Speaker: Karen Bigrigg
Dates: 7/9/2026 - 8/6/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Days: Th
Sessions: 5
Modality: Hybrid
Fee: $0.00
This introductory course is designed to help beginners feel comfortable using a personal computer, either a desktop or laptop. The course will cover the basics of how to interact with a computer, including the differences between hardware and software, and how to exchange information with the machine. Members will learn how data is stored and used within a computer and how they can utilize basic computer productivity tools to complete specific goals.
This hybrid course will meet online and in person July 9, 16, 23, 30, and August 6.
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- Ever Wonder How Fire Works? Here's Why it Matters Online
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Speaker: Francis Deleonibus
Dates: 7/9/2026 - 8/6/2026
Times: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Days: Th
Sessions: 5
Modality: Online
Fee: $0.00
Fire is more than heat and flames; it is a chemical reaction that behaves in predictable yet complex ways. This course is an introduction to the science behind combustion, exploring how fuel, oxygen, and heat interact to create fire. Learn why understanding these principles is critical for anyone, from predicting fire behavior to staying safe in your own home and hazardous environments. This course is for members interested in fire safety, community preparedness, or simply curious about the science behind flames.
This course will meet online July 9, 16, 23, 30, and August 6.
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- Histories of Outer Space, Part 1 In-Person
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Speaker: Robert Peckyno
Dates: 5/27/2026 - 6/24/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Days: W
Sessions: 5
Modality: In-Person
Fee: $0.00
Humans have studied the heavens since ancient times for agriculture, navigation, religion, and science. Today, humans have a full time presence in space and have sent robotic observers to every planet. But, how did we get here? This course will explore the people and events that helped drive developments in astronomy, rocketry, physics, math, robotics, communications, and more. The development of basic astronomy concepts will be discussed, but no scientific background is necessary.
This course will meet in person May 27, June 3, 10, 17, and 24.
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- Practical Cybersecurity for Everyday Life Online
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Speaker: Jaclyn Joyce
Dates: 7/6/2026 - 8/3/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 5
Modality: Online
Fee: $0.00
This course introduces the basics of cybersecurity with a focus on practical skills for everyday life. Members will learn how common online scams work, why they are effective, and how to protect their personal accounts, devices, and information. Topics include recognizing phishing and phone scams, creating safer passwords, using multi-factor authentication, and understanding privacy tradeoffs. Course goals are to build confidence, awareness, and simple habits that help people stay safer online.
This course will meet online July 6, 13, 20, 27, and August 3.
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- Public Health 101 In-Person
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Speaker: Kailey Hughes Kramer
Dates: 7/7/2026 - 8/4/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 5
Modality: In-Person
Fee: $0.00
Are you interested in exploring the world of public health? Do you have questions about how new drugs are tested and approved? This course will cover basic public health topics, including public health history, health literacy, research bias, and types of clinical trials. We will also cover buzzwords like vaccine effectiveness, equity, and risk.
This course will meet in person July 7, 14, 21, 28, and August 4.
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- The Science of Vaccination Online
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Speaker: Kevin McDade
Dates: 7/8/2026 - 8/5/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 5
Modality: Online
Fee: $0.00
Have you ever wondered how vaccines work? There are quite a few opinions on vaccination in society and media reports and politicians often present misinformation on the function and purpose of vaccination. In this course, we will first present the basics of immunology, then we will address different types of vaccines and how they work. Later sessions of the course will explore the consequences of vaccine misinformation.
This course will meet online July 8, 15, 22, 28, and August 5.
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- Today's Technology: How Does it Work? Online
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Speaker: Elizabeth Burnette
Dates: 7/6/2026 - 8/3/2026
Times: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Days: M
Sessions: 5
Modality: Online
Fee: $0.00
Technology's pace continues to accelerate, sometimes leaving us in the dust. The purpose of this course is to put members in a position of general understanding of five important aspects of advanced technology: the Internet and the cloud; cell phones and social media; self-driving cars and trucks; blockchain and cryptocurrency; and AI. This is an introductory course on five broad and complex subjects. No prior technical knowledge is required; however, participants should come with a curious, open mind.
This course will meet online July 6, 13, 20, 27, and August 3.
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