FREE. Columbia University Course: Introduction to Sustainable Development (ISD)

The Introduction to Sustainable Development (ISD) will close for new learner enrollment on June 15, 2016. Introduction to Sustainable Development was initially provided as an excerpt of our full course, The Age of Sustainable Development (ASD).  Given the overlapping content, we have decided to move all students by June 15 to The Age of Sustainable Development.   About this Course This course comprises three modules of Dr. Sachs' longer course, "The Age of Sustainable Development." This preview course, "Introduction to Sustainable Development" will give you an understanding of the key challenges and pathways to sustainable development - that is, economic development that is also socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable. You can find more information about unenrolling from a course (https://learner.coursera.help/hc/en-us/articles/208279756-Unenroll-from-a-course) in our Learner Help Center.

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Free All-Expenses Paid 4-week Intensive Summer Program with the Univ of the District of Columbia

The Verizon Minority Male Makers Program-Directed by the University of the District of Columbia is offering a free all-expenses paid 4-week intensive summer program from June 27, 2016 to July 22, 2016 designed to engage students in high quality, hands-on learning in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) in order to increase access to STEM focused careers and higher education. In addition to the summer program, students will receive a mentor and participate in STEM workshops during the academic year at UDC and host sites across the District!

The program is for young males of African American and Hispanic descent in grades 6th–8th. Those selected will have the opportunity to learn 3D modeling, App development, and robotics. There will be competitions, prizes and exciting field trips.

Give your child the opportunity to excel in the STEM area by receiving advance training from UDC academic leaders in the field. The Verizon Minority Male Makers program was created by Verizon, and is directed by the University of District of Columbia.

For More Information Contact

Dr. James Maiden

202 274-5768

james.maiden@udc.edu