Lectures, History and Science   

Learn how to design smarter experiments that save time, reduce cost, and deliver meaningful results. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore how to test multiple variables efficiently, avoid common experimental pitfalls, and make data-driven decisions. You’ll apply practical strategies to real engineering scenarios, using simple analysis techniques to interpret results without relying on complex statistics. By the end, you’ll have the skills to plan, execute, and evaluate experiments more effectively—helping you solve technical problems faster and with greater confidence.

In this course, you’ll learn how engineers design systems to separate pollutants from air, water, and solids. Using real examples, you’ll explore how to identify material properties, choose separation methods, and design effective treatment sequences. With only algebra required, you’ll practice problem-solving strategies to invent and analyze pollution control processes that prevent harm to people and the environment.

Step beyond the familiar history books and uncover the lesser-known, surprising, and sometimes strange stories of World War II in this four-part series. You’ll explore events and perspectives that are often overlooked—stories that are unusual, unexpected, and deeply fascinating.

You’ll fly alongside the all-women Soviet aviation regiment known as the Night Witches as they carried out daring nighttime attacks. You’ll examine the staggering human cost of the war, including the Soviet Union’s loss of approximately 25 million lives and the devastating impact on Poland, which lost about 17% of its population. You’ll also discover how wartime innovation shaped everyday life, giving rise to inventions still used today, such as microwave ovens, duct tape, and super glue.

You’ll learn about the only battle fought between the United States and Japan on U.S. soil, test your knowledge by matching WWII-era military slang, and uncover which well-known celebrities served in the military—and what roles they played.

This engaging four-part series offers a broad and compelling look at the events, lives, battles, and lasting consequences of a global war, inviting you to see World War II from fresh and unexpected angles.

Step back in time and explore the remarkable 175-year history of Camp Randall—one of Wisconsin’s most significant historic sites. In this presentation, you’ll trace Camp Randall’s transformation from a Civil War training ground to one of the most iconic college football stadiums in the nation.

You’ll learn how Madison became Wisconsin’s capital in 1848 and how land once used for state fairs was repurposed during the Civil War to train Union soldiers under Governor Alexander Randall. Discover the powerful stories of the more than 70,000 Wisconsin soldiers who trained at Camp Randall, as well as the Confederate prisoners of war who were held there and whose final resting place remains in Madison today.

As you move beyond the Civil War era, you’ll follow Camp Randall’s transition into a University of Wisconsin athletic facility. Relive the excitement of early Badger football, including the historic 1917 victory over the University of Minnesota, and see how the stadium evolved through decades of expansion and renovation.

You’ll also experience the traditions that make Camp Randall legendary—from game day rituals like “Jump Around” to the post-game “5th Quarter.” By the end of this presentation, you’ll have a deeper appreciation for how Camp Randall became a symbol of Wisconsin history, resilience, and Badger pride.

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