Overview
Connect your curious nature and passion for technology with your desire to improve our world in real and meaningful ways. This four-week online course explores how new technologies — such as artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, online gaming and medical robotics — can be used to help improve human lives, the environment and our global society.
Length
4 Weeks
Schedule
Fri–Sat
6–9 Hours/Week
English Level
Intermediate to Advanced
F-1 Visa
Not Eligible
What You’ll Do
- Advance your understanding of technology as a means of improving life
- Work both individually and in small groups to complete projects that advance your networking, communication and tech skills
- Propose your own technological solutions to real-world issues
Program Features
- Solo study time to explore new and innovative technology developments and uses
- Interactions with UW professors, researchers and Seattle area business leaders working in the field of technology for good
- Weekly guest speakers from the Puget Sound region who bring real-world tech case studies into the classroom
- Opportunities to use technology in inventive and creative ways and build confidence
- Stimulating projects that develop and hone skills, and help advance your personal, academic and professional goals
Who Should Register
This short course is for undergraduate students who are enrolled at a university outside of the United States. You don’t need a STEM background to participate.
You must have intermediate to advanced English skills to enroll. For specific requirements, see How to Register.
Schedule
This four-week online course involves a combination of synchronous (live) instruction and asynchronous learning. Live classes meet online, Friday and Saturday, from 6 to 7:20 p.m. You can complete the asynchronous portions of class on your own time during the rest of the week. See a sample course schedule below.
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Sample Weekly Course Schedule
| Monday | 45–90 minutes | Asynchronous learning |
| Tuesday | 45–90 minutes | Asynchronous learning |
| Wednesday | 45–90 minutes | Asynchronous learning |
| Thursday | 45–90 minutes | Asynchronous learning |
| Friday | 6–7:20 p.m. Pacific Time | Synchronous class with instructor |
| Saturday | 6–7:20 p.m. Pacific Time | Synchronous class with instructor and guest speaker |
Cost
| Tuition | $790 |
| Registration fee (nonrefundable) | $55 |
| Estimated total | $845 |
Instructor
Jason Frederick Lambacher, a lecturer in the University of Washington Bothell School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, is an international relations and political theory scholar. Lambacher’s teaching and research interests include environmental political theory, environmental ethics, global environmental politics, global justice and activism, and philosophy. He earned his doctorate in political science at the University of Washington.
Course Technology
This online course uses a learning management system like Canvas and Zoom video conferencing. To participate, you should have access to a computer with speakers and a microphone and a stable internet connection. A headset and a webcam are also highly recommended.