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Decarbonizing MassachusettsACE HighlightsMassachusetts has set an ambitious goal to reach net zero emissions by 2050, and achieving it will require transforming how we power our homes, travel, manage waste, and use land. Explore how policy, technology, and markets are working together to drive the state’s decarbonization effort—and the challenges that stand in the way. We’ll start with big-picture energy planning strategies, then take a look at the transition needs of key sectors. Finally, we’ll take a deep dive into building electrification and the future of the gas system. Whether you want to shrink your own carbon footprint or play a role in local climate action, you’ll gain a clearer understanding of how Massachusetts is working toward a more sustainable future.Fall 2025 -
WaitlistReligion & the BrainACE HighlightsWhy does religion exist? Where does it come from? It’s pervasive throughout human history, yet individual traditions are surprisingly different. The demise of religion at the hands of science, often predicted since the 1600s, has not occurred. This course explores the emerging field of Cognitive Science of Religion to address these questions. We’ll examine religion on a macro level, focusing not on specific traditions but on religion as a cross-cultural and enduring human phenomenon. Ultimately, we’ll consider the question: Is religion the result of real contact with the supernatural, or a creation of the human brain?Fall 2025 -
Starting SoonThe Media MirageACE HighlightsExplore the rapidly changing landscape of American news media to better understand the cultural and political upheavals shaping our world. Using The Siren’s Call: How Attention Became the World’s Most Endangered Resource, by MSNBC’s Chris Hayes, along with works by other contemporary thought leaders, we’ll trace the explosion of information and the destabilizing distractions we face while trying to make sense of it all. Gain tools to cut through the noise and think critically about the media you consume.Fall 2025