ASU Chandler Innovation Center   

This course is for those who are new to watercolors, have used watercolors to a limited degree, or wish to increase their knowledge and improve their skills. We'll begin by exploring essential terms, tools, tips, and techniques – covering both general painting concepts and those specific to watercolor. You'll be introduced to watercolor materials, including paper, paints, pigments, and brushes, and the instructor, Allen, will share helpful information about where to find supplies locally. Throughout the course, you'll learn practical tips starting with how to properly hold your brush and handle paper. Each technique will be clearly explained and demonstrated before you have a chance to practice it yourself, and as your skills grow, you’ll apply what you've learned to create your own watercolor paintings. We’ll continue adding layers of knowledge, experience, and creativity until the course ends. All supplies will be provided by the instructor.

This interactive lecture focuses on the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, its aftermath, the rebuilding process, and future implications. We will also explore the global ramifications of nuclear weapons technology. Mary Jane Parmentier, a professor at ASU with a PhD in International Studies and an MA in International Relations, recently attended the 80th memorial of the bombing in Hiroshima, Japan. She will share her experiences, incorporating Japanese perspectives and contemporary analysis, during the class.

Analytics isn’t just for data scientists – it’s all around us, and Excel puts some of the most powerful tools right at your fingertips. In this course, Dr. Danny introduces participants to regression analysis, often called the “Holy Grail” of analytics, and shows how to apply it practically to a wide variety of situations. You’ll learn how to run regression models and interpret the results to make smarter financial, business, and personal decisions – from detecting fraud and reducing waste, to budgeting, buying a home, and lowering insurance premiums. This is real-world math after college – “After-Math” – made accessible and actionable. We will be using Excel, so come with some familiarity with how it works. Computers will be provided for you. Cases will be pre-uploaded or accessible via on-site flashdrive.

We live in a society that values youth more than the elderly. As a result, older Americans may feel discounted and are likely to experience age discrimination. Mature individuals can be their own worst enemies by buying into the false notion that they have less to offer society. Join Dr. Jack Gilbert, a Clinical Professor in the College of Health Solutions at ASU, to explore ways to challenge these assumptions and learn about pathways for contribution and purpose according to your own wishes. We will focus on valuable research and gain a first-hand appreciation of the challenges faced through Dr. Gilbert’s lived experience as a working 79-year-old.

In 1935, with the breakthrough of the Benny Goodman Orchestra, jazz became the most popular music in the United States. Big bands existed before Goodman, and today we have around 100 years of this music to explore, dating back to the 1920s with early exemplars such as Fletcher Henderson and Duke Ellington, and continuing to modern masters like Maria Schneider. This class is intended for jazz aficionados and those who want to learn more about jazz – no instruments required! The class will consist primarily of active listening to exemplary recordings, interspersed with guided discussion.

How did the divide between science and religion develop? Is this divide maintained only by extremists on each side, or is there middle ground? We will discuss the history of science and the evolution of its role into the modern day. What influences and historical context from Judeo-Christian beliefs contributed to the rise of modern science as we know it today? Does the scientific method preclude faith, or must religion reject science? Is it possible for a scientist to believe in God, and if so, how? Join retired ASU School of Life Sciences research professor Dr. David Pearson as we explore these questions and address some of yours.