ASU Health Futures Center   

This class is back by popular demand and expanded to two sessions. We will examine the related concepts of economic warfare, geoeconomics, economic statecraft, and economic coercion. It outlines the ways major powers conduct various forms of economic warfare and discusses specific cases, including Russia’s weaponization of food and energy, the U.S.'s weaponization of international financial systems, and China’s weaponization of import and export markets. Lastly, it explores how we think about protecting key industries while balancing cost and efficiency imperatives with contemporary security needs. Note: No knowledge of economics is expected or required to understand the subject matter in this class.

Dr. Erica Williams, Clinical Professor and Director of Speech and Hearing Science at ASU, leads this discussion on hearing health, balance, and fall prevention, particularly with aging. Dr. Williams will cover how hearing and balance both function independently while also having close interactions with each other. General strategies for treatment will also be discussed.

Rugged, beautiful, and delicious. The Southwest is the ultimate playground, luring adventurers with red-rock canyons, Wild West legends, and culinary delights. The region is home to a wonderful and vibrant mix of Anglo, Latino, Hispanic, and American Indian traditions making it one of the most diverse and fascinating corners of the United States. The defining characteristics of Southwestern cuisine are a mystery to most Americans. Southwestern cooking has a vibrant mestizo heritage and includes some of the most intensely spiced dishes in the Americas. Join Chef Larry Canepa on a visual and tasty journey through Southwest culinary history.

Constitutional lawyer Bob McWhirter leads this lecture that invites us to look closely at the foundational ideas behind American democracy. We will trace the origins of these rights and why the assertion "All men are created equal" was so revolutionary. Together, we will explore key questions: What are these rights, and where do they come from? Who is included when we say, “We the people…”? What does it mean to have rights in today’s society? How do democracy and the rule of law evolve as we move forward?

Millions of years of evolution have refined how plants and animals survive in nature. From flight to medicine, we can observe and study how challenges and problems were solved by natural selection and efficiently mimic them to solve human challenges. The conservation and economic implications of this business model are just beginning to be used and appreciated. Join Dr. David Pearson as he discusses the intersections of ecology, conservation, ecotourism, and education to develop methods that promote sustainable use of biodiversity.

Many people today might not suspect that Arizona was once too progressive for Congress, or that it took the territory three tries before it was admitted as a state. Join us as we explore the fascinating political evolution of Arizona in this class, where Dr. Eduardo Pagán will guide us through the state's transformation—from a progressive territory in the nineteenth century to a predominantly red state in the twentieth century, and its shift toward a more purple state in the twenty-first century. Dr. Pagán will discuss how national issues, economic development, and demographic changes have shaped Arizona's political landscape over time.

From chips and salsa to peanut butter and jelly to mac ‘n cheese to Champagne and caviar, some foods just belong together. In this class, led by Chef Larry Canepa, we’ll discover a fascinating world of flavor pairings, uncovering the stories behind these iconic combinations. You’ll sample a wide range of delicious food marriages from around the globe, while learning tips for creating your own perfect pairings at home.