Adelphi Physics Professor to Give Virtual Class on Reframing Crisis as an Opportunity
July 29, 2020 (07/29/2020) — The coronavirus pandemic has had a powerfully negative effect on our communities, making it a difficult time for many. Times of crisis, however, can provide a unique opportunity to make net positive changes. On Thursday, August 13, Adelphi University will host a free virtual, micro class on Reframing Crisis as an Opportunity from 1 to 1:30 p.m.
The class will be led by Matthew Wright, chair of the physics department at Adelphi. Wright will provide his perspective as a faculty member in higher education, leading an National Science Foundation (NSF) funded research team, and an advocate for his students and their careers. The class will be offered via Zoom.
Since June, Adelphi has been offering virtual micro classes to the public on a variety of topics from disaster epidemiology to Alfred Hitchcock. All previous micro classes are archived and can be viewed here: Adelphi.edu/summer/micro-classes/
In addition to Reframing Crisis as an Opportunity, the following micro classes will be offered in August and September:
The End of Globalization?
When: Thursday, July 30, from 1 to 1:30 p.m.
Economic Policies to Mitigate the Corona Contraction: Where Were We, Where Are We Headed?
When: Thursday, August 20, from 1 to 1:30 p.m.
It Takes a Village: Building a Community of Scholars
When: Thursday, August 27, from 1 to 1:30 p.m.
The Power and the Beauty of the Landscape
When: Thursday, September 10, from 1 to 1:30 p.m.
While the classes are free, registration is required. To register, visit: Adelphi.edu/events/reframing-crisis-as-an-opportunity
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