Minds in Motion: Harnessing Movement, Sleep and Brain Science for Health and Performance

Over nine billion tons of plastics have been produced, half of that in your lifetime. Most of this is for single-use purposes. How is disposable culture affecting our health, our society, our climate, and the environment? Why is recycling a false solution? Meet UMass researchers from various disciplines who are working to understand and solve these problems. Meet activists from campus and beyond who are working on policy solutions, green chemistry (safer alternatives to plastics), education, and more.

This course will explore keystone principle in Educational Psychology from the perspective of a first-year college student. Students will investigate questions such as "How do I remember things?" "How do I forget things?" and "How do I get overwhelmed?". In addition, strategies relevant to specific student contexts around "Learning" will be examined and implemented. Students will be evaluated by their participation in group activities, cooperation and implementation of learning strategies, as well as self-reflection.

This class is about LGBTQ+ issues related to children, teens, and young adults in schools and college. This is a big and broad topic, but we will narrow it down based on your interests as we move through the semester. We will also cover some ?college tips? to help you successfully navigate your first year of college.

The sciences are defined by those who push past the bounds of human knowledge and break down the thought barriers of their time. This seminar will explore the stories of women scientists who changed the world and will celebrate their inspiring discoveries which upended our understanding of the cosmos, the planet and ourselves. These pioneers paved the way for future generations of women scientists and explorers. By learning about their lives, we seek to understand the cultural attitudes, historical forces and social realities that made science what it is today and what it will be tomorrow.

Through readings and short films, we'll learn about the world of entertainment in the Roman Empire, with a focus on the gladiatorial combats and animal fights staged for large audiences in the arena. We'll consider the Romans' own perspective on violent entertainment and consider modern parallels. Weekly reading or viewing response notes will guide weekly small group and full class discussion. Since this is a First-Year Seminar, we will also discuss strategies to support academic success, allow time for talking about our own experiences, and familiarize ourselves with campus resources.

An introduction to the principles and methods of training to improve and maintain fitness. Each student designs and follows an individualized conditioning program. Programs are tailored to the needs of the student. Each individual is monitored throughout the semester and students are expected to do most of their exercise out of class. Enrollment limited to 20.

The seminar is designed to give students a preliminary understanding of how history, politics, economics, and the legislative and administrative processes in Washington shape US public policy on international trade, and the impact this has on US international relations. There will be a specific focus on the transition of trade policy from the Trump Administration to the Biden Administration, as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia?s invasion of Ukraine on international trade.

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