The Aspen Institute Courses

Deep Dive - Genetics and Genomics, Today and Tomorrow

Explore the impact of genomics on medicine with The Aspen Institute. Learn about CRISPR technology, gene therapy, and genetic testing in a 1-2 hour program.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Future of Work and Wealth - Lessons Learned & Moving Forward

Explore the future of work and wealth in America with The Aspen Institute. Understand economic divisions, stagnating incomes, and the decline of living wage jobs. Engage in panel discussions and gain insights from key leaders. Workload: 1-2 hours.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Ballerina Turned Artistic Director Julie Kent - Moving Forward with The Washington Ballet

Explore the journey of Julie Kent, longest-serving ballerina at American Ballet Theater, now Artistic Director at The Washington Ballet, in a 1-2 hour session by The Aspen Institute.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

What's in Store - The Future of Work in Retail

Explore the future of retail work with The Aspen Institute. Understand industry changes, employment practices, and new opportunities in a 1-2 hour panel discussion.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Race, Work, and Opportunity in America

Explore the racial disparities in the US labor market with The Aspen Institute. Understand the experiences of Black workers and discuss ideas for improving economic opportunities. (1-2 hours)

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Science and Art - The Connection Between Leonardo’s Disciplines

Explore Leonardo's transformation from artist to scientist with The Aspen Institute. Understand the interplay of anatomy, art, technology, and science in less than 1 hour.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Leonardo da Vinci and His World

Explore the influence of Renaissance Italy on Leonardo da Vinci's creativity with The Aspen Institute. Learn about the era's politics, patronage system, and scientific debates in a 1-2 hour study.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Using the Power of Habits to Make Your Life Happier, Healthier, and More Productive

Learn to harness the power of habits for a happier, healthier life with Gretchen Rubin's strategies in this 1-2 hour program by The Aspen Institute.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

War by Other Means

Explore the new form of asymmetrical warfare - nation state-led cyber-attacks, with experts from Symantec, FBI, and George Washington University in this less than 1-hour offering by The Aspen Institute.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Is NATO Up to the Challenge of the New World Order

Explore NATO's challenges in the new world order with The Aspen Institute. Learn from global leaders about terrorism, cyber threats, and international conflicts in under 1 hour.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Active Measures - The Kremlin Plan to Beat the West without Firing a Shot

Explore Russia's influence on Western democracy with experts from the CIA, Defense Department, and media in this short program by The Aspen Institute.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

How AI Will Shake Up Business - and Society

Explore the impact of AI on business and society with The Aspen Institute. Understand its radical implications and prepare for a future reshaped by AI in under an hour.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Carbon Dividends - A Consensus Climate Solution

Explore the potential of carbon dividends as a climate solution with The Aspen Institute. Learn about free markets, government roles, and business-led efforts in under 1 hour.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Systems Leadership - Tackling Complexity and Scale

Learn to address complex, systemic challenges with systems leadership skills from The Aspen Institute. Less than 1-hour material with practical steps.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Tragic Toll of Mental Illness Behind Bars

Explore the impact of mental health disorders in correctional facilities with The Aspen Institute. Understand why many mentally ill people end up in prison and potential improvements.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk