Courses

(SCI10026Z) WINDS AND WAVES: An Introduction to Weather of the Marine Environment

The world's oceans cover 70% of Earth's surface and play a vital role in our daily lives by influencing weather, climate, transportation, recreation, and natural resources. This course explores ocean weather and waves, covering topics such as wind, clouds, fog, sea ice, severe storms, rogue waves, icebergs, tsunamis, and weather forecasting at sea.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(SCI10126Z) UFOs: Is It Time for Disclosure?

Ever wonder if we are the only intelligent entities in the universe? Do you think the government might be covering up the existence of UFOs in our atmosphere and oceans? U.S. Navy videos indicate that may just be the case. The 1947 Roswell, N.M. event and many later sightings brought forth by notable whistleblowers have piqued world interest in UFOs and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs). What they reveal could change the trajectory of Earth's future.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(SCI10226) TRACKING THE FIRST AMERICANS

Explore new evidence from White Sands, New Mexico, where ancient footprints suggest humans were in the Americas during the last Ice Age-at least 23,000 years ago. This program examines how these discoveries are reshaping our understanding of early human history and anthropology.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(SCI10326) COMPARING CONVENTIONAL AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

This course demystifies the costs and realities of generating electricity from solar, wind, coal, nuclear, and natural gas. Join us to explore the facts, compare alternatives, and understand the trade-offs shaping our power supply.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(SCI10426) ARTEMIS II MOON MISSION

This course explores NASA's Artemis program, including the program components, and past and future Artemis missions.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(SCI322) THE SUMMER NIGHT SKY ON HILTON HEAD

This is an OLLI Digital Library recording and is available to view until August 31, 2026.

Hilton Head normally has good skies for stargazing. Learn a few beginner's tips on getting started. Explore the lives of stars. We'll use free downloadable software to take a tour of the night sky, including the Summer Triangle. We'll share a few myths of the constellations along the way.


Monday, June 1, 2026, OLLI Digital Library

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 6-PART SUMMER SERIES VIA DARTMOUTH OLLI

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Dartmouth will livestream its Summer Lecture Series directly into the USCB OLLI classroom, offering members a unique opportunity to engage with timely topics. With Artificial Intelligence at the forefront of today's conversations, we're excited to connect our members with a broader, nationwide OLLI learning community and shared intellectual experience.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.