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Gain real-world insights from our UC Berkeley–approved instructors who excel in their fields. Our educators share their experiences—in and out of the classroom—and how they got to where they are today.
Richard Sprott Inspires Extension Students to Become Lifelong Learners
When you skim through the course evaluations for Richard Sprott, Ph.D., you see phrases such as "great course, great teacher." He's...
Getting Dirty
Šárka Volejníková is helping to turn run-down Hilltop Park in San Francisco's Bayview District into a vibrant center for the...
Training Students to Manage Risk
For the past five years, David Druml has shared his expertise with UC Berkeley Extension students in the Construction Enterprise Risk...
The Urgency of Memory
Carlos Javier Ortiz forges strong bonds with the subjects in his photographs, which document the tragic loss of young life in urban...
What Is "story"?
Poets Studied and in Conversation instructor Laura Walker recently published "story," a collection of poems about how we form the...
How Will the 'End of Life Option' Affect Your Practice?
Beginning June 9, 2016, California's terminally ill residents will have more control over how they choose to live their final moments....
Meet Your Instructor: Monica Ranes-Goldberg
Longtime UC Berkeley Extension science instructor Monica Ranes-Goldberg has been creating online science courses since 1999.
New Book From UC Berkeley Extension Honored Instructor
David Presti, Ph.D., is an interesting guy. His areas of expertise include drugs’ effects on the brain, the treatment of addiction,...
Meet Your Instructor: Kashif Ahmad
Kashif Ahmad is no stranger to teaching science courses: He has seen the online learning environment become more accepted and a way to...