The Moeller Lab
Numbers are all around us, whether we recognize them or not. Some are obvious: the cost of a gallon of gas, or the temperature forecast for the day. But others are invisible, go unnoticed, or are even avoided. This course seeks to demystify these omnipresent numbers by examining how they are used to build stories about our world, to inform decisions made by policymakers, advertisers, and politicians, and support persuasive arguments (sometimes incorrectly).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Offerings of this course are subsidized by a grant from the US National Science Foundation. If you intend to enroll in the class, please complete this application so that you can be enrolled without needing to pay the $150. In the event the course is oversubscribed, we will select participants based on short answers to the questions below.
Course Dates:
- February 15th, 2025
- February 22nd, 2025
- March 1st, 2025
- March 8th, 2025
- March 15th, 2025
For more information, please contact Dr. Holly Moeller at hvmoeller@ucsb.edu