Stanford Summer Session Summer Course: Economics from Outer Space
Stanford Summer Session

Stanford Summer Session

Summer Course: Economics from Outer Space

Stanford, USA

Summer Course

8 weeks

English

Full time

USD 7,235

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The Summer Course: Economics from Outer Space offers unique insights into economics through an imaginative lens. This course challenges conventional economic theories by examining their implications in outer space scenarios. Students will explore topics like resource allocation in extraterrestrial environments and the economic impact of space exploration.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue roles in fields such as economic research, space policy, and consulting. They may work with government agencies, private sector companies, and non-profit organizations focused on space-related issues and economic development.

The possibilities for economic measurement have been transformed through observation of the earth from satellites. In this course, we will study the array of possibilities in free and commercial imagery, and link up to applications in economic research and industry.

The course will start from the physics foundations of how satellites see the earth, examine measurement opportunities at all frequencies, show research and business applications, and carry the student to the point of writing code in Julia for one small problem.

Details

ECON 109-01

  • Class Number: 23706
  • Course Cost: $7235.00
  • Population: High School, Undergraduate, Graduate
  • Units: 5
  • Interest Area: Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Course Format & Length: In-Person, 8 weeks
  • Instructors: Megha Patnaik
  • Prerequisites: ECON 1

Events and Engagement

Workshops

Hosted through the Summer Academic Resource Center (SARC), we offer a variety of educational workshops to complement your academic pursuits. Presenters varying from Stanford affiliates, community partners, and graduate tutors will cover a wide range of topics from academic skills to career exploration. Past workshops included college preparedness, software exploration, and building your professional network.

Stanford Spaces

Explore the intellectual ecosystem of the Stanford campus. Tour museums like the Cantor Arts Center, visit unique campus spaces like the d.school, Frost Amphitheater, and O’Donohue Family Farm, and get to know the unique community of companies and innovators that gather at Stanford Research Park.

Stanford Voices

These small gatherings give you an opportunity to connect with Stanford faculty, fellows, and alumni to hear about their work or research, as well as the road that brought them there. Ask questions and continue your intellectual exploration—whether you're taking a course on the topic this summer or just curious.

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