Want to know what is meant by the term “oversight”? Oversight investigations are inquiries by Congress to examine problems, issues, or troubling events in the public or private sectors. To help explain, here are some short portraits of important congressional oversight investigations as well as some key past figures in oversight. Join us for a quick history walk!
Learning by Hearings Lessons
Lesson 15
Coral reefs around the world are threatened by rising ocean temperatures, but hope is growing off the coast of Hawaii. There, researchers at the Coral Resilience Lab selectively breed corals to withstand ever-increasing amounts of heat stress.
Lesson 16
All around the world, seabirds provide a critical link between land and sea. On Hawai’i, ecologists are working to protect two vital shearwater species that helped life first take hold across these islands.
Lesson 17
A local team is removing invasive predators, restoring habitats, and battling mosquito-borne diseases to protect honeycreepers from their latest threat: avian malaria.
Lesson 18
In the middle of Rio de Janeiro sits the world’s largest urban rainforest: Tijuca National park. To combat a century of deforestation and hunting, a team of researchers are repairing the forest’s forgotten web of life, one species at a time.
Lesson 19
Using innovative technology and breakthrough genetics, researchers have ignited a cadre of solutions to save rare and cherished species of frogs.
Meet a Senior Director of Television Operations, uncover the intricacies of being a Graphic Designer, and groove to the beats with an Audio Engineer. Gain exclusive insights into these tech roles and explore where creativity and technology meet.
Lesson 7
Join Sasha form the Michigan Learning Channel Youth Advisory Council as she learns about what it takes to have a career working in waste water treatment.
Lesson 7
Learn about careers in machining. Join Chase from the Michigan Youth Advisory Council as he meets with Washtenaw Community College at MiCareerQuest 2023 to learn about this in-demand career.
Lesson 7
Learn about careers as an Emergency Medical Technician. Join Chase and Sasha as they meet with Superior Ambulance at MiCareerQuest 2023 and they learn that CPR isn't a race it's about who can keep the beat.
Lesson 7
Learn about the first step toward a career as a pilot, how pilot certifications work, and what other careers there are in aviation.