Evidence Guides Discovery
UNPACK THE MYTHS AND FACTS SURROUNDING UFOs
Following the release of the U.S. Pentagon UFO report, there has been a surge of interest in unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs). People across the world are gripped by the history of UFOs and the stories told by those who have witnessed them. You’ll hear from multidisciplinary experts to understand the importance of investigation and possible explanations for UFO sightings.
UNDERSTAND WHAT MAKES A COMPELLING UFO REPORT
The course will guide you through various UFO reports – a crucial aspect of the study of UFOs. As you explore each one, you’ll learn what factors make a UFO report compelling and begin to understand what conclusions can be drawn.
APPLY VIDEO ANALYSIS PRACTICES TO UFO VIDEOS
You’ll have the opportunity to not only watch but also analyze UFO videos. You’ll develop the skills and basic techniques used to analyze videos to critically observe UFO videos within the course, and beyond.
DISCOVER HOW THE UFO DISCUSSION RELATES TO SCIENCE ADN SOCIETY
With a firm understanding of the history of UFOs, you’ll start to explore the position of UFOs within the larger conversation of science and culture. Learning from the experts at the University of Michigan and beyond, you’ll hear from top researchers, and scholars in the field to develop your knowledge of the study of UFOs.
The Cultural Phenomenon of UFOs Although unusual sightings in the sky have been recorded throughout history, 1947 marked the beginning of the UFO phenomenon when the first saucer-like object was identified. Early theories of sightings were heavily influenced by the Cold War: people explained them as world power technologies or a result of mass hysteria. … Read more
The Precursors to Project Blue Book The J. Allen Hynek Center for UFO Studies, also known as CUFOS, is an organization that archives and disseminates information on UFO investigations. The organization was founded by Dr. Hynek, who served as the astronomical consultant to the United States Air Force’s investigation into UFOs. Initially, he was a … Read more
The Spark of the 1966 UFO Sightings In 1966, all eyes were on Dexter, Michigan, as the United States government representative Dr. J. Allen Hynek arrived to investigate UFOs reportedly seen by dozens of witnesses. Listen in as Lara Zielin, Editorial Director of the University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library, tells the story of a … Read more
The Modern UFO Era It seems that we may be in a period of transition in terms of UFO investigations. Between 2000 and 2015, public interest and imagination regarding UFOs mostly disappeared. All of that changed in 2017, when the New York Times, Washington Post, and Politico articles reshaped the narrative by reporting on Pentagon … Read more
Introduction to MUFON (Mutual UFO Network) Dating back over 50 years and with over 4000 members worldwide, the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) is one of the oldest and largest organizations that evaluates UFO reports. MUFON investigators utilize both open-ended and closed-ended questions to gather information about sightings. In the next three videos, Bill Konkolesky, State … Read more