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What is CRiO online institute?
CRiO is an international online education program with the highest standards for content and quality from a recognized researcher.
The CRiO online institute is composed of a weekly interactive video-based training program in a classroom-style setting that appeals to any passionate individual who want more knowledge and more understanding in the scientific world.
How it works
CRiO online institute offers you instant access to on-demand lectures and other materials as they are produced. We offer high-level content with one click.
➤ Video Lessons
Course presentations are provided in video lecture format, and are scheduled to be released in weekly module sets. Each video average about 27 minutes.
➤ Downloadable Resources
We offer downloadable resources that include supplementary reading materials and problem sets.
➤ Live-Sessions
Scheduled interactive components akin "office hours" and "recitations" are offered where your Professor answers questions and provides advice and insights. Click here to view schedule of upcoming live-sessions.
➤ CRiO Science Lounge & Happy Hour
Join our virtual lounge room. Fuel discussions, respond to comments, and manage conversations right from your dashboard in your member area. In addition every 3 month we plan "A Salon" time, (Happy Hour) where people get together to socialize and share screens.
What you will learn
Program Overview
You will learn why Earth looks the way it does, and why it is different from its neighboring planets (Venus, Mars).
What is the origin, structure, composition and dynamics of the Earth? What is the chemical make-up of the materials that compose the planet, their mechanical properties and how they operate and interact in different processes (e.g. weathering, denudation, plate tectonics, volcanism, metamorphism, etc.)
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Is CRiO online institute right for me?
Is your passion scientific knowledge of the natural world? Of new research information as it emerges in the scientific literature? Or perhaps even advice on how to navigate the difference between the mythological world view and the scientific world view?
Whether you’re an ambitious beginner, budding scientist, active researcher, armchair enthusiast, retiree, consultant or artist of life, the CRiO online institute offers you the credible content you have been looking for without the irrelevant bells and whistles, and gets right to what matters in the subject.
Students are raving!
"After I completed his class at the University of Colorado, I signed up for every course that he taught afterwards! He makes science fun and understandable, and has a great sense of humor!”
D. Trail,
D. Trail
Boulder, CO & Rochester, NY
“I have attended lectures presented by Prof. Dr. Mojzsis at several public events. His enthusiasm and the way he articulates geology, astronomy and biology all together into a coherent narrative is unique. ”For example, I saw several tv shows that featured his work, including PBS-Nova and BBC-The Planets, that were truly outstanding. Recently, he was the opening presenter on the PBS program "H2O - the molecule that made us"; it literally took my breath away.
I am very thankful that Steven created this online institute, so I will be able to continue to learn and to look at the world we live in with different eyes.
S. Harman
Boulder, CO (USA)
“I have learned so much from Stephen. I am passionate about science and listening to Stephen talk brings complex ideas into focus for me. I was lucky to meet him in person and have had incredible deep conversations that brought my level of understanding to a higher level.”
M. Plank
Stockholm, Sweden
This online institute is dedicated to sharing the knowledge, tools and resources you will need to change your perspective of our place in the Universe and to also have fun in an inquiry-based way.
We call our online platform the
Collaborative for Research in Origins (CRiO). Indeed, it is collaborative, but it is also credible, creative and loaded with online content from a real researcher.
Prof. Dr. Stephen Mojzsis
#1 Geologist
Who teaches the courses?
CRiO online institute is led by Prof. Dr. Stephen Mojzsis, a leading geologist, educator, writer and researcher.
His outreach includes numerous television interviews and documentaries such as the PBS programs Nova, H2O-the molecule that made us, Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman, as well many other domestic (USA) and international programs.
He regularly participates in research lectures and provide public presentations throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Research from his laboratory group and collaborators is regularly published in professional journals including Nature, Science, Astrophysical Journal, Earth and Planetary Science Letters, Lithos and many others.
You might have seen, heard or read about me ...
PBS programs ~ Nature Magazine~ Science Channel & Magazine ~ Earth and Planetary Science ~ Lithos etc.
Course Schedule
Course 1 “History of the Earth System” consists of 4 seasons.
Season Premier
➤ 10 lectures over 10 weeks;
release scheduled for Fall 2022;
preview of curriculum: Fall 2022
Season 2
➤ 10 lectures over 10 weeks;
release scheduled for Winter 2023;
preview of curriculum: Fall 2022
Season 3
➤ 10 lectures over 10 weeks;
release scheduled for Spring 2023;
preview of curriculum: Fall 2022
Season Finale
➤ 5 lectures in 5 weeks;
release scheduled for Summer 2023;
preview of curriculum: Fall 2022
What is next?
Course 1 is a one year long lecture-based course. Following the completion of Course 1, we will offer weekly video-logs leading up to the screening of Course 2,
“Life in the universe”.
The video-logs consist of current hot topics in the science of Origins. These will be recorded and available for you on demand.
Course 2 "Life in the universe" is earmarked for release in late 2023, early 2024.
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Frequently Asked Questions
➤ When can I start and how do I need to plan?
CRiO online institute opens Fall 2022. CRiO enrollment starts as soon as you sign up, fill out the registration and choose a subscription that works for you. Once you are a member, you can start immediately and choose to go at your own pace throughout the year.
When you enroll for Fall semester 2022, you will have access to:
Season Premier followed by winter break
Season 2 followed by spring break
Season 3 followed by summer break
Season Finale followed by fall break
* click here for detailed schedule.
Course 1 is a one year long lecture-based course. Following the completion of Course 1, we will offer weekly video-logs leading up to the screening of Course 2, “Life in the universe”. The video-logs consist of current hot topics in the science of Origins. These will be recorded and available for you on demand. Course 2 is earmarked for release in late 2023, early 2024.
You can start Course 1 any time.
Each complete course consists of 35 lectures that average about 27 minutes, each. If you begin your membership after Fall 2022, you will have access to a full library of content at your fingertips. Although it is not required, we recommend that you watch each lecture in sequence as each builds upon the previous material. New material will be released weekly.
➤ What is included in a membership?
Membership includes
instant access to on-demand lectures and other materials as they are produced
downloadable resources that include supplementary reading materials and problem sets
scheduled "office hours" where your Professor answers questions and offers advice and insights
live recitations
CRiO community in your private member area
14-day satisfaction guarantee for monthly plan and student plan
30-day satisfaction guarantee for annual plan
Unlimited viewing on all your devices
➤ How do I cancel?
If you don’t want to continue, you can cancel your membership at any time. Follow the prompts to cancel on the Billing page, and your membership will not renew. Please note that there aren’t refunds for partially unused membership periods.
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How much does it cost?
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Monthly
$ 12.99 /month
This subscription will give you unlimited access to all of our content monthly. This plan comes with a 14-day satisfaction guarantee.
ANNUALLY
$ 120 /year
This subscription will give you unlimited access to all of our content year round. This plan comes with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.
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$ 6.99 /month
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