Once is an experiment, twice is confirmation, three times is the start of a tradition. For the third semester, we’re bringing community learning to the Boston metro area. Inspired by FractalU in NYC, we’re helping coordinate DIY educational experiments around the city, in third spaces ranging from dance studios to cozy living rooms.
The goals are to challenge ourselves, gain new & actionable skills, and follow our curiosity, because education should be a lifelong pursuit. Plus, learning is fun, and cool peers make excellent friends.
What did people say about Fractal University’s first semester in Boston?
The exercises were fun, and really tested my creativity and ability to think on my feet. — A student in Intro to Negotiation
Accessible, well paced, concrete results, interesting ideas, well prepared. — A student in Facing Basic Art: Pencil Portraiture
The course created a great space for discussion. . . Overall was really impressed with the depth and structure of the class. — A student in The Mythology of Progress: Modern Science and its Origins in Faith
Want to see for yourself? Read on for the courses! The default to apply is February 23rd! (Or when the class application closes, teachers can go later if they like.)
Short link to this page: https://tinyurl.com/fractalu-2026-spring
Instructor: Max Goodbird
Class Size: 5 - 10 students
Times: Schedule will be haphazard- we’ll gather once every week or two for a jazz show.
Application Page: Application
We'll read selections from Ted Gioia's "How to Listen to Jazz" asynchronously, then take field trips to the Lilypad and Wally's. The schedule will be haphazard. We'll gather once every week or two for a jazz show.