Tesla, Edison, and the Race for Power


Course number : CLLE-7500    ID : 161247   

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Dive into one of history's most famous technological rivalries as Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla battled to shape the future of electricity. This session examines their careers, Tesla's early work under Edison, and the fierce "War of the Currents" between direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC). You will also explore how business competition, media campaigns, and public fear influenced the rise of modern electrical power.
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Class Details

1 Session(s)
Weekly - Thu

Location
Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning

Instructor
Maxwell Kutilek 

CEUs : 0.18

Tuition: 

$25.00

Registration Closes On
Thursday, November 12, 2026 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
11/12/2026 - 11/12/2026 Weekly - Thu 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning  Map, Room: 202 Maxwell Kutilek  ClassRoom

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