ESP Biography



JENNIFER HOGAN, MIT alumna of 2006 in Biology




Major: Molecular Microbiology

College/Employer: Tufts

Year of Graduation: G

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

I graduated MIT in June 2006 with a BS in Biology. I received my Masters from Tufts in Biomedical Engineering. I am now a PhD student at Tufts in Molecular Microbiology. I love biology, sci-fi, languages, and computers.



Past Classes

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S6171: You Are Not Human in Splash! 2012 (Nov. 17 - 18, 2012)
How much of your body is actually human? You know, really living, breathing YOU. Not as much as you might think. There are 10 times more bacteria on you than human cells, 48% of your DNA comes from viruses, and your red blood cells are not alive. Come learn not about what you are, but about what you aren’t.


H6172: Introduction to Irish Gaelic in Splash! 2012 (Nov. 17 - 18, 2012)
Dia duit! Conas tá tú? Tar isteach agus suí síos. Come learn the basics of the Irish language. We'll go over some basic grammar and handy phrases. You'll also learn how to pronounce seemingly impossible words, like neamhghníomhach. We'll have some craic (fun) while we're at it too!


S6173: Time Loop Genetics in Splash! 2012 (Nov. 17 - 18, 2012)
I am my own grandfather! But wait… What happens with your DNA when you go back in time to do that? What if you kill your grandfather instead? We intend to explore the genetic implications of going back in time and changing your family tree. We will consider both stable and unstable time loops. Come learn about the genetic implications of time travel with us!


S5333: You Are Not Human in Splash! 2011 (Nov. 19 - 20, 2011)
How much of your body is actually human? You know, really living, breathing YOU. Not as much as you might think. There are 10 times more bacteria on you than human cells, 48% of your DNA comes from viruses, and your red blood cells are not alive. Come learn not about what you are, but about what you aren’t.


S5351: Time Loop Genetics in Splash! 2011 (Nov. 19 - 20, 2011)
I am my own grandfather! But wait… What happens with your DNA when you go back in time to do that? What if you kill your grandfather instead? We intend to explore the genetic implications of going back in time and changing your family tree. We will consider both stable and unstable time loops. Come learn about the genetic implications of time travel with us!


S2843: Timeloop Genetics in Splash! 2009 (Nov. 21 - 22, 2009)
I am my own grandfather! But wait… What happens with your DNA when you go back in time to do that? What if you kill your grandfather instead? We intend to explore the genetic implications of going back in time and changing your family tree. We will consider both stable and unstable time loops. Come learn about the genetic implications of time travel with us!


S2865: You Are Not Human in Splash! 2009 (Nov. 21 - 22, 2009)
How much of your body is actually human? You know, really living, breathing YOU. Not as much as you might think. There are 10 times more bacteria on you than human cells, 48% of your DNA comes from viruses, and your red blood cells are not alive. Come learn not about what you are, but about what you aren't.


S1592: Time Loop Genetics in Splash! 2008 (Nov. 22 - 23, 2008)
I am my own grandfather! But wait... What happens with your DNA when you go back in time to do that? What if you kill your grandfather instead? We intend to explore the genetic implications of going back in time and changing your family tree. We will consider both stable and unstable time loops. Come learn about the genetic implications of time travel with us!


L1593: Learn the Greek Alphabet in Splash! 2008 (Nov. 22 - 23, 2008)
The Greek alphabet is used not only in writing the Greek language but also in mathematics, science, engineering, and many names in everyday life. We'll learn the names of the letters, how to write them, and how they're usually rendered in the Latin alphabet (what English uses). Come learn your $$\alpha$$ $$\beta$$ $$\gamma$$ 's with us!


P1594: Storytelling Workshop in Splash! 2008 (Nov. 22 - 23, 2008)
Storytelling is an ancient art that has existed since humans had language. It is how we share our experiences, teach, remember, and understand each other. This isn't just the stuff of children's bed-times. We listen to stories from newscasters, teachers, actors, and friends every day. Good storytelling draws in the audience, conveys information, and makes that information memorable.


L1616: Learn the Runic Alphabet in Splash! 2008 (Nov. 22 - 23, 2008)
Runic alphabets were used to write German languages between 150 and 1800 CE. There are thousands of runic inscriptions of great historic value, but even if you never plan on reading any of them, you have to admit it: runes are cool. We're going to focus on the one known as Younger Futhark used to write Old Norse, the language of the Vikings.


The Art of Storytelling in HSSP (2008)
Storytelling is an ancient art that has existed since humans had language. It is how we share our experiences, teach, ...


Crime Scene Investigation: HSSP in HSSP (2007)
From blood spatters to footprints, from hair samples to handwriting analysis, and from fingerprints to DNA, we've all seen the ...


Tasseography: Reading Tea Leaves in SPLASH (2007)
Is the future your cup of tea? The reading of tea leaves or coffee grounds developed separately in Asia, the ...


Gods, Goddesses, and Spirits: World Mythology in HSSP (2006)
This class will take a tour of a number of different mythologies from around the world. We'll explore how these ...


Introduction to Ray Optics in SPLASH (2005)
How /does/ a laser beam behave? An introductory seminar on ray optics treating light as a ray and how it ...


Make Your Own Heraldic Crest in SPLASH (2005)
Make your own heraldic crest or, if you know your family's, find out what your personal variation is. We will ...


Make Your Own Heraldic Crest in SPLASH (2005)
Make your own heraldic crest or, if you know your family's, find out what your personal variation is. We will ...