ESP Biography



KATHERINE IRAJPANAH, Learning Enthusiast




Major: Government

College/Employer: Harvard University, Department of Government (PhD student)

Year of Graduation: G

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

Katherine Irajpanah is a PhD candidate at Harvard University, where she studies international relations and U.S. foreign policy. She recently graduated from Stanford University, where she also studied international security issues and volunteered with Splash.



Past Classes

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Z14803: Star Wars and International Relations in Splash 2021 (Nov. 20 - 21, 2021)
What does the film series Star Wars teach us about international--indeed, intergalactic--relations? In this class, we will look to a galaxy far, far away for lessons on military strategy, resistance movements, and more.


Z13518: Introduction to Nuclear Security in Splash 2019 (Nov. 23 - 24, 2019)
Since their birth in World War II, nuclear weapons have transformed international politics. This session provides an introduction to major issues surrounding nuclear weapons today. Join this class to learn more about an important global challenge, and try your own hand at handling a nuclear crisis.