ESP Biography



MEGHAN REEDY, Chocolate-loving Chemistry Junior




Major: Chemistry

College/Employer: MIT

Year of Graduation: Not available.

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

I grew up in Houston, and hope to one day be an astronaut. The MIT Laboratory for Chocolate Science introduced me to the idea of making and experimenting with chocolate, which I have always loved. I also do various types of crafts in my spare time, such as embroidery, chain jewelry, drawing, and writing.



Past Classes

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H1943: Introduction to Counted Cross Stitch in Splash! 2008 (Nov. 22 - 23, 2008)
Ever looked at an embroidery piece and wondered how it's done? Now's your chance to learn! It's easy and fun, and great for working on in front of the TV or to stay awake in class. We'll be working on counted cross stitch, a particular type of embroidering. Plus, you'll get your own small piece to make. In the first hour, I'll show you the basics of counted cross stitching, and get you started on a simple beginner's kit. The second hour is optional, and you're more than welcome to stay and ask questions or keep working on your kit. I'll be on hand to help out.


H1947: Introductory Dark Chocolate Tasting in Splash! 2008 (Nov. 22 - 23, 2008)
So you like chocolate. A lot. You even have a favorite brand. (Hersheys? Nestle? Dove?) But it's all just chocolate, right? Wrong! There's a lot more to chocolate than what you buy in the grocery store. There are gradations of how dark it is, different types of beans, even chocolate made from beans all from the same country or even the same plantation! And they all have distinctive tastes. We'll have a range of different chocolates, as well as information about the different types of chocolate. We'll explore several different aspects of high-quality chocolate (such as percentage cocoa contents, and what country it comes from) and discuss what these things do to the flavor. We'll also bring some suggestions for where to look for buying your own chocolate. Note: Although younger students may take this class, please make sure they can sit still and join in a reasonable discussion. Anyone being rowdy will be asked to leave.


Introductory Dark Chocolate Tasting in SPLASH (2007)
So you like chocolate. A lot. You even have a favorite brand. (Hersheys? Nestle? Dove?) But it's all just chocolate, ...


Introductory Dark Chocolate Tasting in SPLASH (2007)
So you like chocolate. A lot. You even have a favorite brand. (Hersheys? Nestle? Dove?) But it's all just chocolate, ...


Learn to Embroider in SPLASH (2007)
Ever looked at an embroidery piece and wondered how it's done? Now's your chance to learn! It's easy and fun, ...


Craft Break in SPLASH (2006)
You arrive at 9 for your first class. You spend the day cramming your brain with math, science, history, plays, ...


Introduction to Counted Cross Stitch in SPLASH (2006)
Have you ever looked at a beautiful counted cross stitch piece and thought, "Wow, that looks hard"? Would you like ...


Introductory Chocolate Tasting in SPLASH (2006)
So you like chocolate. A lot. You even have a favorite brand. (Hersheys? Nestle? Dove?) But it's all just chocolate, ...


Introductory Chocolate Tasting in SPLASH (2006)
So you like chocolate. A lot. You even have a favorite brand. (Hersheys? Nestle? Dove?) But it's all just chocolate, ...


Introduction to Counted Cross Stitch in SPLASH (2005)
Have you ever looked at a beautiful counted cross stitch piece and thought, "Wow, that looks hard"? Would you like ...


Introduction to Counted Cross Stitch in SPLASH (2005)
Have you ever looked at a beautiful counted cross stitch piece and thought, "Wow, that looks hard"? Would you like ...