ESP Biography



MAKENZIE CARTER, Wellesley First-Year studying Sociology



Major: Sociology/Psychology

College/Employer: Undergraduate Student at Wellesley College

Year of Graduation: 2025

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

I am a First-Year Wellesley College student who is planning on studying something in Sociology or Psychology. I am a first-generation college student who comes from a low-income family, so my goal is to make learning accessible and fun for all. When I am not reading for classes or writing my next essay, you can usually find me in the gym or riding for the Equestrian club (I ride a horse named Blue :D ). I am so excited to be teaching for the first time on Spark and hope it is a great time for you as well!



Past Classes

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S14976: Is Eight Hours of Sleep ACTUALLY Enough? What Does Sleep Do for Us? in Spark 2022 (Mar. 12 - 13, 2022)
We are always told we need to get sleep every night but... why? What is our brain truly doing when we turn off the lights at night? In this course, we will illustrate the science behind our sleep with explanation of major concepts such as REM sleep and circadian rhythm. Plus, we will also cover what happens when we do NOT get enough sleep and the problems it can cause.