ESP Biography



SHORNA ALAM, MIT Sophomore in Computational Biology




Major: Computer Science and Biology

College/Employer: MIT

Year of Graduation: 2025

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Past Classes

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S15346: Genetics - Part II: Electric Boogaloo in Splash 2022 (Nov. 19 - 20, 2022)
Everybody and their mother has heard of punnet squares, but what about the genetics behind bee hive organization? Can the living conditions of parents have an effect on the gene expression of children? What about the genetics of cancer progression? Take this course to learn about all of the non-conventional, hyper specific genetics from all across the animal kingdom!


S14847: A Biologist's Casebook: World's Strangest Life Forms in Splash 2021 (Nov. 20 - 21, 2021)
Have you ever wondered about how brain-eating amoebas are related to humans? Want to know about zombie cows? Do you really know what being a fungus even means? This class is a comprehensive review of the tree of life and evolutionary biology, with a focus on outlandish, remarkable, and downright monstrous organisms. You'll also get a speed review of the most unusual anatomy and genetics in existence. Join us to learn about real living things that are as cool as fantasy creatures!


A14848: Calligraphy in Splash 2021 (Nov. 20 - 21, 2021)
Learn how to do calligraphy with Crayola Markers, pencils, and watercolor! Start as an absolute beginner, and leave knowing how to make some epic notes headers!