ESP Biography



CANDACE TONG-LI, Biology major, literature minor



Major: Biology

College/Employer: MIT

Year of Graduation: 2020

Picture of Candace Tong-Li

Brief Biographical Sketch:

My name is Candace and I'm a junior here at MIT. I'm thrilled to be teaching for SPLASH!

I've always been fascinated by the life sciences. At an early age, I fostered a great appreciation of the natural world and was eager to discover how it worked. I transferred my curiosity and love for life science into creating children’s books; I have written and illustrated nine books, which communicate science through fictional story lines. 

On campus, I am currently doing neuroscience research at the Picower Institute for Learning and Memory.



Past Classes

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W13402: Acrylic Painting in Splash 2019 (Nov. 23 - 24, 2019)
We'll be using mini canvases to create dynamic (and pocket-sized) paintings. Come create a piece of art that you can take home with you!


W13064: Painting in Spark 2019 (Mar. 16 - 17, 2019)
On Saturday, we are going to create and piece together a giant painting for Spark 2019! Every student will be provided with a blank canvas, and at the end of the day, we will see everyone's work displayed together as a mural. Come create something special to take home with you.


W12762: Acrylic Painting in Splash 2018 (Nov. 17 - 18, 2018)
We'll be using mini canvases to create dynamic (and pocket-sized) paintings. Come create a piece of art that you can take home with you! Prerequisites:


W11926: Acrylic Painting in Splash 2017 (Nov. 18 - 19, 2017)
We'll be using mini canvases to create dynamic (and pocket-sized) paintings. Come create a piece of art that you can take home with you!


S11475: Human Anatomy and Physiology: How the Body Works in HSSP Summer 2017 (Jul. 09, 2017)
How do tiny cells organize into the lungs, brain, and bones? How does the heart pump blood to fuel the entire body? From the muscles that keep you alive to the complex organ that helps determine who you are, we will explore the workings of the human body from head to toe. Whether you’re interested in medicine, biology, biological engineering, or just curious about what goes on inside of you, this is a great introduction to human anatomy and physiology.