ESP Biography



DUNCAN TOWNSEND, ESP Teacher




Major: VI

College/Employer: Lewis Rhodes Labs Inc

Year of Graduation: 2015

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Past Classes

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C9525: Computer Architecture in HSSP Summer 2015 (Jul. 12, 2015)
Come learn about computers from the ground up. We'll start with boolean logic and work our way up through the basics of CPU design. At the end of this course, students will have an understanding of the structure of the Beta processor used in MIT's 6.004 course. Topics will include: * Boolean logic * 2's complement arithmetic * Digital circuit design * Static and dynamic disciplines * Finite-state machines * Turing machines * Assembly programming


S7931: Chemistry of Explosions in Splash! 2013 (Nov. 23 - 24, 2013)
Learn what makes things go bang. Covers low-order explosives such as black powder, as well as primary, secondary, and tertiary high-order explosives such as RDX and TNT. Learn what chemicals go into making explosives and how they are safely manufactured.


C7946: Bitcoin: everything you ever wanted to know in Splash! 2013 (Nov. 23 - 24, 2013)
Bitcoin is a cryptographic, pseudonymous, peer-to-peer internet currency. It's also really, really cool. Bitcoin's meteoric rise has made some people millionaires overnight. This class will cover in depth the technical details of the Bitcoin protocol. We will also touch on some of Bitcoin's interesting economics and events in Bitcoin's history.


E7058: Peanut Butter & Jelly Robotics in Spark! 2013 (Mar. 16, 2013)
Think you know how to make a PB&J sandwich? Well enough to explain it to an extraordinarily stupid robot? Then this class is for you. Work with your classmates to instruct a robot to make delicious sandwiches.


X6659: Splash!: The Game Show in Splash! 2012 (Nov. 17 - 18, 2012)
This is Splash! MIT's favorite game show! Learn the mechanics behind popular TV game shows! Win fabulous prizes! Learn how to win at those other, lesser game shows!


E6661: Peanut Butter & Jelly Robotics in Splash! 2012 (Nov. 17 - 18, 2012)
Think you know how to make a PB&J sandwich? Well enough to explain it to an extraordinarily stupid robot? Then this class is for you. Work with your classmates to instruct a robot to make delicious sandwiches.


S6662: Chemistry of Explosions in Splash! 2012 (Nov. 17 - 18, 2012)
Learn what makes things go bang. Covers low-order explosives such as black powder, as well as primary, secondary, and tertiary high-order explosives such as RDX and TNT. Learn what chemicals go into making explosives and how they are safely manufactured.


H6664: How to plan and execute covert operations in deep cover in Splash! 2012 (Nov. 17 - 18, 2012)
Learn the essentials of covert operations work. We will analyze the success and failure of many important covert operations in an attempt to discover the elements of a successful covert op. We will study important government-sponsored covert operations as well as terrorist plots and guerilla warfare. By the end of this class, students will be familiar with these operations and the reasons for their success or failure. We cannot legally claim that you will be sufficiently knowledgeable to plan and carry out your own covert operations after this class.


X5788: Peanut Butter & Jelly Robotics in Spark! 2012 (Mar. 10, 2012)
Think you know how to make a PB&J sandwich? Well enough to explain it to an extraordinarily stupid robot? Then this class is for you. Work with your classmates to instruct a robot to make delicious sandwiches.


E5857: How to plan and execute covert operations in deep cover in Spark! 2012 (Mar. 10, 2012)
Learn the essentials of covert operations work. We will analyze the success and failure of many important covert operations in an attempt to discover the elements of a successful covert op. We will study important government-sponsored covert operations as well as terrorist plots and guerilla warfare. By the end of this class, students will be familiar with these operations and the reasons for their success or failure. We cannot legally claim that you will be sufficiently knowledgeable to plan and carry out your own covert operations after this class.


S5858: Chemistry of Explosions in Spark! 2012 (Mar. 10, 2012)
Learn what makes things go bang. Covers low-order explosives such as black powder, as well as primary, secondary, and tertiary high-order explosives such as RDX and TNT. Learn what chemicals go into making explosives and how they are safely manufactured. This class makes a three-part series with "How to plan and execute operations in deep cover" and "How to be on the run from people who are more powerful than you are."


H5859: How to be on the run from people who are more powerful than you are in Spark! 2012 (Mar. 10, 2012)
Did you piss off Michael Weston? A mob boss? The Feds? Come to this class to learn the essentials of running away and staying away from the man. Throw out your cellphones, pull out your fake passport and don your sunglasses, this class will cover how to stay low and stay on the run when you're in trouble and someone is out to get you. This class is part of a three part series with "How to plan and execute operations in deep cover" and "Chemistry of Explosions."


X5102: Internet Reeducation: It's Over NINE THOUSAND in Splash! 2011 (Nov. 19 - 20, 2011)
How tall is George Washington? What does Santa have in his sleigh? Where do you find lions? How are you gentlemen. This is the first of three parts of SO MUCH INTERNET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1!1!! Feel free to sign up for all three parts, or pick and choose as fits your schedule. It's the internet. There are no rules.


X5105: Internet Reeducation: Love and Trolls in Splash! 2011 (Nov. 19 - 20, 2011)
Do people accuse you of TROLLING? Do you know what makes the lolcat lol? Do you have a strong desire to kick Mother Nature in the face with your ENERGY LEGS?!? STOP BEING LAME AND COME LEARN ABOUT TEH INTERNETZ! This is the second of three parts of MOAR INTERNET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1!1!! Feel free to sign up for all three parts, or pick and choose as fits your schedule...they'll all be different. It's the internet. There are no rules


X5106: Internet Reeducation: I accidentally the INTERNET in Splash! 2011 (Nov. 19 - 20, 2011)
I internet reeducated your MOM last night, if you know what I mean. What? You don't know? Then come find out. This is the last of three parts of ALL THE INTERNET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1!1!! Feel free to sign up for all three parts, or pick and choose as fits your schedule. Every part will be different...this one will be most 'off the cuff', as it were. It's the internet. There are no rules.


S5509: Chemistry of Explosions in Splash! 2011 (Nov. 19 - 20, 2011)
Learn what makes things go bang. Covers low-order explosives such as black powder, as well as primary, secondary, and tertiary high-order explosives such as RDX and TNT. Learn what chemicals go into making explosives and how they are safely manufactured. This class makes a three-part series with "How to plan and execute operations in deep cover" and "How to be on the run from people who are more powerful than you are."


H5513: How to plan and execute covert operations in deep cover in Splash! 2011 (Nov. 19 - 20, 2011)
Learn the essentials of covert operations work. We will analyze the success and failure of many important covert operations in an attempt to discover the elements of a successful covert op. We will study important government-sponsored covert operations as well as terrorist plots and guerilla warfare. By the end of this class, students will be familiar with these operations and the reasons for their success or failure. We cannot legally claim that you will be sufficiently knowledgeable to plan and carry out your own covert operations after this class.


A5515: How to be on the run from people who are more powerful than you are in Splash! 2011 (Nov. 19 - 20, 2011)
Did you piss off Michael Weston? A mob boss? The Feds? Come to this class to learn the essentials of running away and staying away from the man. Throw out your cellphones, pull out your fake passport and don your sunglasses, this class will cover how to stay low and stay on the run when you're in trouble and someone is out to get you. This class is part of a three part series with "How to plan and execute operations in deep cover" and "Chemistry of Explosions."


E4806: Computer Engineering in HSSP Summer 2011 (Jul. 10, 2011)
This class will work all the way up from the basics of the transistor, to a full understanding of how computers and operating systems work. This class is all about how computers work on a basic level. We will discuss the design and function of computers and the history of computing. Each class will build on the ideas of the last, so attendance is extremely important. Highlights of this class will include implementing a basic CPU, hands-on experience with a 30-year-old Lisp Machine, and implementing a busy-beaver Turing Machine. Don't know what all those things mean? Take this class and find out!


X4631: Internet Reeducation! Part 1 in Spark! 2011 (Mar. 12, 2011)
How tall is George Washington? What does Santa have in his sleigh? Where do you find lions? How are you gentlemen. This is the first of three parts of SO MUCH INTERNET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1!1!! Feel free to sign up for all three parts, or pick and choose as fits your schedule. It's the internet. There are no rules.


X4633: Internet Reeducation! Part 2 in Spark! 2011 (Mar. 12, 2011)
Do people accuse you of TROLLING? Do you know what makes the lolcat lol? Do you have a strong desire to kick Mother Nature in the face with your ENERGY LEGS?!? STOP BEING LAME AND COME LEARN ABOUT TEH INTERNETZ! This is the second of three parts of MOAR INTERNET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1!1!! Feel free to sign up for all three parts, or pick and choose as fits your schedule...they'll all be different. It's the internet. There are no rules.


X4634: Internet Reeducation! Part 3 in Spark! 2011 (Mar. 12, 2011)
I internet reeducated your MOM last night, if you know what I mean. What? You don't know? Then come find out. This is the last of three parts of ALL THE INTERNET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1!1!! Feel free to sign up for all three parts, or pick and choose as fits your schedule. Every part will be different...this one will be most 'off the cuff', as it were. It's the internet. There are no rules.


X4203: Internet Reeducation, Part 1 in Splash! 2010 (Nov. 20 - 21, 2010)
The Internet Reeducation Project is dedicated to educating the populous about the Internet through a high-intensity lecture and seminar series designed to expose the participant to a maximum number of historically significant memes and videos in minimum time. For more information, see http://web.mit.edu/cmerrill/www/reeducation.html


X4204: Internet Reeducation, Part 2 in Splash! 2010 (Nov. 20 - 21, 2010)
The Internet Reeducation Project is dedicated to educating the populous about the Internet through a high-intensity lecture and seminar series designed to expose the participant to a maximum number of historically significant memes and videos in minimum time. For more information, see http://web.mit.edu/cmerrill/www/reeducation.html This is part two a series. Sign up for one, or both. But remember...double sessions are SO INTENSE!