ESP Biography



FIONA SHANGGUAN, MIT sophomore studying Chemical Engineering




Major: 10

College/Employer: MIT

Year of Graduation: 2027

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Past Classes

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S16137: Kitchen Alchemy in Splash 2025 (Mar. 15 - 16, 2025)
Is it Cooking or Chemistry? Step into our classroom, where an exciting blend of culinary arts meets chemical phenomena. In the course of an hour, you'll transform fresh fruit into Tanghulu, chill out by making ice cream in a bag, and fizz up lemonade. At the same time, we’ll learn about sugar crystallization, heat transfer, acids, bases, and carbonation. And don’t forget to get creative with homemade gummy worms, as sodium alginate reacts with calcium chloride to produce edible, stretchy shapes.


S16009: Flaming Fruit Fusion in Spark 2024 (Mar. 16 - 17, 2024)
Welcome to "Flaming Fruit Fusion," where young scientists embark on a fiery adventure into the world of chemistry! In this exciting class, kids unravel the mysteries of Strawberry DNA, explore the fascinating states of matter, and witness the magic of caramelization. But hold on to your taste buds – it's not all about theory! Our junior chemists will become culinary wizards as they concoct their own sugar glazed fruits, turning the kitchen into a playground of flavors. Get ready for a hands-on experience as we play with the enchanting dance of flames and fruity delights, making science a delicious and unforgettable adventure!