ESP Biography



HIKARI IWASAKI, MIT senior studying physics and math.




Major: Physics, Math

College/Employer: MIT

Year of Graduation: 2020

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

Started as a chemist in freshman year, now a double major in physics and math.

International student from Japan



Past Classes

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S13216: Doing Physics in Math: Electromagnetism in Splash 2019 (Nov. 23 - 24, 2019)
There are four fundamental equations that determine physics of charged substances: Maxwell equations. But why are there four? Why not just one? Why do they look so complicated? This class will solve such questions! In this class, we will first go through the physical meaning of Maxwell equations, then introduce mathematical concept of differentials, and finally write Maxwell equations in terms of electromagnetic field.


S13217: Women in Physics in Splash 2019 (Nov. 23 - 24, 2019)
We'll pick a famous lady physicist and discuss her work and life path to becoming a physicist! At the very end of the class, we'll briefly discuss what you can do to help pursue a path in physics (or in any other STEM field, really).


S13421: The Science of Sustainability in Splash 2019 (Nov. 23 - 24, 2019)
From the nitrogen cycle to the Three Gorges dam to the electric arc steel furnace, this physics-based class examines how we're screwing up the planet - and how we might be able to save it.


S13513: Intro to Quantum Mechanics and Why it is Different from Classical Mechanics in Splash 2019 (Nov. 23 - 24, 2019)
I'm sure you hear a lot of the word "quantum" in your daily lives from quantum computers to Antman's "quantum realm". So what does it really mean to say something is "quantum" and what are some real examples of it?