ESP Biography



BEN HORKLEY, MIT sophomore studying EECS and Physics




Major: 6, 8

College/Employer: Google

Year of Graduation: 2014

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Past Classes

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C7520: Make A Computer! (On Paper) in Splash! 2013 (Nov. 23 - 24, 2013)
1) Here's a transistor. 2) Take this class. 3) ??? 4) Computer! This class will take you through the basics of what makes a computer work, from the transistor level all the way up to putting it together into a basic processor. Learn what it takes an MIT class 2 months to cover in 3 hours!


C7049: Make A Computer! (On Paper) in Spark! 2013 (Mar. 16, 2013)
1) Here's a transistor. 2) Take this class. 3) ??? 4) Computer! This class will take you through the basics of what makes a computer work, from the transistor level all the way up to putting it together into a basic processor. Learn what it takes an MIT class 2 months to cover in 3 hours!


C6696: Make A Computer! (On Paper) in Splash! 2012 (Nov. 17 - 18, 2012)
1) Here's a transistor. 2) Take this class. 3) ??? 4) Computer! This class will take you through the basics of what makes a computer work, from the transistor level all the way up to putting it together into a basic processor. Learn what it takes an MIT class 2 months to cover in 3 hours!


X6071: Cricket in ESPrinkler Summer 2012 (Jul. 08 - Aug. 19, 2012)
Come learn about one of the most popular sports you've probably never played! We'll be talking about the basics of how the game is played, as well as some of the history around this British Empire sport.


C5882: Make a Computer! (On Paper) in Spark! 2012 (Mar. 10, 2012)
1) Here's a transistor. 2) Take this class. 3) ??? 4) Computer! This class will take you through the basics of what makes a computer work, from the transistor level all the way up to putting it together into a basic processor. Learn what it takes an MIT class 2 months to cover in 3 hours!


S5300: Troll Science in Splash! 2011 (Nov. 19 - 20, 2011)
The word "science" is thrown around a lot these days. But can you tell where the REAL science is? We'll teach you some science. And some things that people only think are science. And then we'll correct those pesky misconceptions. For Science.


S4581: Econ 101: How people and firms make decisions in Spark! 2011 (Mar. 12, 2011)
Pretty much any time you have to make a decision -- whether or not to buy tickets to a concert, whether to clean your room, whether to smack your little brother in the face -- you're subconsciously using economic principles to guide you. This class will look at the motivating factors for making decisions for both producers and consumers of goods, and how these principles apply in everyday life.


H3860: Fun with English in Splash! 2010 (Nov. 20 - 21, 2010)
Words that sound dirty but aren't. Sockdolagers that will add sophistication to your insults and trashtalk. Bizarre etymologies. And a couple games you can play anytime, anywhere.