ESP Biography



KATHLEEN BRANDES, MIT sophomore studying computer science and math




Major: computer science

College/Employer: MIT

Year of Graduation: 2019

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Past Classes

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L11331: Microbiome 101: What's in your poop? in Spark 2017 (Mar. 11 - 12, 2017)
Come learn about the microbiome and where you can find it! We will discuss the current methods to study the microbiome, what correlations it has with diseases and the enviornment, and how you (and your poop!) can help somebody through microbiome science! Who doesn't love talking about poop!


S10807: Microbiome 101: What's In Your Poo? in Splash 2016 (Nov. 19 - 20, 2016)
Trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi live in the human body, that are collectively known as the microbiome. Research on the microbiome is exploding; we're just beginning to learn about how bacteria may affect the way we smell, eat, and maybe even the way we behave. Come learn about this fascinating ecosystem inside our bodies, and learn about how bacteria in poo-- yes, poo-- can save lives.


L10334: Microbiome 101: What's In Your Poo? in Spark 2016 (Mar. 12 - 13, 2016)
Trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi live in the human body, that are collectively known as the microbiome. Research on the microbiome is exploding; we're just beginning to learn about how bacteria may affect the way we smell, eat, and maybe even the way we behave. Come learn about this fascinating ecosystem inside our bodies, and learn about how bacteria in poo-- yes, poo-- can save lives.