ESP Biography



LAURA HALLOCK, ESP Teacher




Major: 6-2

College/Employer: MIT

Year of Graduation: 2015

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Past Classes

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X8868: Extemporaneous 5-minute Classes on Absolutely Anything in Splash 2014 (Nov. 22 - 23, 2014)
Ever wondered about how to properly handle a crocodile? Ever wanted to know how to spot a split infinitive? Now's your chance to find out ALL the answers! Give us a title, we'll teach a 5-minute class on the topic! The weirder the topic, the more you'll get to see us embarrass ourselves as we make up answers on the spot. Bring your silliest, awesome-est, ludicrous-est ideas! (shameless idea cred to Anna '14)


X7477: Swing Dancing with the Stars in Splash! 2013 (Nov. 23 - 24, 2013)
Out-class all your friends with some fancy swing moves at the next dance! Learn the basic steps plus awesome turns & spins, and maybe even a dip if you're adventurous. Plus we have tasty brownies!


C7502: How to Fold Anything!: Computational Origami in Splash! 2013 (Nov. 23 - 24, 2013)
Lots of people like folding origami, but have you ever wondered how those models were actually designed? Here in the 21st century, we have computers to help us! Come learn the theory behind techniques like "circle packing" and Robert Lang's "tree method," and even try your hand at designing and folding your own model! Already an origami expert and looking to break into design? Never made a paper crane, but interested in folding as a computational problem? This class is for you!


X6972: Swing Dancing with the Stars in Spark! 2013 (Mar. 16, 2013)
out-class all your friends with some fancy swing moves at the next dance! learn the basic steps plus awesome turns & spins, and maybe even a dip if you're adventurous. plus we have tasty brownies!


W7165: Origami Extravaganza! in Spark! 2013 (Mar. 16, 2013)
Never folded a crane before? Or already folded Kamiya's ancient dragon out of 6-inch kami? Come fold for the first time or the thousandth from our substantial origami library.


A6502: Intro to Swing Dancing in Splash! 2012 (Nov. 17 - 18, 2012)
Impress all your friends with some super classy swing dancing! Learn the basics of swing, and a few fun moves to get you started. Beginners welcome; it’s a ton of fun.