ESP Biography



JANET LIU, MIT sophomore studying CS and Economics.



Major: Computer Science & Economics

College/Employer: MIT

Year of Graduation: 2026

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

Hi there! I’m currently pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science, Economics, and Data Science and in Finance from MIT. Around campus, I am involved as a member of the Board of Directors of the Harvard-MIT Cooperative Society, Co-President of MIT Women Business Leaders, and VP Finance of MIT StartIabs. I love traveling to new places: Previously, I spent a summer in Monterrey, Mexico working on an AI-powered financial assistant for a new investment platform at Vector Casa de Bolsa, and I recently came back from the MIT Entrepreneurship and Maker Skills Integrator in Hong Kong!

I'm passionate about teaching K-12 students, particularly in regards to economics. I've authored two economics books with Scholastic, Inc. and two others with Amazon KDP. I created the Wonderland Economics youtube channel a few years ago, and also started the nonprofit J&M Sunrizon Economics and developed the e-learning platform myeconda.com.

I look forward to meeting you soon!



Past Classes

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Z15981: MAKING AND SAVING MONEY: JOBS, TAXES, INFLATION . . . AND MUCH MORE! in Spark 2024 (Mar. 16 - 17, 2024)
Through engaging discussions, interactive activities, and real-world examples, students will emerge from this course with a deeper understanding of money management, financial literacy, and the tools needed to make informed economic decisions. Join us on this enlightening journey as we empower ourselves with the knowledge and skills to thrive in an ever-changing financial landscape!


Z15982: WHAT BANKS DO WITH MONEY: LOANS, INTEREST RATES, INVESTMENTS . . . AND MUCH MORE! in Spark 2024 (Mar. 16 - 17, 2024)
Throughout this course, we'll explore the ins and outs of banking, including loans, interest rates, investments, and more! Get ready for engaging discussions and interactive activities as we uncover how banks operate, their role in the economy, and how financial decisions are made. Join us as we demystify the world of banking and equip ourselves with valuable knowledge to navigate the financial landscape with confidence!


W15984: A CONTEST! Entrepreneurship, personal finance, and economics triathlon. in Spark 2024 (Mar. 16 - 17, 2024)
Step right up to the ultimate test of economic powers! Introducing our thrilling multiple-choice contest: the Entrepreneurship, Personal Finance, and Economics Triathlon! Open to all 7th to 10th graders, this walk-in activity invites participants to showcase their knowledge in economics, personal finance, and entrepreneurship. With questions spanning a wide range of topics, from supply and demand to budgeting and business strategies, contestants will race against the clock to select the correct answers. Prizes await the top performers, so don't miss your chance to prove yourself as a master of the economic domain! Join us for an exhilarating challenge where every choice counts!