ESP Biography
BRIAN MCCARTHY, A student of chemistry
Major: Chemistry College/Employer: Not available. Year of Graduation: Not available. |
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Brief Biographical Sketch:
Brian will be a junior in the fall of 2010 at MIT, continuing his study of chemistry. What he really enjoys is participating in lab research, and since high school he's been lucky enough to have mentors to do so! Past Classes(Clicking a class title will bring you to the course's section of the corresponding course catalog)S3541: The Chemistry of Toxins, Explosives, and Space in HSSP Summer 2010 (Jul. 11, 2010 - Jul. 11, 2011)
Get a taste of chemistry far beyond high school curriculum! We will take you through a whirlwind survey of the branches of chemistry including organic chemistry, inorganic, physical, forensics chemistry, chemistry history (the interesting bits), biochemistry, and astrochemistry. Get exposed to the diversity of topics in chemistry from the study of natural toxins to radioactivity. A unique approach will be taken to explore chemistry both in historical context and in contemporary world. Our goal is for you to walk away with a broad introduction to the many disciplines of chemistry and get excited about contemporary ideas in science and technology.
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