ESP Biography



NANCY XU, ESP Teacher




Major: Mathematics

College/Employer: Princeton University

Year of Graduation: 2024

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Past Classes

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H14580: Markets and Competition in HSSP Summer 2021 (Jul. 10 - 31, 2021)
Have you wondered who sets the price of gas, or why certain brands of toothpaste are more expensive than others? In this class, we’ll dive into all the different types of markets, and how the businesses in them function differently! We will be discussing perfect competition, monopolies, as well as applications of economic principles in current events. No experience required, but we welcome everyone with an interest in economics!


M14581: Intro to Graph Theory in HSSP Summer 2021 (Jul. 10 - 31, 2021)
A graph -- not y=f(x)! -- is a structure of points, or vertices, connected in pairs by edges. They’re used in many different algorithms in math, computer science, and more. For example, Google Maps uses graphs to calculate the shortest route between two points. In this class, we will explore an introduction to graph theory and play some related games! Topics include graphs, trees, Hamilton paths, and Euler’s formula, among others.


A14506: Intro to Music Theory in Spark 2021 (Mar. 13 - 27, 2021)
Dive deeper into the world of music by breaking it down to the basics! We will look at the elements and composition of music, starting from the beginning. No experience required!