ESP Biography



MADISON LANDRY, Human



Major: EECS

College/Employer: MIT

Year of Graduation: 2022

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

Madison Landry is a recent MIT alum who earned her M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in 2022, and has strong interests in Brain and Cognitive Sciences. She has passion for equity/outreach, education, chocolate, and ginger beer. She has taught a handful of subjects through instructor positions, including Computer Science (with Python), Game Design & Development, 3D Animation, Environmental Engineering, and Materials Engineering.



Past Classes

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W15519: Journal Systems and Task Management Strategies in Spark 2023 (Mar. 18 - 19, 2023)
Join us to create a personalized task management system to help you stay organized and on track! Learn about various task management techniques, software, and tactics. Using plain notebooks, washi tape, stickers, and pens, you will have the chance to design a unique journaling system fit for you. (: We have limited blank journals, so if you have your own, please bring it!


X15540: Brief History and Science of Chocolate in Spark 2023 (Mar. 18 - 19, 2023)
Become a chocolatier and join us to learn all about how chocolate is made! Led by the MIT Lab for Chocolate Science (LCS), this unique experience will take you through the rich history, science, and modern techniques of chocolate production. You'll gain an appreciation for the diverse origins, quality, and manufacturing techniques of chocolate by tasting and comparing various types of chocolate.


X12410: The Science of Chocolate/How to Make Truffles in Splash 2018 (Nov. 17 - 18, 2018)
Do you love chocolate? Ever wonder why chocolate melts in your mouth? Or gets dry and crumbly when it's old? Join us to discover the science and engineering behind chocolate! Learn how to go from a cocoa bean to a truffle and discover phase diagrams, nucleation, and a little bit of history while you're at it. Ample chocolate will be provided.