ESP Biography

LYLA FISCHER, MIT sophomore in Computer Science

Major: 6- Computer Science

College/Employer: MIT

Year of Graduation: Not available.

Brief Biographical Sketch:

I love random interesting tidbits of knowledge. My focus has always been divided between my academic pursuits and the piles and piles of things that I like to do outside of classes. One of the biggest extracurriculars that I have pursued has been music, from piano to voice. I used to play a lot of softball, and have recently replaced that with Tae Kwon Do. I also like discussing philosophy and public policy. My "day job"- so to speak- is working on a Computer Science degree from MIT.

Past Classes

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P1994: Crash Course in Voice in Splash! 2008 (Nov. 22 - 23, 2008)

Everything you ever wanted to know about singing, condensed into a single hour. What are those silly warm ups and why do singers do them? How can you sing the exact same note and make it sound different? We will be covering a lot of material, so be prepared. The topics include ombeture, breathing, posture, solfege, and tone. Maybe some sight reading, if time allows.

Can Computers Think? in JUNCTION (2009)

A philosophical discussion into what the requirements are for a strong artificial intelligence and whether or not it is possible.

Crash Course in Singing in JUNCTION (2009)

Ever wondered about those strange noises coming from singers are when they are rehearsing or warming up? Or maybe you ...

History of the Apostolic Christian Church in JUNCTION (2009)

This is the very strange church that the instructor grew up in, which split from the Amish Mennonites about 200 ...

How to Look Good in JUNCTION (2009)

Let's face it- presentation matters. While knowing what you are doing is definitely the most important thing in navigating the ...

Science Fiction Discussion Forum in JUNCTION (2009)

Every week on Monday, we will meet to discuss a book in this order: Week One: Dune Week Two: Ender's ...

Crash Course in Voice in SPLASH (2007)

Everything you ever wanted to know about singing, condensed into a couple hours. What are those silly warm ups and ...