ESP Biography



LIBBY KOOLIK, MIT junior studying atmospheric chemistry




Major: Course 12

College/Employer: MIT

Year of Graduation: 2017

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Past Classes

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Z10928: Who Started the Fire? in Splash 2016 (Nov. 19 - 20, 2016)
Well, Billy Joel didn't do it. Let's figure out who did as we rapid-fire through each event mentioned in Billy Joel's hit song.


P9882: Let's Talk About Pixar in Splash 2015 (Nov. 21 - 22, 2015)
Sure, Pixar is famous for making children's movies with fun characters, Incredible storylines, and can make you feel like you're Up in the clouds or small, living a Bug's Life. But what about all of the Brave things that Pixar tackles in their movies? Let's talk about some of their movies, Inside Out.


C9333: Intro to Python in Spark 2015 (Mar. 14 - 15, 2015)
Have you ever wanted to program but never typed a line/character/space of code in your life? Do you want to know how to make your computer tell you funny error messages or solve your math problems for you? Then join this class and have fun learning the basics of the python programming language!


X8672: Live, Laugh, Lead: Exciting Leadership Activities in Splash 2014 (Nov. 22 - 23, 2014)
Crossing deadly rivers of molten chocolate, escaping explosive minefields, and constructing great pyramids. Now what does all this have to do with Leadership? Come and find out… Do you like games, teamwork, creative problem solving, or having fun? Want to know how this can help you become a better leader? Come and participate in fun interactive activities, and maybe learn a thing or two about leadership. The Leadership Training Institute (LTI) is a high school mentoring program right here at MIT, and we will be sending mentors to lead what will surely be a jam-packed session of excitement, fun, and thoughtful conversation.


P8711: A Dissertation on Disney Princesses in Splash 2014 (Nov. 22 - 23, 2014)
Many people believe that Disney princesses represent the helplessness of women in a world where they get saved by princes. ...We happen to disagree. Join us for an interesting discussion about many of the Disney princesses in both historical and feminist contexts!


C8207: Intro to Python in Spark 2014 (Mar. 15 - 16, 2014)
Have you ever wanted to program but never typed a line/character/space of code in your life? Do you want to know how to make your computer tell you funny error messages or solve your math problems for you? Then join this class and have fun learning the basics of the python programming language!


X8211: Learn to Play Set! in Spark 2014 (Mar. 15 - 16, 2014)
Set is a super fun card game that uses visual picture cards to help you win! Learn how to play this fun game and challenge the other students!


B7622: Hooking Literature in Big Fish in Splash! 2013 (Nov. 23 - 24, 2013)
Are you ready for an adventure as big as life itself? In this class we will analyze Tim Burton's "Big Fish" - a movie that explores themes of life, death, love, father-son relationships, and so much more! Snack on popcorn and participate in an enthralling discussion on a Golden Globe/BAFA/Oscar nominated film. We will be showing excerpts, so we recommend that you watch the film beforehand, but you'll still be fine if this is your first viewing. We reel-ly hope you join!


S7710: Asia's Water Challenge in Splash! 2013 (Nov. 23 - 24, 2013)
Water security is a major issue for the future of the entire globe. As one of the biggest suppliers of water - and one of the hugest concentrations of the world's population - Asia is a super important region to look at when examining the future of water security. Come join us for a fascinating discussion of the water crisis in Asia and ways we can potentially fix it.