ESP Biography



FELIX ALFONSO, ESP Teacher




Major: Chemistry

College/Employer: Stanford

Year of Graduation: 2019

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Past Classes

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W5444: Origami - The Art of Paper Folding in Splash Fall 2016 (Dec. 03 - 04, 2016)
Origami (折り紙?, from ori meaning "folding", and kami meaning "paper") is the art of paper folding, which is often associated with Japanese culture. In modern usage, the word "origami" is used as an inclusive term for all folding practices, regardless of their culture of origin. The goal is to transform a flat sheet square of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques. Modern origami practitioners generally discourage the use of cuts, glue, or markings on the paper.


P4611: Discover the Science Behind Mentos and Soda in Competing Groups! in Splash Fall 2015 (Nov. 07 - 08, 2015)
Can we unlock the mystery behind Mentos and Soda? Why does it expload? Several Stanford student "professors" each have a different idea about the cause of the newly discovered Mentos reaction. Each professor will recruit a small group of you to join the professor in investigating a hypothesis. You will do experiments to test the hypothesis, then present your findings to the other groups. What will we discover? Wear sunscreen/ hat; we will be outside.


P4203: The Chemistry of Electricity in Splash Spring 2015 (Apr. 11 - 12, 2015)
This is a course in which students have the opportunity to learn about batteries, the principles of electrochemistry and developing sensors.


P3946: Electricity and Chemistry in Splash Fall 2014 (Nov. 08 - 09, 2014)
This course will focus on teaching students how a battery works and how chemists use electricity to understand electron transfer and other redox reactions.


P3422: Fun with Chemistry! in Splash! Spring 2014 (Apr. 12 - 13, 2014)
Chemistry is exciting and it happens all around us every day. In this class we will talk about the states of matter, a little about polymers (like plastics), and really anything else that gives us a chance to do cool demos for you all! You may get a chance to make a chemical souvenir to take home, too. You'll just have to come and find out!