ESP Biography



KC FARRELL, Ph.D. student studying cells




Major: Biology (Cell/Molecular)

College/Employer: Stanford

Year of Graduation: Not available.

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Past Classes

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H6129: Esperanto for Beginners in Splash Fall 2017 (Nov. 11 - 12, 2017)
Kiel vi fartas? How are you doing? Esperanto is a constructed language that combines features of Romance, Germanic, and Slavic languages. Esperanto speakers live all around the world. Many learn Esperanto to travel and meet other Esperantists (Esperantistoj) with whom they share no native language. Others learn Esperanto because it assists in learning other Latinate, Germanic, and Slavic languages. It is a beautiful language that is popular among polyglots. In this class, we will learn the basics of Esperanto grammar and vocabulary.


H6130: Introduction to French for Romance Speakers in Splash Fall 2017 (Nov. 11 - 12, 2017)
That class offers an introduction to French for students who have never studied French but already speak one or more Romance/Latinate languages (Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian, et cetera). If you have studied only Latin, you are also welcome to join but you may have more difficulty.


P6146: Introduction to (non-contact) rugby in Splash Fall 2017 (Nov. 11 - 12, 2017)
We will learn the rules of the game and how to pass, catch, and kick the ball. We will end by playing a game of touch rugby.


H5475: Esperanto for Beginners in Splash Spring 2017 (Apr. 22 - 23, 2017)
Kiel vi fartas? How are you doing? Esperanto is a constructed language that combines features of Romance, Germanic, and Slavic languages. Esperanto speakers live all around the world. Many learn Esperanto to travel and meet other Esperantists (Esperantistoj) with whom they share no native language. Others learn Esperanto because it assists in learning other Latinate, Germanic, and Slavic languages. It is a beautiful language that is popular among polyglots. In this class, we will learn the basics of Esperanto grammar and vocabulary. Watch this interesting video to hear from people who were raised speaking Esperanto in Brasil, Belgium, Japan, Poland, and other countries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzDS2WyemBI


H5059: Esperanto for Beginners in Splash Fall 2016 (Dec. 03 - 04, 2016)
Kiel vi fartas? How are you doing? Esperanto is a constructed language that combines features of Romance, Germanic, and Slavic languages. Esperanto speakers live all around the world. Many learn Esperanto to travel and meet other Esperantists (Esperantistoj) with whom they share no native language. Others learn Esperanto because it assists in learning other Latinate, Germanic, and Slavic languages. It is a beautiful language that is popular among polyglots. In this class, we will learn the basics of Esperanto grammar and vocabulary. Watch this interesting video to hear from people who were raised speaking Esperanto in Brasil, Belgium, Japan, Poland, and other countries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzDS2WyemBI


H4761: (Non-contact) Rugby for beginners in Splash Spring 2016 (Apr. 09 - 10, 2016)
Rugby is an international sport played with an oblong ball that can only be thrown backwards. After a long hiatus, a form of Rugby called Sevens (7 v 7 with two 7 minute halves) will return to the olympics this summer in Rio! In this class, we will learn how to pass and kick the rugby ball and how to run plays. The class will culminate in a scrimmage. The class in non-contact, meaning that there will be no tackling, only gentle tagging.


L4762: How to chose a college/university where you will be happy in Splash Spring 2016 (Apr. 09 - 10, 2016)
Many factors must be considered when choosing a college or university. Financial considerations. Classes. Campus culture. Location. Housing. This class will offer guided self-reflection to help students chose schools where they could be happy.


R4763: Esperanto for Beginners in Splash Spring 2016 (Apr. 09 - 10, 2016)
Kiel vi fartas? How are you doing? Esperanto is a constructed language that combines features of Romance, Germanic, and Slavic languages. Esperanto speakers live all around the world. Many learn Esperanto to travel and meet other Esperantists (Esperantistoj) with whom they share no native language. Others learn Esperanto because it assists in learning other Latinate, Germanic, and Slavic languages. It is a beautiful language that is popular among polyglots. In this class, we will learn the basics of Esperanto grammar and vocabulary. Watch this interesting video to hear from people who were raised speaking Esperanto in Brasil, Belgium, Japan, Poland, and other countries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzDS2WyemBI


B4487: Polarity: How cells polarize to make tissues, organs, and you! in Splash Fall 2015 (Nov. 07 - 08, 2015)
Cells have different sides--apical (up), basal (down), lateral (sides)--that have different functions. It is important for cells to have all of these sides for them to function well, just like you probably would not want your cool new treehouse to lack a floor. Polarization of cells lets them form organs that perform all of the functions that keep you alive. The loss of polarity can contribute to cancer cells leaving their original places and traveling (metastasizing) to other places and injuring other organs. This class will be particularly beneficial to those who want to become doctors or scientists, as well as those who do not know a lot about biology but want to learn more. The class will offer an introduction to cell and developmental biology before presenting some of the most recent data about cell polarity. Other topics that will be touched upon include: computer science, biophysics, bioengineering, and medicine.