This session is for people who wants to learn Bigbang's Bang Bang Bang. I will be teaching the whole song in 2 hours and 30 minutes.

For this class, you will learn how to create a pair of earrings using various materials such as beads, pliers, ring stud earrings, ear wires, etc.

In the end, you will make one and bring a pair home.


Prerequisites
none, just interest

A beginner's singing class that will focus on teaching basics of breathing, posture, vowel shaping, space creation, and methods of improvement.


Prerequisites
None

This course will teach high school seniors (juniors can attend too but it is more relevant to seniors) how to write their first resume. Students can send their resumes as part of college applications, to get their first jobs, or to get volunteer work. This is a Resume Fundamentals 101 course.

This course is aimed to teach juniors and seniors how to navigate an interview. Topics will include interview dress code, common interview questions, and how to prepare for interviews. It is a brief overview for people who are not familiar with how to interview.

As every single college student knows, other than the academic skills it takes to get into college, surviving college requires one to have necessary public speaking, communication, and even debate skills. A lot of high school students (and several college students as well) are uncomfortable with the idea of public speaking, but it a skill that is absolutely essential not only for college, but also for most careers. This class will help prepare high school students interested in honing their public speaking, debate, and communication skills.


Prerequisites
Writing (Essays, Papers, Research Documents, etc)

Come learn to design objects in 3D! We'll teach you the basics of creating models that are ready to 3D print. From action figures, to model rockets, to useful household gadgets, you'll be able to make it all! You'll know enough to take an idea for an object in your mind and hold it in your hand by the end of the day!

We'll focus on 3D design, with a very brief tutorial on how to 3D print your creations. We won't have time to print anything that you create the day of Splash, but you're always welcome to visit at Deis3D and the MakerLab to make something to take home.


Prerequisites
We ask that you bring your own laptop, as well as a mouse and a charger for your computer. If you are unable to bring a computer, please email Splash to see if we can lend you one. (No experience necessary!)

Come and join us in learning conversational Chinese. This is geared towards intermediate level students because we would jumping straight into speaking conversations in Chinese.


Prerequisites
Knowledge in Chinese, mainly the basic vocabulary and some grammar structure

We will be learning how to read the basic alphabet Hiragana and Katakana and how to use them to spell words. By being able to put the Japanese phonetics together, you can read basic words necessary to understand simple manga phrases.

The telling of poetry and stories is one of humanity's oldest art forms. Poetry and creative short prose give the artist the ability to share a part of him/herself through a unique lens with descriptive language. This workshop is an inviting, non-critical space for young writers of all levels to improve their craft, share their story, and find a new mode of expression. Please come prepared with an open mindset and a readiness to write!

This course explores the philosophical interpretation of humour—why we find some things funny rather than other things. It will primarily cover the major theories of humour and how each of these varies with difference in culture.

People steal info all that time that leads to loss of money, credit score, and other sources of hardship. Come learn how to stay safe in the digital age.


Prerequisites
None, laptop/phone optional.

Are you interested in making computers do whatever you want them to do? Of course you do!

My course is an introduction to Programming, but more importantly it is a course on how computers think. If you are interested in puzzles or solving problems for the sake of solving problems, this is the class for you! The class will not focus on building apps or websites, though if you want the background intuition for those things this is an excellent place to start.
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Here is a quote I stole from Carnegie Mellon: "Computational thinking is a way of solving problems, designing systems, and understanding human behavior that draws on concepts fundamental to computer science. To flourish in today's world, computational thinking has to be a fundamental part of the way people think and understand the world."

If you have any experience in programming (even if it was just a weekend of tinkering in another language), or you just want a fast paced introduction, please sign up for my second section. No matter your skill level, you will get something out of this course :)

I chose Python for a language not only because it's my favorite, but because I feel it is the best way to cleanly express what you want your computer to do, so more thought could go into what you want to do, and not how to state it. For example, if I told you that if you have a list called L, doing len(L) will get you the length of L, this code should be fairly easy to follow even without programming experience:

>>> grades = [100,70,80,90]
>>> average = sum(grades)/len(grades)
>>> average
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A little about me: I am a Junior studying Computer Science at Brandeis University. I have several years of programming experience, and have probably seen every mistake you could possibly make. This is also my second year TAing for the intro programming course at Brandeis, and my third year teaching this course at SPLASH (and it gets better every year). This summer I interned at a tech company called Kyruus - where I ate all the snacks I've ever wanted. If you're into snacks, Computer Science is the field for you.

If you have any questions, please email me at aboudaie@brandeis.edu


Prerequisites
Algebra 1 preferred. Previous programming experience (or high math skills) preferred for my 2nd section of this course.

In this course we will explore the world of computer science and all the ideas that can be brought to life through its uses. Furthermore, will also explore how computer science has affected our world in the last 20 years and how it may affect the next 100. This course is designed to expand your knowledge of the fundamentals of computer science by expanding your computational thinking. Please bring a laptop if possible (Not required).


Prerequisites
An open mind.

Global health is the health of populations in a global context. Health and Healthcare has different conditions and problems in every country in the world.
We will be talking about differential healthcare systems and problems with access, and discrimination based on race/ethnicity, gender, sexuality and religion in global healthcare.

Human rights are basic rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to regardless of nationality, sex, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, language, or other status.

These rights are constantly abused. Today, some of the worst human rights violations are against our bodies and our identities. Whether it be violence against women, discrimination against the LGBTQ community, or the denial of basic amenities- like water or healthcare- people are at risk across the world.

This class will focus on how as students, we can stop some of the worst wrong doings- not only internationally, but in our own communities. We will discuss current human rights cases, focusing on the theme, "My Body My Rights." Together, we will come up with a direct action that we will implement to demand demand the attention of government officials, corporations, international institutions and policy makers

In the words of JK Rowling, "Ordinary people, whose personal well-being and security are assured, join together in huge numbers to save people they do not know, and will never meet. My small participation in that process was one of the most humbling and inspiring experiences of my life."

A brief look at the political foundations of America. Will quickly talk about our Constitution, particularly debates about the first and second amendment, and also the unique mindset of the United States that fosters debates on these subjects. Will encourage discussion.


Prerequisites
None

Students will discuss themes and big moments in their lives through the use of art and theater. They will learn the importance of active listening and new perspectives in understanding.

Come learn about one of the most important molecules for life: DNA! Do you know what the central dogma is? If not, this class is for you! We will learn about the basic structure and function of DNA.

Fun part: We'll be doing an experiment to extract DNA from fruit!


Prerequisites
This class is for students who have not taken a high school biology course yet.

This course covers the fundamentals of organic chemistry concepts which are needed to understand organic molecules. NMR spectroscopy will be introduced with respect to why it is used, how it works, and how it reveals information about organic molecules.


Prerequisites
High School Chemistry

In this class, we will be exploring the effects of different ingredients in baking to create the delicious delicacies we eat today.

The course will examine static forces in our physical world. Why does a piece of paper stick to a ruler after you rub the ruler on wool ? We will perform a simple experiment exploring static forces and also discuss physics in nature.

Hi SPLASH attendees,

My name is Ben. As a first year medical student I was exposed to this peer based learning format. I found it tremendously fun and rewarding. I wanted to share this with you:

In this session, you are taking on the role of doctors taking on an important and unusual patient case. You will each be assigned to a specific task and you will use any background knowledge you have, resources on the internet, and the knowledge of your peers to diagnose the patient's problems.

Good luck!


Prerequisites
High school biology or AP biology recommended to understand online resources.

An introduction to the brain, how it works, disorders of the brain and how common medicines restore function.

--The course will consist of a lecture and an interactive demonstration of an EEG (balance of time from lecture).—


Prerequisites
There are no true prerequisites, but it would benefit the student to have an understanding of basic human biology. Any interested students are encouraged to participate.

This course will introduce students to public health theory, models, and concepts. We will briefly discuss healthcare reform and its impact of public health. During our class, they will have the opportunity to form teams to tackle and solve common public health problems/crises (e.g ebola, prevention of disease/ childhood obesity, etc)

There are many invasive species in our backyards, and they're hiding in plain sight! How can we tell these species apart from the other native ones? We will discuss the importance of identifying invasive species and how to deal with them.

In this course we will talk about raps, and the different ways that they are deployed in the music industry. This includes as attacks against enemies, commentary on society, and as a declaration of power or skill.

I will be teaching a basic level of Street Jazz dancing, which is very similar to Hip Hop, other than the fact that it allows for more individuality. The children will do a lot of fun confidence boosting activities, exercises and learn a dance routine.

Playing chess may just seem like a whole lot of fun to the kids playing, but they are actually thinking their way to success! Chess is extremely helpful in brain development, particularly when it is played regularly from a very early age. Regular play helps children gain confidence, learn to solve problems, increase concentration and patience, and develop analytical skills. And, of course, it's extremely fun!

The course will be geared towards beginners with little to no experience. It will aim to teach the basics of the game and general methods of improvement.


Prerequisites
None except for second section which would be a more advanced level so some exposure to chess is recommended.

You will be taught a beginner's lesson of the basics and mechanics of a game of pool. You will also learn strategies to win the game.

Explore both the presence and absence of social justice in Harry Potter. Learn how to use popular culture and art to further social justice causes and discuss what is missing from the magical world of Harry Potter. What should we expect from media and what can we do about it? Learn what fan activism means and what it can do.

Experiential Learning integrates the classroom to the real world. This Splash class will help students learn how to apply their classroom knowledge to "real-life" situations through many interactive leadership and team building activities. Emphasis will be put on being an effective leader and follower, analyzing new and unusual situations, and learning how to overcome obstacles that are outside one's comfort zone.

This course would be a beginner level chess course for students with little or no experience in the game of chess. Students will be taught how to move the different pieces, ways of winning the game, simple strategies used to win the game, and much more.

I will be helping people set up a step by step process for losing weight and teaching the basics of nutrition when it comes to weight loss. It will be partially lecture like, then workshop like. For those who are further interested, I will also talk a bit about various sorts of fitness.

This class is targeted at people with some experience playing chess. We will go over opening theory and strategies for attacking, through the lens of master games.