Splash Fall 2025
Course Catalog

How does your phone or laptop work under the hood? You may have heard of things like "CPUs" or "GPUs" or fancy marketing terms put out by companies. Here we'll explain the basics of computer programming, memory, RAM, caches, assembly language, and processors.

We will also explain the fundamentals of modern AI with an emphasis on how it runs on computer hardware. We will go over the basics of linear algebra, neural networks, transformers, and how silicon rocks from the ground can be tricked into becoming something like ChatGPT.


Class Style
Lecture

Prerequisites
Basic programming, mathematics/calculus knowledge is highly preferred but not required

With the rise of virtual assistant technology like Siri and Alexa, as well as large language models like ChatGPT, we have to ask: how did we get here? How did computers learn how to speak human language?

This course gives an introduction to natural language processing and its applications.


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Lecture

What is a "probability"? What does it mean to "predict" the future? And what does this mean for the central clash between Miles Morales and Miguel O'Hara within the Spider-verse? Building on some foundational concepts in statistics and data science, we reframe the movies' themes to discuss the role of predictive algorithms in the media and how philosophy ties into decision-making in the face of uncertainty.


Class Style
Discussion

Prerequisites
Preferably, having seen Spiderman: Into the Spider-verse and Spiderman: Across the Spider-verse.

This course provides an introduction to genetic algorithms, an optimization technique that mirrors how natural selection and evolution occur in real life.

Genetic algorithms have been used in a variety of settings: routing autonomous vehicles, teaching computers how to speed run Mario, and breaking the TikTok algorithm.


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Lecture

You may have heard about quantum computing in the news, but have you ever wondered what a quantum computer is? How it works? How it's different from your laptop? What $$\lvert \psi \rangle$$ is? In this class we'll explore what makes quantum computers special and promising, and you'll get to write your own quantum algorithms with IBM's quantum composer! Join us to explore our quantum future.


Class Style
Seminar

Prerequisites
Algebra 2 and some knowledge of Trigonometry.

(This course is going through a whole revamp this year! New slides, new action!) Have you ever played a game and wondered how the developer(s) created it? From the smooth move-and-jump physics of Cuphead to the animated slam of a card onto a table in Hearthstone—this class aims to demystify the gaming process that players (like you and I) typically take for granted.

Throughout this course, we will explore the Unity Engine, which has played a part in many signature titles (in addition to those mentioned above!), like Among Us, Hollow Knight, Genshin Impact, Pokemon Go, Beat Saber, and many more. We will break down Unity’s seemingly complicated user interface and get a taste of scripting in the C# programming language to interact with objects in our game.

NOTE: Enrolled students MUST download the Unity Hub (https://unity.com/download) and install a version of the Unity Engine within the Hub *before class* if they would like to participate in programming!


Class Style
Lecture

Prerequisites
If a student wants to participate in Unity development/C# coding, they should have a computer that can download software (specifically, the Unity Hub and Unity Engine) with around 2GB of free storage to accommodate this. Previous background in any programming language (Scratch, Python, Lua, Java, C, etc.) is helpful but not required.

There's a lot of talk about AI these days, and in particular, how it's changing work, school, and learning. What do you still need to, and want to learn, when AI tools can do so much? How do we ensure that we're actually learning those things?

No one has all the answers, but it seems pretty important to be thinking about these things -- you, and your goals, interests, experiences, and perspectives matter, in both (1) figuring out your own approach to learning and doing in a world with AI, and (2) shaping the culture and technology around AI use for learning and work!

Through interactive, hands-on activities, we'll explore what current AI tools do, their strengths and limitations for learning, reflect on our own use and goals, learn about some "science of learning" findings and frameworks that could be useful, tinker and try things out, and develop our own plans and mindsets around our learning and potential use of AI.

All are welcome, no prior experience in Computer Science or AI needed or expected. I think it can be valuable to dive into these things if AI is completely new to you, you're building it, or something in between! This isn't exactly a CS class, but an interdisciplinary explore AI, learn about learning sciences, and reflect on your learning kind of class.


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Activity

Learn the fundamentals of structural engineering and its importance in phenomena like earthquakes and wind! Students will then apply their knowledge by constructing and testing model structures to evaluate their stability and resilience.


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Activity

In this class, you will learn about electricity and sound! We will discuss how electric signals get magically converted into sound waves in a speaker. And the best part, we will build our own speaker!


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Activity

As the climate continues to change, the impact of natural hazards like fires, hurricanes, and floods are becoming more frequent and severe. Have you ever wondered if there is anything you can do about it? In this class, we will learn about the ways natural hazards put our communities at risk and how we can better prepare, plan for, and respond to these events. Through an interactive game, you will take on the role of a community planner to make decisions to protect your city from natural hazards. May the most resilient city win!


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Activity

Why do some things bend while others shatter? In this fast-paced, hands-on intro to Materials Science & Engineering, you’ll explore how the structure–processing–properties–performance chain explains everything from smartphone screens and ship hulls to superconductors and shape-memory alloys. We’ll demo ductile vs. brittle behavior with a dramatic drop test, play with grains and defects to see how atoms move, and cap it off by making liquid-nitrogen ice cream to learn how crystal size changes texture.

You’ll leave with a maker’s eye for why materials fail (Titanic plates, Liberty ships, and more) and how smart design—like alloying or microstructure control—prevents catastrophe and enables “impossible” tech. Expect lively Q&A and simple table demos you can try later with household items.


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Activity

Prerequisites
None

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes during a rocket launch? Learn about Mission Control and work as a team to lead your own spacecraft launch. You'll analyze system data, communicate with other teams, and make the final GO/NO-GO call.


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Activity

Do you like joy? Do you like whimsy? Do you like world peace?

If so, this class is for you! This class is open to jugglers of all skill levels, from complete beginners looking to learn the basics, to confident performers looking to learn new tricks and props.

We'll learn
1. the basic 3-ball pattern
2. how to spice up the 3-ball pattern
3. basic partner juggling (how to juggle with friends!)

If time allows and curiosity beckons, we can talk about the math behind juggling, or look at some advanced tricks.


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Activity

A 2019 study found that one of the most popular 'dream jobs' for children is 'YouTuber.'

Maybe you have also thought of getting started on your own TikTok or YouTube channel but aren't sure where to start.

This course gives a brief overview into how to get started with social media content creation, how to grow an audience, and the many doors that it opens.


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Lecture

Step into the timeless elegance of the waltz! This beginner-friendly class introduces you to rotary waltz—the graceful, turning dance that's featured in every old romance movie.

No prior dance experience or partner is necessary! We'll guide you through the fundamentals of rhythm, posture, and partner connection while keeping things lighthearted and fun.


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Activity

Have you ever been confused by the new slang used by Gen Alpha? Does it seem like they’re speaking a whole different language?

In this class, we explore how language and vernacular evolve, as well as how their evolution has been influenced by the digital age, including social media, video games, memes, and beyond.


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Lecture

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, this course invites students to explore what it truly means to be American—through the lens of visual storytelling. Using artwork, paintings, and photography, we’ll take a fast-paced journey through key turning points in U.S. history—from 1776 to 2025/26—and examine how images have shaped, reflected, and challenged the American spirit.

No prior experience in art or deep historical knowledge is required, though a basic understanding of U.S. history will be helpful as we move quickly across 250 years of ideas, conflicts, and culture.


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Lecture

Have you ever wondered what archaeologists do? (hint: it's not digging up dinosaurs!) In this seminar, we'll go over some fundamentals of Archaeology. What is it? What do we do? What are some of the methods we use? How does it contribute to surrounding communities as a social science? During the second half of the course, we will be conducting our own analysis of artifacts! Students will be asked to engage and complete the following tasks with their peers: drawing, measurements, description, identification, and cataloging.


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Seminar

Gun violence is more than a political issue, it’s a public health crisis. In this interactive class, we’ll explore the science behind how gun violence affects individuals, families, and entire communities. Students will examine real-world data, discuss prevention strategies, and learn how science, policy, and community action come together to save lives.


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Discussion

Memes offer an interesting lens through which to view the current cultural zeitgeist. While often humorous nature, these memes cover a wide range of topics, from current events to popular culture.

This class will take an analytical approach to understanding memes and the purpose they serve in communicating ideas.


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Lecture

This course will provide a quick overview of the methods, technologies and questions that guide archaeologists in exploring ancient Mediterranean shipwrecks. Then we will dive into discussion of several important shipwreck sites and unpack what they can tell us about life in the ancient Mediterranean.


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Lecture

Language is soooooo cool. It's something we all use on a daily basis. It's what you're using to read this text right now.

This class will look at a variety of cool concepts in linguistics with the hope of getting you excited about all things language-related!


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Lecture

Join the Stanford Political Union to learn what politics means to you and practice discussing difficult issues with your peers. All viewpoints are welcome!


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Seminar

Video games offer a unique lens through which to tell stories by inviting the player into an active role in building its narratives.

In this class, we'll learn how video games tell stories.


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Lecture

Enjoy a break for lunch with your friends! Please register for at least one lunch period on each day of the program.

Enjoy a break for lunch with your friends! Please register for at least one lunch period on each day of the program.

When is a coffee cup the same as a donut? Surprisingly, the answer is not "never"...

The mathematically curious student may have heard of this fact, or recognize the Möbius strip or Klein bottle. These are all examples of "manifolds," which are the foremost objects studied in topology — the study of geometric objects up to continuous deformation. That is to say, in topology, we say that objects are "equivalent" if we can stretch or bend one into the other. A major goal, then, is to develop tools called "invariants," which don't change under stretching and bending, which we can then use to classify manifolds.

This class is an interactive introduction to one of the most strikingly visual and conceptually rewarding fields of mathematics — I'll develop important invariants, formalizing the above notions in the process; discuss the Euler characteristic, the fundamental group, and more; and end with a proof of Brouwer's fixed point theorem. If none of this sounds familiar, don't worry — we'll explore and demystify everything together. By the end of the class, you'll be thinking like a topologist!


Class Style
Seminar

Prerequisites
No strict prerequisites — just be ready to volunteer ideas and think outside the box!

Have you ever noticed how multiplying numbers by hand takes way longer than addition? Shockingly, in 1960, a 23-year-old student Anatoly Karatsuba discovered a smarter way to multiply than what we learned in grade school!

In this class, we will talk about the ideas behind Karatsuba’s multiplication algorithm and why it is faster than the grade school multiplication method when you are multiplying very big numbers. This lecture is just about the mathy ideas and has no programming, but this approach is actually used by real computer programs!


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Lecture

Negotiation and self-advocacy are important skills for achieving your goals—whether in school, sports, clubs, or future careers. Even small requests—like asking for more responsibility on a project or negotiating roles in a team—require confidence, preparation, and clear communication.

In this workshop, students will learn practical strategies to advocate for themselves effectively and respectfully. We’ll cover how to:

-Approach requests with a confident and positive mindset

-Gather and use information to support your goals

-Communicate clearly and persuasively

-Handle common scenarios, from team projects to leadership opportunities

Through interactive discussions, examples, and real-world exercises, students will gain actionable tools to speak up, solve problems creatively, and navigate opportunities with confidence. By the end of the session, students will leave with a practical skillset they can apply immediately in school, clubs, and beyond.


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Lecture

Are you alive? Whatever the answer is, you should take this class.

We're gonna spend our time together talking about cities of all kinds, and what makes them so great (or often so bad).
We'll explore the psychology behind urban design and even make a digital mood board of cities we'd like to see.

If you have any interest in the environments we live in, please come by for a good time and meaningful conversations :)


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Seminar

Can memories reside in our DNA? Blending biology and literature, this interdisciplinary class will introduce the science of epigenetics—how life experiences can shape gene expression across generations—and pair it with an examination of Toni Morrison’s Beloved, a novel that gives poignant form to the idea of the body as a reservoir of trauma. Through discussion, lectures, and close readings, we will investigate genetic and narrative modalities of inheritance, asking how memories are encoded in both cells and stories. Along the way, we will also consider broader questions about what scientists and humanists stand to gain by reaching across disciplines and how combining molecular biology with literary studies can paint a fuller picture of the human experience.


Class Style
Seminar

Prerequisites
An introductory course in biology and an introductory course in literature would be helpful background to have.

College admissions are getting increasingly competitive every year, with many schools’ acceptance rates falling into the single digits. In this class, students will learn about effective strategies for approaching college applications, based on real-life case studies.

A Q&A will follow a short lecture, so bring any and all questions you have!

Disclaimer: Attending Splash itself is not demonstrated interest, and participating in Splash does not make admission into Stanford any more likely.


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Lecture

Baby Scientists: How Infants Discover the World is a true introduction to developmental psychology. Take this course to learn how babies begin to build knowledge before they can even fully speak. We will explore foundational and modern studies that reveal hidden cognitive capacities that shape infants' understanding of objects, numbers, and more. No experience required, just a curious mind!


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Lecture

The world needs bold, thoughtful leaders to tackle its biggest challenges—and that starts with YOU. In this engaging and interactive session, you’ll discover what it truly means to lead and how to start doing it now—at school, in your community, and beyond.

You’ll learn practical leadership skills like effective communication, confident negotiation, and strategic decision-making—and see how these tools can open doors to new opportunities. Together, we’ll explore how to find mentors, land internships, stand out in college applications, and set yourself up for long-term success—all while staying true to who you are.

Taught by instructors who have led teams, launched initiatives, and trained thousands of emerging leaders through Miss CEO, this workshop will help you develop the mindset, confidence, and toolkit to make an impact—starting today.


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Lecture

Have you ever wondered where language comes from? Or have you ever been fascinated by the fictional languages in sci-fi novels? In "Design Your Own Language", we'll explore the basics of creating your own language - and learn about the real science of language along the way!


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Activity

Come learn about Stanford’s Cardinal Free Clinics (CFC) and the Immersion in Community Medicine (ICM) program. ICM was created to extend Arbor Free Clinic and Pacific Free Clinic’s mission of educating local high school students in the Bay Area. Its goals are: 1) To inspire high school students to enter the field of medicine, 2) To foster valuable mentoring relationships with undergraduates, medical students, and physicians, 3) To foster a sense of community service and engagement, especially in community health.

In this class we will investigate a community health issue and brainstorm equitable solutions. There will also be a Q&A with current CFC members!


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Discussion

How does the next photo, video, or ad get chosen in your social media feed? Is your phone really listening to you? Bring your phone* and be prepared to learn the secrets of social media! In this interactive course, we'll cover topics like the psychology and strategies driving advertising, how algorithms capture and keep your attention, and how to spot misinformation. Demystify how social media works and leave this course with the skills to critically evaluate the messages you see on these platforms every day. *No phone or social media accounts required to participate!


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Seminar

You like to craft? You like to protest? If the answer to either one of those is yes (or even maybe), this is the class for you!

We will be making pins that have/say whatever your heart may dream of. Maybe it's just a picture of a frog, pronoun pins, or advertising for a cause you believe in!

During our short 45-minutes together we will be exploring how activism and crafting comes together to make craftivism- I promise I didn't just make that word up, it's a real thing.

This is not a political course, and is only trying to explore how we can advocate with a bit of fun mixed in there as well.

Feel free to email me (coraa@stanford.edu) with any questions/comments before Splash begins :)


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Activity

From giant robots to slice of life stories, anime is an incredibly diverse medium. In this class, we will examine the expressive power of anime by looking at thematic and aesthetic elements present in many key examples. In particular, we'll also see how anime differs from conventional Western media.


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Lecture

In the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations (U.N.) declared that “Everyone has the right to education.” But nearly 80 years later, how far have we achieved? The dismantling of the Department of Education, the reverse result of racial segregation after Brown v. Board, and overall low achievement in math and sciences. Where is the problem? How can you bring a change?

Students will explore a philosophical lens towards what education means and should look like. We will dive deeper into the research behind education inequalities and help you answer the “why?” This class is student-centered as we believe active engagement gives rise to maximal learning. You will also have the opportunity to design a solution to meet the U.N. standard of education as a human right.


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Discussion

So basically, what if I told you we’re going to tear apart stuffed animals and sew them back together in really odd ways? That’s it. That’s the class.

We’ll be using cheap stuffed animals to create hybrid creatures. Maybe an ostrich-horse, a shark-cat, or something even more strange.

Come by for an hour of chaotic crafting, questionable decisions, and the chance to make a monstrous creation you can proudly taunt your loved ones with.


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Activity

In recent years, there have been increased interests in the science community to study how we teach and learn science better. These have lasting impacts in modern science learning. For example, Professor Carl Wieman's studies behind active learning have led to reform of the physics classrooms across American universities. In this course, we will introduce you some important research in physics education research and give you a taste behind the Stanford way of learning physics.


Class Style
Lecture

Prerequisites
Some introductory courses in physics would help but all are welcome!

In this semi-philosophical, semi-mathematical course, you will learn about what exactly mathematicians spend their days doing. I will discuss the well-known concept of "abstraction", and illustrate how all of mathematics emerges as a result of looking at the world around us and abstracting away!


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Lecture

Prerequisites
A willingness to learn about new concepts!

Remember the last time a friend told you they were stressed—did you really know how to respond, or did you just hope your words helped? When we think we’re listening, we often miss more than we realize. In this class, you’ll uncover how attention works in conversation, why people sometimes leave interactions feeling unheard even when advice was offered, and what psychology reveals about the hidden signals that build or break trust. Through interactive activities in which you can get to know your peers, you’ll test these ideas yourself and leave with insights into how a single response can change the course of a conversation. By practicing these skills, you can become the person someone trusts enough to call when it matters most, and what you say in those moment can leave lasting marks on others' lives.


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Discussion

"As in a theatre, the eyes of men, /
After a well-graced actor leaves the stage, /
Are idly bent on him that enters next," -- Duke of York, "Richard II"

Are you interested in the performing arts? Reciting poetry, perhaps? Or maybe you just want to bring some Renaissance era whimsy into your life? If any of these ring true, then greetings, young thespian! This workshop is for you!

Led by members of the Stanford Shakespeare Company, this workshop will provide a general introduction to reading, understanding, and performing Shakespeare. Students will participate in theatrical exercises, read scenes from multiple Shakespeare plays, and have the opportunity to perform themselves! Members of StanShakes will help get students understand Shakespeare with an emphasis on performance, teaching students how to relate the material to their own lives while providing helpful performance critique. If you seek your chance in the spotlight performing the works of the most famous playwright in history, this course is for you!


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Seminar

Have you ever wanted to peer inside your own brain? Fortunately for you, that's possible with an array of amazing and frankly mind-blowing technologies.

We'll explore the frontiers of physics and neuroscience as we discuss how we look into brains and what we can (or maybe shouldn't?) find inside.


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Lecture

Prerequisites
Geometry

Join us for an engaging two-hour class designed for students in grades 9-12, where we will explore the fascinating principles of flight! This interactive session will delve into the fundamental physics that allow aircraft to soar through the skies. Through hands-on activities and demonstrations, participants will discover the concepts of aerodynamics, the role of air pressure, and the importance of wing design. By the end of the class, students will not only understand the science behind flying but also gain insights into real-world applications. Whether you're an aspiring pilot or simply curious about aerodynamics, this class promises to inspire and ignite your passion for physics and aviation!


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Lecture

Prerequisites
Must be curious about how things work.

Molecular Imaging of Cancer


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Lecture

Prerequisites
10 - 12 grades

Ever wondered how genetically modified plants are made? Want to find out what a "gene gun" is? How to make a glowing plant? This class will teach you the fundamentals of plant genetic modification techniques and take you through some interesting case studies.


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Seminar

Did you know that the same physics that describes a child on a swing also describes pretty much everything else? Even more cool than that, some of these “oscillators” create light and sound waves, and others allow us to see and hear! Light and sound waves play incredible roles in nature and technology, ranging from our phone screens to echolocation and global warming. Come join us to see and hear what oscillators are all about!


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Seminar

Have you ever wondered how your body can survive having trillions of microbes living in and on it? Or how we benefit from microbes living in and on us? In this course we'll talk about how the body coexists with microbes. We'll cover introductory immunology and microbiome content.


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Lecture

Prerequisites
Basic understanding of biology is recommended (DNA, types of cells)

If you lived in the 1500s and Nicolaus Copernicus told you the earth was orbiting the sun, would you have believed him? Are you sure?

We’re taught that science is as simple as 1) hypothesize, 2) experiment and 3) understand. But if it were so simple, how is it that so many scientists have been led astray even by objective evidence? Join us for a series of activities where we put ourselves in the shoes of scientists making new discoveries and see if we can figure out a “right” way to interpret what we find and build scientific models that approach “truth”


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Discussion

Every patient deserves answers—but what happens when there are none?

In this course, you’ll step into the shoes of doctors, scientists, and families working to solve some of medicine’s rarest and most mysterious conditions.

Through real-life case studies, hands-on activities, and patient stories, you’ll learn how rare diseases are discovered, diagnosed, and researched—and how people around the world are working to turn these mysteries into hope.

We’ll explore the science of rare diseases, the detective work behind genetic diagnosis, and the power of advocacy in driving new treatments. Come curious and leave inspired—you might even help write the next chapter in rare disease research someday.

Topics Covered:

The genetics of rare diseases
Diagnostic odysseys and the role of “medical detectives”
The NIH’s Undiagnosed Diseases Program
Patient perspectives and advocacy
Drug development and clinical trials for small populations
Health equity and the global impact of rare diseases


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Lecture

In this class we will discuss the implications of Einstein's postulates, and see how two basic assumptions created an entirely new way of looking at the world. We will also use these postulates to derive the concepts of time dilation and length contraction.


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Seminar

Prerequisites
Trigonometry

This class is designed to introduce students to the multi-faceted field of coral reef science. It will provide a broad overview of their importance, current threats to their survival, innovative approaches to their study, and the future of their conservation. The course is designed to be interesting to students of all levels, and will encourage questions and discussion throughout the lecture.


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Lecture

What makes one material different from another? The electronic structure of elements and molecules holds the key to understanding. We'll talk about interesting examples ranging from metals to biology.


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Lecture

Where does CO₂ come from and how does excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere affect the ocean and aquatic life? In this lesson students are introduced to the carbon cycle and explore pH and acidification with hands-on experiments. They then connect their experimental data with real-world data to evaluate claims about carbon dioxide and ocean acidification. Finally, students are introduced to how different companies and research groups are using green chemistry to build carbon capture technologies and use that carbon as a material for new eco-friendly products.


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Activity

Join us to explore how scientists film the motion of atoms and electrons. This class introduces the principles of ultrafast science, revealing how ultrashort laser pulses help capture nature's fastest processes on atomic timescales.


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Seminar

Prerequisites
Familiar with Newton's Laws of Motion. Heard about concepts such as lasers, atoms, and electrons.

One of the greatest wonders of the natural world is the sheer diversity found in the forms and functions of life on planet earth. While much of this is easily seen by the naked eye, the vast majority is hidden in the microscopic world right under our noses, in the kingdom of bacteria. The goal of this class will be to introduce our students to the amazing diversity of bacteria living right under- and maybe in- our noses. We will explore different bacteria that can glow, conduct electricity and even sense the earth’s magnetic field. After this, we'll discuss how we can utilize these special abilities for our own benefit through engineering and synthetic biology.


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Lecture

Curious about how students your age get involved in real research? Whether you’re interested in medicine, biology, or technology, this workshop will show you how to turn curiosity into discovery.

In this interactive session, you’ll learn how to find research opportunities, reach out to professors, and make the most of your experiences in a lab or independent project. We’ll also practice how to read and understand scientific papers—even if you’ve never seen one before!

You’ll leave with practical steps, example emails, and resources to help you start your research journey, plus a look at how students are making a real difference in rare disease research and beyond.

Topics Covered:

How research really works (from hypothesis to publication)
Finding mentors and writing effective outreach emails
How to read and analyze a scientific paper
Understanding ethics, collaboration, and the impact of research
Stories of students contributing to rare disease and biomedical research


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Lecture

In this class, students will learn about hydrogels — soft, water-filled materials with applications from food science to medicine. Through a hands-on activity making popping boba, students will explore how hydrogels form when long polymer chains are cross-linked to trap water and form gels. Students will gain a practical understanding of how polymer chemistry and structure–property relationships shape the materials that surround us.


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Activity

Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what’s really out there? It turns out, almost everything we can see is just a tiny fraction of what exists. In this class, we’ll uncover the mysterious forces shaping the cosmos: dark matter, the unseen glue holding galaxies together, and dark energy, the push causing the universe to expand faster and faster.


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Lecture

Prerequisites
None

Discussion about what is genetic counseling and how to get involved in the field


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Lecture

In this workshop, students will design protective contraptions to keep their egg safe from a fall. They'll get to explore physics in a real world scenario!


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Activity

How does a gloopy flour mixture turn into a soft and delicious angel food cake? What prevents your delicious guacamole from turning into a brown, gooey mess by the next day? Have you ever wanted to transform cream and sugar into mouth-watering ice cream? In this class we’ll be able to answer all of these questions and more! Join us to learn about the chemistry behind some of your favorite foods (and get a snack out of it)! [Please be advised that those with allergies to fruit or dairy may not be able to participate in all class activities.]


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Activity

Prerequisites
Will discuss concepts generally covered in a high school chemistry class.

Have you ever wanted to learn about the most extreme objects in the universe? Look no further than neutron stars, which are the incredibly dense remains of collapsed stars. These objects are about the mass of the sun, but are only about the size of a city. A teaspoon of their matter weighs as much as Mount Everest, and if you stood on their surface you would melt into a puddle from the sheer force of their gravity! In this class you will learn about neutron stars, including pulsars (rapidly rotating neutron stars that emit beams of electromagnetic radiation from their poles) and magnetars (neutron stars with incredibly strong magnetic fields and sometimes produce bursts of energy called "giant flares"). By the end of this course, you will be familiar with how different types of neutron stars form, theories describing their interiors, gravitational wave detection methods using pulsars, and how collisions between neutron stars are responsible for creating many of the chemical elements in the universe.


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Lecture

Stop by to learn about issues and disparities in Asian-Pacific Islander health ᕙ(`▿´)ᕗ

Presented by members of Stanford Pre-Med APAMSA (Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association).


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Seminar