ESP Biography



JIALIN DING, Stanford senior studying electrical engineering




Major: Electrical Engineering

College/Employer: Stanford

Year of Graduation: 2018

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

Hi, I'm Jialin and I'm majoring in electrical engineering with an emphasis on computer science and minoring in economics. I'm currently working in a computer science lab on campus. I am also a part Stanford Dragonboat team. In my free time, I like to watch food travel videos and take walks around campus. My other interests include math and chess.



Past Classes

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H6492: Making Meaning: An Introduction to Literary Analysis in Splash Spring 2018 (May. 05 - 06, 2018)
Have a paper due about the symbolism of the "green light" in The Great Gatsby? Need help parsing out the fine details within the lines of Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken"? No fear! We will start from the beginning and teach you how to read and analyze any piece of literary work that you may encounter in your high school English classes. From alliteration to onomatopoeia to synecdoche, we got you covered. We will spend the beginning of class discussing general terms and strategies on how to close read works of literature. Then, we will spend a good portion of class discussing two works of literature and allowing you to practice your skills. This class involves a lot of active participation in order to be effective, so please come ready to share your ideas! We will create an open, safe space for people to share their thoughts and expect you to do the same. Come ready to learn, explore, and have fun!


M5520: Math Puzzles and How to Solve Them in Splash Spring 2017 (Apr. 22 - 23, 2017)
In this class, you and other students will work together to solve some interesting and challenging math-based logic puzzles. In the process, you'll learn some fundamental techniques for logic-based thinking that will help you both in future classes and in everyday life.