ESP Biography



KATIE NEAR, ESP Teacher




Major: Chemistry

College/Employer: Stanford

Year of Graduation: G

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Past Classes

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P3105: Fun with Chemistry! in Splash! Fall 2013 (Nov. 02 - 03, 2013)
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!


P2764: Fun with Chemistry! in Splash! Spring 2013 (Apr. 13 - 14, 2013)
Using dry ice, liquid nitrogen, and more, we will explore the nature of phase transformations of matter. We will see phenomenon that might be explosive, colorful, surprising, or all of the above!


P2424: Fun with Chemistry in Splash! Fall 2012 (Nov. 03 - 04, 2012)
Using dry ice, liquid nitrogen, silly putty and more, we will explore the nature of phase transformations of matter. If time, we’ll also look at another type of matter transformation - chemical reactions - that might be explosive, colorful, surprising, or all of the above!


P1716: Fun with Chemistry in Splash! Fall 2011 (Oct. 29 - 30, 2011)
Using dry ice, liquid nitrogen, silly putty and more, we will explore the nature of phase transformations of matter. If time, we’ll also look at another type of matter transformation - chemical reactions - that might explosive, colorful, surprising, or all of the above!


S1140: The Magic of Polymers: Bouncy Balls, Silly Putty, and Slime in Splash! Fall 2010 (Nov. 13 - 14, 2010)
In this class we will be making bouncy balls, silly putty, and slime while learning about the structures and properties of the materials used to make them.