ESP Biography



MADHUMITHA RAJAGOPAL, ESP Teacher



Major: Nephrology

College/Employer: Stanford

Year of Graduation: 2008

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

I have a Ph. D in Molecular Cellular Physiology from University of California Davis. During my Ph. D I was especially interested in teacher training programs and to cater teaching styles to student learning styles. Now, I am using the skills learned there to now teach students to increase learning efficiency by enhancing their note-taking skills, reading speed, getting the most out of class as well as budgeting their time in way that is optimal for their success.



Past Classes

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H959: Heady Mixes in Splash! Fall 2010 (Nov. 13 - 14, 2010)
Wow your friends with these wonderful tasting and artistically presented mocktails. Students will have 5 different types of mocktails to choose from as well as an array of different glass and decorations. After learning some basic recipes you will also be allowed to mix and match and create your own master piece. Welcome to Heady Mixes!


S960: Marriage Contracts: Dowries, Bride Prices and Prenups in Splash! Fall 2010 (Nov. 13 - 14, 2010)
Through an interactive discussion, we will explore economic marriage contracts from various parts of the world, identify the intent behind these practices, their evolution, their strengths, flaws and misuse.


S793: How Your Inner Ear Controls your perception of balance and movement in Splash! Spring 2010 (Apr. 17 - 18, 2010)
The ear canals are closely related to our perception of movement. Learn why we feel we are still spinning for a while after we have stopped. Students will learn with the help of hands on experiments.


H601: Getting the Most out of Your Academic Career! in Splash! Fall 2009 (Oct. 10 - 11, 2009)
Come learn how to improve your study habits. This course will focus on finding the optimal time to study, enhancing note-taking efficiency, improving listening skills, speed reading and critical thinking skills. It will also cover some aspects of the California university systems so that graduating seniors will be better informed of the available choices. However, this course will benefit everybody.