ESP Biography



TONY JIN, Class of 2014, BS Mathematics, MS Computer Science




Major: Mathematics

College/Employer: Stanford

Year of Graduation: 2014

Picture of Tony Jin

Brief Biographical Sketch:

I enjoy photography, bridge, and piano for fun.



Past Classes

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M3504: Introduction to Cryptocurrency in Splash! Spring 2014 (Apr. 12 - 13, 2014)
Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Litecoin... it's been all over the news lately. What is cryptocurrency? Why does it have value? How do you use it? In this class, you will learn the basics of cryptocurrency and set up your own wallet. You will even receive some free Dogecoins! Wow, such amaze!


M3505: Advanced Topics in Cryptocurrency in Splash! Spring 2014 (Apr. 12 - 13, 2014)
This class deals with advanced concepts regarding cryptocurrency. Covers history of cryptocurrency beginning with Satoshi Nakamoto's whitepaper on Bitcoin and continuing on to new developments in alternate cryptocurrencies (altcoins). Discusses technical details of the blockchain and mining. Examines the economic effects and regulatory challenges of Bitcoin.


H3506: Technical Aspects of Photography in Splash! Spring 2014 (Apr. 12 - 13, 2014)
Advanced photographic knowledge and techniques, including exposure triangle, light value, depth of field, lens optics, filters, and image processing tools like Photoshop.


H3507: Introduction to Photography in Splash! Spring 2014 (Apr. 12 - 13, 2014)
Come find out what makes a great photo! You'll learn about topics like composition, exposure, lighting, etc. Don't know what those are? Great! We'll teach you all that. You'll come out of the class with a better understanding of how a camera works so you can use that knowledge to your advantage and show off your awesome photography to your friends! After a brief lecture, we will go on a walking tour of the magnificent Stanford campus. We will start in the Main Quad and visit many other locations, taking pictures as we go. At the end we can compare photos on a computer and even edit them if we have time.


H3102: Introduction to Photography in Splash! Fall 2013 (Nov. 02 - 03, 2013)
Come find out what makes a great photo! You'll learn about topics like composition, exposure, lighting, etc. Don't know what those are? Great! We'll teach you all that. You'll come out of the class with a better understanding of how a camera works so you can use that knowledge to your advantage and show off your awesome photography to your friends!


H3103: Technical Aspects of Photography in Splash! Fall 2013 (Nov. 02 - 03, 2013)
Advanced photographic knowledge and techniques, including exposure triangle, light value, depth of field, lens optics, filters, and image processing tools like Photoshop.


H3104: Stanford Photowalk in Splash! Fall 2013 (Nov. 02 - 03, 2013)
Join us in a walking tour of the magnificent Stanford campus. We will start in the Main Quad and visit many other locations, taking pictures as we go. At the end we can compare photos on a computer and even edit them if we have time.


H2652: Introduction to Photography in Splash! Spring 2013 (Apr. 13 - 14, 2013)
Come find out what makes a great photo! You'll learn about topics like composition, exposure, aperture, shutter speed, depth of field, etc. Don't know what those are? Great! We'll teach you all that and more. You'll come out of the class with a better understanding of how a camera works and how to take better photos so you can use that knowledge to your advantage and show off your awesome photography skills to your friends!


H2653: Photography Excursion A in Splash! Spring 2013 (Apr. 13 - 14, 2013)
Come visit the top of Hoover Tower to get breathtaking views of Stanford University, Palo Alto, the Bay, and San Francisco! If we have time at the end, we may come down to take a few pictures around the Main Quad and/or view and compare our photos.


H2654: Photography Excursion B in Splash! Spring 2013 (Apr. 13 - 14, 2013)
Join us in a walking tour of the magnificent Stanford campus. We will start in the Main Quad and visit many other locations, taking pictures as we go. We may have time to view and compare our photos at the end.


H2413: Technical Aspects of Photography in Splash! Fall 2012 (Nov. 03 - 04, 2012)
Come learn what makes a great photo! You'll learn about topics like composition, exposure, aperture, shutter speed, depth of field, etc. Don't know what those are? Great! I'll teach you all that. You'll come out of the class with a better understanding of how a camera works and how to use that knowledge to your advantage so you can show off your awesome photography to your friends!


H1970: An Abridged Introduction to Bridge in Splash! Spring 2012 (Apr. 21 - 22, 2012)
Bridge is a popular and exciting card game which tests your ability to communicate with other players, strategize, and keep track of probabilities. We will teach you the rules of bridge and give you a chance to practice playing the game with experienced Stanford students.


H1712: An Abridged Introduction to Bridge in Splash! Fall 2011 (Oct. 29 - 30, 2011)
Bridge is a popular and exciting card game which tests your ability to communicate with other players, strategize, and keep track of probabilities. We will teach you the rules of bridge and give you a chance to practice playing the game with experienced Stanford students.


H1511: An Abridged Introduction to Bridge in Splash! Spring 2011 (Apr. 16 - 17, 2011)
Bridge is a popular and exciting card game which tests your ability to communicate with other players, strategize, and keep track of probabilities. We will teach you the rules of bridge and give you a chance to practice playing the game with experienced Stanford students.