ESP Biography



ALEX HODGES, ESP Teacher




Major: CS

College/Employer: Stanford

Year of Graduation: 2025

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Past Classes

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S8028: Do No Harm: Why Medical Ethics Matters in Splash Spring 2024 (May. 18 - 19, 2024)
We will be discussing hard-hitting questions at the intersection of healthcare and ethics. Delving into various case studies in media, popular culture, and biomedical research, we will explore the importance of patient advocacy and autonomy in ensuring high-quality medical care. Come and learn what we owe to each other and why ethics is a key element in any discipline. Disclaimer: We will be discussing heavy topics in healthcare, including potentially terminal illness and death.


C8029: Chatting about Chat: An Exploration of AI Technology and Ethics in Splash Spring 2024 (May. 18 - 19, 2024)
What do we gain, and–perhaps more importantly–what can we lose from the use of AI in our daily lives? In this course, we will examine the technology behind popular AI tools like ChatGPT and discuss the ethical implications of their use. Through industry case studies, multimedia examples, and focused conversations and activities, you will be challenged to evaluate the role of AI in your life.


S7909: Do No Harm: Why Medical Ethics Matters in Splash Fall 2023 (Dec. 02 - 03, 2023)
We will be discussing hard-hitting questions at the intersection of healthcare and ethics. Delving into various case studies in media, popular culture, and biomedical research, we will explore the importance of patient advocacy and autonomy in ensuring high-quality medical care. Come and learn what we owe to each other and why ethics is a key element in any discipline. Disclaimer: We will be discussing heavy topics in healthcare, including potentially terminal illness and death.