ESP Biography

From giant robots to slice of life stories, anime is an incredibly diverse medium. In this class, we will examine the expressive power of anime by looking at thematic and aesthetic elements present in many key examples. In particular, we'll also see how anime differs from conventional Western media.

College admissions are getting increasingly competitive every year, with many schools’ acceptance rates falling into the single digits. In this class, students will learn about effective strategies for approaching college applications, based on real-life case studies. A Q&A will follow a short lecture, so bring any and all questions you have!

With the rise of virtual assistant technology like Siri and Alexa, as well as large language models like ChatGPT, we have to ask: how did we get here? How did computers learn how to speak human language? This course gives an introduction to natural language processing and its applications.

This course provides an introduction to genetic algorithms, an optimization technique that mirrors how natural selection and evolution occur in real life. Genetic algorithms have been used in a variety of settings: routing autonomous vehicles, teaching computers how to speed run Mario, and breaking the TikTok algorithm.

A 2019 study found that one of the most popular 'dream jobs' for children is 'YouTuber.' Maybe you have also thought of getting string your own TikTok or YouTube channel but aren't sure where to start. This course gives a brief overview into how to get started with social media content creation, how to grow an audience, and the many doors that it opens.

¿Somos primos? Filipinos and Latinos have a long shared history that spans hundreds of years, from Spanish colonialism to the modern day. In this class, students will learn about the many ties that connect Latinos and Filipinos—beloved dishes, religious practices, historical events, and beyond. Tayo na!

College admissions are getting increasingly competitive every year, with many schools’ acceptance rates falling into the single digits. In this class, students will learn about effective strategies for approaching college applications, based on real-life case studies. A Q&A will follow the lecture, as time allows.

Have you ever been confused by the new slang used by Gen Alpha? Does it seem like they’re speaking a whole different language? In this class, we explore how language and vernacular evolve, as well as how their evolution has been influenced by the digital age, including social media, video games, memes, and beyond.