Splash Biography
STEVEN NGUYEN, Yale Sophomore Interested in Emergency Services
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Major: MCDB College/Employer: Yale Year of Graduation: 2027 |
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Brief Biographical Sketch:
Hi, my name is Steven, and I’m from Fort Worth, Texas 🤠. I'm a pre-med at Yale majoring in biophysics with a minor in education studies. I’m interested in helping people through their most stressful times. I first became a firefighter in high school (...initially because I wanted to go wee woo in a firetruck). Later, I would become a crisis counselor and EMT. More recently, I got to help do search and rescue in the Central Texas flooding and go to Ukraine to provide medical aid. My favorite thing about Splash is being able to support the admin team and cook Pho for them during retreats. If you choose to take my class, I’m excited to meet you!! =) Now... I wonder if text art works on this site: ┼┼┼████ Past Classes(Clicking a class title will bring you to the course's section of the corresponding course catalog)X5236: Kombucha 101: Brewing, Flavoring, and Fermentation Safety in Splash Fall 2025 (Oct. 04, 2025)
Curious about that fizzy, tangy drink called kombucha? In this class, students will learn the biology and chemistry of fermentation while making their own kombucha. We’ll cover how yeast and bacteria transform sweet tea into a probiotic-rich beverage, how pH and sugar content affect the final product, and the cultural history of kombucha. Students will help prepare a new batch of kombucha, experiment with flavoring options, and leave with the knowledge (and a SCOBY) to continue brewing at home.
E5148: Introduction to Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology in Sprout Spring 2025 (Apr. 05 - 12, 2025)
Get ready for an exciting journey into the world of cardiac physiology! In this fascinating course, you'll discover how the heart works as an incredible pump, powering your entire body. We'll explore the intricate electrical system that keeps your heart beating rhythmically, utilizing the specialized pacemaker cells to the complex network of conduction pathways. You'll learn about the unique action potentials of cardiac cells and how they create the familiar ECG waveform doctors use to check your heart health. We'll dive into the mechanics of the heart, understanding how it contracts and relaxes to push blood through your body efficiently. Furthermore, you'll see how the heart adapts to different demands, like exercise or stress, through amazing mechanisms like the Frank-Starling law and touch on how the body regulates blood pressure to keep everything running smoothly. By the end of this course, you'll have a newfound appreciation for the incredible organ that keeps you alive every second of every day.
Topics: Cardiac Anatomy, Cardiac Output, Regulation, Frank-Starling, Baroreceptor Reflex, Bainbridge Reflex, Microcirculation, EKG.
X5089: Beyond Band-Aids: Emergency Limb Stabilization in Splash Spring 2025 (Mar. 02, 2025)
Learn essential medical skills that could help save someone's mobility in an emergency. In this hands-on course, you'll master the art and science of immobilizing injured arms and legs using both modern medical supplies and improvised materials. You'll discover how to properly support injured joints and bones through techniques like the sling and swathe method, which protects injured shoulders and arms. By understanding the anatomy behind these injuries and practicing real-world stabilization techniques, you'll gain confidence in handling common but serious injuries until professional medical help arrives.
Perfect for students interested in sports medicine, emergency response, or healthcare careers - or anyone who wants to be better prepared to help others in need. No prior medical experience required - just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn!
E4917: Stayin' Alive! in Sprout Fall 2024 (Oct. 05 - 12, 2024)
An introduction* to life-saving techniques, such as CPR and thrusts (formerly called the Heimlich maneuver), as well as ways that we can stay safe in both medical and social situations. Demonstrations of CPR and thrusts using a dummy will be made.
*Please Note: Students will not be officially CPR certified by taking this course. However, information on where to receive official CPR certification will be shared.
E4854: Project Egg Drop: Hatching a Plan for the Ultimate Egg Survival Test in Splash Spring 2024 (Apr. 06, 2024)
Students will learn the physics behind the egg drop experiment, as well as some engineering innovations around the science of protecting fragile objects. Students will then create their own contraption in small groups with provided materials to protect their egg from a multi-story drop!
S4880: Edible Chemistry: Science You Can Eat in Splash Spring 2024 (Apr. 06, 2024)
You might have seen someone point to a bag of chips or candy and say: "oh, don't eat that... it's full of chemicals." But the reality is that all of our food—everything from bread to beef to bananas—is made of chemicals! In this class, we'll talk about the tasty science behind food: what different kinds of molecules do different foods contain? How do those molecules change and react when we cook food? And how do our bodies sense different molecules through taste? You'll never look at food in the same way again... :)
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