Splash Biography

Diamonds, gold, emeralds, and rubies are among the most well known examples of minerals, which form the building block of our society. From glittery makeup to the copper wiring used in electronics, minerals can be found everywhere in our daily lives. That being said, what exactly are minerals? What are their properties? Where do they come from? What can we do with them? In this interactive course, we will survey a variety of minerals and their unique properties, as well as how these minerals are formed, and how they are used in everyday life.

Chemistry makes up the world around us, and is prevalent in many of the processes that make life possible. That being said, how have chemical processes been applied? What tools do chemists use to extract certain substances? This course serves as a quick, hands-on overview of major techniques in chemistry, with their applications in research, industry, and in everyday life. Some of the techniques covered may include, but are not limited to filtration, distillation, extraction, chromatography, gas collection, substance identification, and more.

Diamonds, gold, emeralds, and rubies are among the most well known examples of minerals, which form the building block of our society. From glittery makeup to the copper wiring used in electronics, minerals can be found everywhere in our daily lives. That being said, what exactly are minerals? What are their properties? Where do they come from? What can we do with them? In this interactive course, we will survey a variety of minerals and their unique properties, as well as how these minerals are formed, and how they are used in everyday life.

Ibuprofen, also known as Advil, is a common anti-inflammatory drug with pain and fever reducing properties. That being said, however, what even is ibuprofen? What is its structure? How is it made? In this course, we will introduce the field of organic chemistry through a case study on this popular pharmaceutical. We first begin with an analysis of its chemical structure and reactivity, followed by its synthesis, purification, and characterization. Along the way, we will introduce key organic chemistry concepts, including catalysis, mechanism, electronics, selectivity, amongst other select topics. In addition to the lecture, numerous demonstrations and miniature lab experiments will be performed to illustrate the chemical techniques and molecular interactions.

Diamonds, gold, emeralds, and rubies are among the most well known examples of minerals, which form the building block of our society. From glittery makeup to the copper wiring used in electronics, minerals can be found everywhere in our daily lives. That being said, what exactly are minerals? What are their properties? Where do they come from? What can we do with them? In this interactive course, we will survey a variety of minerals and their unique properties, as well as how these minerals are formed, and how they are used in everyday life.

Ever watched a NileRed video and had absolutely no clue what he was doing? Yeah, same here. This class is a hands-on crash course on basic laboratory skills for organic chemistry lab (as well as general lab safety and protocols). Topics include: safety, waste disposal, glassware and equipment maintenance and usage, synthetic techniques, transferring methods, purification techniques, characterization and analytical techniques, and an introduction to green chemistry principles. While we will not be performing real labs (since I would prefer not to be sued), we will be working with some real pieces of glassware commonly used in laboratories and learning how to properly use and maintain them.

Diamonds, gold, emeralds, and rubies are among the most well known examples of minerals, which form the building block of our society. From glittery makeup to the copper wiring used in electronics, minerals can be found everywhere in our daily lives. That being said, what exactly are minerals? What are their properties? Where do they come from? What can we do with them? In this interactive course, we will survey a variety of minerals and their unique properties, as well as how these minerals are formed, and how they are used in everyday life.