Splash Biography

MICHELLE SO, Yale '28 in Ecology & Evolutionary Bio

Major: EEB

College/Employer: Yale

Year of Graduation: 2028

Brief Biographical Sketch:

I'm a sophomore from Los Angeles, California studying Ecology & Evolutionary Biology. In my free time, I love bird watching, completing crossword puzzles, and climbing.

Past Classes

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E5244: Art of Insect Pinning in Sprout Fall 2025 (Nov. 15 - 16, 2025)

Have you been intrigued by the colors of a butterfly? Or curious about the parts of a beetle? In “Art of Insect Pinning”, you get to explore insect anatomy with your hands, learning about the anatomy of a bug and getting to go home with some art of your own. We will cover the science behind what makes an insect an insect, how to identify them, and the ethics of bug pinning. Then, we’ll dive right into creation of your own pinned bug art!

S5228: The Art of Insect Pinning in Splash Fall 2025 (Oct. 04, 2025)

Have you been intrigued by the colors of a butterfly? Or curious about the parts of a beetle? In “Art of Insect Pinning”, you get to explore insect anatomy with your hands, learning about the anatomy of a bug and getting to go home with some art of your own. We will go over the science of what makes an insect an insect, how to find them, and the ethics of bug pinning. Then, we’ll dive right into creation of your own pinned bug art!

E5130: Birding 101: DIY Birdfeeders in Sprout Spring 2025 (Apr. 05 - 12, 2025)

Welcome (back) birders! After a quick review of how to identify birds by both sight AND sound, we'll discuss the importance of birds in the environment and the steps we can take to protect them. Plus, you'll get to make your own take-home birdfeeder! Fly on in—no prior experience needed!

S5024: Birding 101: DIY Birdfeeders in Splash Spring 2025 (Mar. 02, 2025)

C4918: Birding 101! in Sprout Fall 2024 (Oct. 05 - 12, 2024)

Do you want to learn to identify birds by both sight AND sound? Birds are the only living dinosaurs and there are some 10,000 species on Earth. We'll discuss the basics of bird identification, the importance of birds in the environment, and the steps we can take to protect them. You'll also learn to use binoculars and a field guide. Fly on in—no prior experience needed!