Splash Biography



RALPH DE GUZMAN, Yale sophomore in Davenport studying Biology.




Major: MCDB

College/Employer: Yale

Year of Graduation: 2026

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

Graduated Northside College Preparatory High School (Chicago, IL) in 2022. Am currently majoring in Molecular Cellular, Developmental Biology (MCDB) with an interest in Neuroscience/Psychology. Prior lab experience in Genetics with the Jiang Lab (Summer 2023). Studied Forensic Psychology at the University of Cambridge (Summer 2024).

Am the current MCDB Peer Mentor for Davenport College @ Yale.



Past Classes

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C4924: Forensic Psychology in Sprout Fall 2024 (Oct. 05 - 12, 2024)
(Adapted from the same class taught by Dr. Emily Quin at the University of Cambridge). This course will focus on the application of psychology in the United States legal system, namely in situations like witness interviews, person identification, deception, and jury decision-making. This course requires no prerequisites, and is meant to give students a brief but fun and easy-to-understand introduction to the factors that influence how the law is carried out in this country.


E4925: Microbiology in Sprout Fall 2024 (Oct. 05 - 12, 2024)
(Adapted from the 'Microbiology' course taught by Dr. Yan at Yale University). This course will explore the biology of bacteria, namely: their importance, cell components, chemotaxis (movement), development, and resistance to antibiotics. Information in this course will be presented in a manner that is friendly to non-STEM students who are interested in learning about the biology of the most important organisms on Earth.


S4888: Dark Arts of Social Influence in Splash Spring 2024 (Apr. 06, 2024)
This course, centered on social psychology, will teach students various "arts" of persuasion that all people are influenced by in their daily lives, namely: reciprocity, commitment, scarcity, social validation, liking, and authority. Questions such as "Why do we conform?" or "Why do advertisers do [insert technique here]?" will be explored. Class is meant to be fun and interactive, and gives insight as to what YOU can do to avoid being manipulated by others. Heavily inspired by Professor Lazzaro's PSYC 110 class -- Introduction to Psychology -- here at Yale.