ESP Biography



JEFFREY SWEET, Stanford Student majoring in Materials Science




Major: Material Science and Engineering

College/Employer: Stanford

Year of Graduation: 2012

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

My name is Jeffrey and I love to help others. I grew up in San Diego, California and identify with reform Judaism. I love music and have played the saxophone since third grade. My path through high school was comprised of many opportunities to get involved and help my communities. Some of the things I did, besides studying, was being involved and helping to run my high school youth group, volunteering at food banks and distribution centers, and helping to run charity events. I also have worked for the past six summers at a summer camp in San Diego which has taught me the joys of working with others as well as how much fun the exchange of information can be. At Stanford, my energies have been focused towards local environmental issues and global humanitarian ones. I have a lot to say and I very much look forward to a great discussion!



Past Classes

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S1726: Congo 101 in Splash! Fall 2011 (Oct. 29 - 30, 2011)
The violence in the Congo has amounted to the deadliest conflict since World War II, and yet it has received very little international attention. If you are interested in human rights, politics, international relations, or Africa, come to this class! We will go over some of the basics of what has been happening in Congo, what we at Stanford are doing to help, and ideas for future improvements.


H1729: Activism 101 in Splash! Fall 2011 (Oct. 29 - 30, 2011)
Are you interested in activism, advocacy, politics, international issues, or human rights? If yes, come to this class, taught by Stanford STAND, one of campus' most active human rights groups. We will go over some of the issues we focus on, what we do, and what you can do to get involved at your school.


L1079: Sudan Beyond 2011: Scenarios for the Future and How Activists Can Prepare in Splash! Fall 2010 (Nov. 13 - 14, 2010)
In 2005, the Comprehensive Peace Agreement ended a 20-year civil war between Northern and Southern Sudan. As part of the peace agreement, Southern Sudan will have the choice to secede come 2011. How will the results of the referendum affect stability in the region? Is South Sudan prepared to govern itself? How will oil resources be distributed? What effects will this have on Darfur? We will explore potential outcomes and focus on what students and the international movement as a whole can do to prepare.


L1080: Are we consuming the Congo? in Splash! Fall 2010 (Nov. 13 - 14, 2010)
Come learn about the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the violence there that has affected millions of civilians. As members of Stanford STAND chapter, which focuses on confronting genocide and mass atrocity, we work to bring this humanitarian crisis to an end. We will talk about the history of the conflict, its causes, and what you can do to help change the future.


S838: Sudan Beyond 2011: Scenarios for the Future and How Activists Can Prepare in Splash! Spring 2010 (Apr. 17 - 18, 2010)
In 2005, the Comprehensive Peace Agreement ended a 20-year civil war between Northern and Southern Sudan. As part of the peace agreement, Southern Sudan will have the choice to secede in 2011. How will the results of the referendum affect stability in the region? Is South Sudan prepared to govern itself? How will oil resources be distributed? What effects will this have on Darfur? We will explore potential outcomes and focus on what students and the international movement as a whole can do to prepare.