ESP Biography

SONGHEE HAN, Beatboxer & science educator

Major: Earth Systems

College/Employer: Stanford

Year of Graduation: 2018

Brief Biographical Sketch:

Hello! I'm a senior majoring in Earth Systems with an emphasis on Biosphere and also minoring in History. I hail from the ever-sunny San Diego, CA, where I've done a satisfying amount of open-water swimming, hiking, and genetic tinkering.

During my freshman year, I picked up an interest in the history of science and technology, leading me to take four history classes in three quarters. Passionate about bridging the gap between the sciences and humanities, I studied the intersection between ecology and indigenous culture in Oaxaca, Mexico the summer after freshman year. Currently, I'm conducting a research project on deforestation and ZIka. I'm passionate about utilizing the latest and greatest technologies, especially remote sensing, to bring the realities of climate change and public health closer to the general public's mindsets.

In my free time, I annoy my friends with decent-level beatboxing, thrash around in the pool (aka swim), and make puns that make no one else but me chuckle.

Mostly out of embarrassment.

Past Classes

(Clicking a class title will bring you to the course's section of the corresponding course catalog)

A6274: A Cappella 101 in Splash Spring 2018 (May. 05 - 06, 2018)

Ever dreamed about being on Broadway? Together we will refine our technique in rhythm, musicality, and muscles you never knew you had voluntary control over. This workshop will focus on the skills necessary to sing a cappella. Learn how to sing A Cappella with Stanford O-Tone! No experience required :)

R5948: Geoquest: A Map Themed Puzzle Adventure in Splash Fall 2017 (Nov. 11 - 12, 2017)

Do you feel like an explorer born in the wrong century? Join us for a geography themed adventure where you'll solve puzzles based on a variety of maps, ranging from historical maps of California to subway maps to maps tracking the spread of infectious disease. Learn about the history behind these cartographic artifacts and the stories they tell while using creativity, logic, and spatial reasoning on this modern-day adventure quest!

A5672: Timeless Motions: How to Make Animation out of Everyday Objects in Splash Spring 2017 (Apr. 22 - 23, 2017)

Have you ever wondered what goes on in your brain while watching your favorite animated TV shows or movies? Behind every successful (and unsuccessful) animation, motion and vision are interacting in an intricate way inside your brain. Learn more about the perception of motion and the persistence of vision as we make our own zoetropes and flipbook animations out of objects you can easily find!

R5678: Geoquest: A Map Themed Puzzle Adventure in Splash Spring 2017 (Apr. 22 - 23, 2017)

B4536: DNA Origami: Exploring the Art and Science of the Double-Helix in Splash Fall 2015 (Nov. 07 - 08, 2015)

Most people know about DNA and its double-helix shape. They know the distinctive shape allows DNA to do cool things to organisms' genetic characteristics. DNA is not just all around us; it IS us. You probably already know how important DNA is. In this class, however, you and I will delve deeper and learn how DNA's unique shape influences the world we live in today. We'll travel through different topics, like genetics, mathematics, arts, architecture, and design. We'll answer cool questions like, where can we see the unique double-helix shape in our society today? Is it true that scientists are exploring the existence of three-stranded DNA?? How about four???? Join our class if you want to answer these questions.... AAAAAAND you get to fold your own DNA origami! We'll also include a 15-minute long Q&A session for you to ask us, the nerdy instructors, about our lives as Stanford students.

E4591: Squishy Circuits in Splash Fall 2015 (Nov. 07 - 08, 2015)

Explore electronics and create circuits using Play-Doh! We'll investigate the difference between a conductor and an insulator and try our hand at crafting series and parallel circuits. Everyone will get the chance to build their own Play-Doh sculpture and figure out how to light it up with LEDs and a battery. The class will be a playful and creative investigation of electricity and the mechanisms that power our homes and the devices we use in our day-to-day lives.

B4271: DNA Origami: Exploring the Past and the Future of Genetic Research in Splash Spring 2015 (Apr. 11 - 12, 2015)

Make your own DNA origami while learning about the history and science behind the most fundamental building block of life! The questions we'll explore are: Who discovered the DNA? How was the DNA discovered? Why is the DNA shaped like a helix? ...and last, but not least.... Is it possible for DNA to have more than two strands????