Q1932: UC-EMS: How to Save Lives

Teachers: Natasha Janssens, Felicia Su

Learn how to respond to life threatening emergencies with UChicago Emergency Medical Services! We’ll go through the basics of treating bleeding and performing bystander CPR so you are prepared for any worst case scenario.

• Open to students grades 9 through 12

• Block 2: 2:45 - 3:45 pm

Finance

X1936: A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Stocks

Teacher: Chris Deng

Do you like money!? Would you like to learn how to (probably) become rich in the future? Then join us as we go over the basics of stocks as well as how to set up a brokerage account. The class will start with what stocks are and the risks involved with trading. Then we’ll follow up with the math behind compound interest to track all those delightful earnings! Finally, we’ll go over how to actually get started with a custodial account, along with how to navigate buying and selling a stock.

• Open to students grades 8 through 12

• Block 2: 2:45 - 3:45 PM

Sciences

S1934: BrainCode: Reprogram Your Potential

Teachers: Ananya Ganesh, Urja Vohra

In IDEATE, a 1-hour interactive class for high school students, we will explore three powerful concepts: biohacking, neuroplasticity, and positive affirmations. Biohacking involves making small, intentional changes in lifestyle to optimize brain function and overall well-being. We will discuss how activities like improving sleep, engaging in mental exercises, and making better dietary choices can enhance cognitive performance. Neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to rewire and form new neural connections, will also be highlighted. Students will learn that the brain is constantly adapting and that they can actively shape their mental processes by learning new skills and engaging in focused practice. A quick mental challenge will help illustrate this concept. The final segment will focus on positive affirmations, where students will discover how repeating positive statements can rewire negative thinking patterns and foster a healthier mental outlook. We will connect affirmations to neuroplasticity, showing how they can create lasting positive changes in the brain. The class will wrap up with practical biohacking tips for students to implement in their daily lives, such as practicing gratitude and mindfulness. By the end, students will walk away with a deeper understanding of how their brains work and how small, actionable steps can make a big difference in their cognitive and emotional well-being.

• Open to students grades 9 through 12

• Block 2: 1:15 - 2:15 PM

S1933: Exploring the Universe: From Black Holes to The Beginning of Time

Teacher: Rohan Venkat

Since the beginning of human history, we have all looked at the stars and wondered what's out there in the farthest depths of outer space. Together, we will learn about some of the most profound ideas about the universe that humanity has developed in this interactive course.

• Open to students grades 8 through 12

• Block 1: 1:15 - 2:15 PM

S1930: Celestial Coordinates: Mapping Outer Space

Teacher: Alexandra Hankish

Celestial coordinates are used by astronomers and astrophysicists everywhere to map the locations of stars, planets, and even galaxies. In this class, we will learn how to compute and locate objects using celestial coordinates and experiment with some applications for exploration.

• Open to students grades 9 through 12

• Block 2: 2:45 - 3:45 PM

S1935: Neuroscience: Neural Connections and Neuroscience of Drugs

Teachers: Quinn Liu, Theresa Christiansen, Sarah Fentaw, Marie Friend

A dive into the world behind how your brain works. What is the mechanism and code that allows your brain to do so many actions, from moving your body to thoughts? How do drugs affect your brain? Come learn more about the neurons, the building block of the brain.

• Open to students grades 9 through 12

• Block 2: 2:45 - 3:45 PM