Droplet Fall 2024
Course Catalog

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.

Since the beginning of human history, we have all looked at the stars and wondered whats 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.


Prerequisites
Know what fractions, decimals, and percentages mean