KLEIN WEEKEND
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Discussion/Activity-based on a wide range of topics!
Activities
Help them bond with their true peers. Their tribe.
Student Teachings
Finally, the right audience for their hyperfixations.
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The Schedule
Offerings 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM EST
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April 25
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Big, Light Role Playing Game (TBLRPG)
Looking to have fun with a roleplaying experience but don't have experience with rulebooks that look like encyclopedias? Join us for a game that is light on rules but heavy on fun as we improve our way into problems and out of consequences! For those that still want to roll dice, we'll make sure to add some just for you.
Brandon Pho
Brandon is a fantasy enthusiast, a games enjoyer, and an aspiring tabletop game master. A previous volunteer for educational enrichment programs under MIT Educational Studies Program, he now does the same for edRev. When Brandon isn't studying or preparing for his next tabletop session, he ends up getting distracted by more ideas for new sessions.
April 26
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
MARP (grand unveiling!)
What is MARP? You’ve heard of LARP, live action role playing. Well, this is Math Action Role Playing, where competitive mathematics meets D&D. Your team of mathematical problem solvers is controlling a party of adventurers. The party must complete a quest, defeat a horrible monster, and save the kingdom.
Along the way, there are battles, traps, and deadly situations for the party. To attack enemies, avoid damage, and escape peril, the team must solve competition style math problems. There are magical items that might help in the quest, if only you can earn enough thorns to afford them. Are you ready to join a team, test your mathematical skills, and guide your characters against a nearly immortal foe? If you are, then welcome to the MARP, where you become a force of math destruction!
While it's not necessary to attend all four sessions across the weekend, it is recommended.
Erich Goldstein
Erich Goldstein has taught mathematics at a variety of universities including Johns Hopkins University, New York University, University of Nevada Reno, and Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences. He also taught kids science at science museums throughout the country. He currently teaches competitive mathematics and college level mathematics for the Center for Talented Youth.
April 26
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
What is Color? Color Spaces, Perception, and Meaning
What is color, really? In this class, we’ll dig into the science behind how we see and define color. We’ll start with how our eyes and brain process color, then explore color spaces—the different ways we mathematically organize and represent colors. You may have heard of RGB and CMYK, but what about HSV, which separates color into hue, saturation, and brightness? Or CIE XYZ, designed to match human vision? Along the way, we’ll also talk about how colors interact, why certain palettes work well together, and how color influences emotion and meaning. If you’ve ever wanted to see color from a whole new perspective, this class is for you!
Jessica Pan
Jessica is a master's student at MIT, following her undergraduate degree in Computer Science, with minors in Biology and Design and a Concentration in Education. Jessica's performance as chair of MIT's Educational Studies Program, whose educational programs teach thousands of middle/high school students each year, won her MIT's Outstanding New Leader award. She also directed two of their major programs: Splash 2021 and Spark 2024. She also has plentiful teaching experience, including teaching more than a dozen unique classes for middle/high school students (on topics including microbiology, data visualization, chemistry, genetics, art, and mental health), and TAing for one of MIT's biology courses. She is incredibly passionate about education, and is excited to be a part of Klein Day Weekend!
April 26
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MARP (cont.)
Another session of MARP! (see description above)
Erich Goldstein
Erich Goldstein has taught mathematics at a variety of universities including Johns Hopkins University, New York University, University of Nevada Reno, and Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences. He also taught kids science at science museums throughout the country. He currently teaches competitive mathematics and college level mathematics for the Center for Talented Youth.
April 26
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
The Cambrian Explosion and Life As We Know It
Over 500 million years ago, Earth's biosphere went through an abrupt change known as the Cambrian Explosion. The small, simplistic organisms of previous times rapidly increased in complexity, transforming the oceans into a modern-like ecosystem. Representatives of most modern groups of animals appear during this critical transition, as well as some bizarre evolutionary dead-ends. In this one-off class, you will learn about the debate surrounding the causes of the Cambrian Explosion and its consequences, while learning about the evolution of the peculiar creatures of the Cambrian and Ediacaran seas. You will also see how paleontologists are able to study these creatures in remarkable fossil motherlodes such as the Burgess Shale.
Jesse Broce
Jesse is a paleontologist who specializes in early animals and the chemical/biochemical processes that cause the fossilization of soft tissues. He has a PhD in Geology, with experience teaching geology courses at the college level and Paleobiology at CTY. His main occupation is field work, surveying for paleontology and archaeology in the Great Plains region.
April 26
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Visual Physics Simulations with Python
This class will provide a rapid introduction to simulating physical systems with Python. We’ll start by learning programming in Python from scratch and going over some concepts in physics. Then, we’ll make a 3D simulation of a bouncing ball to introduce the simulation method. As a more advanced project we’ll then simulate a two-body gravitational orbit. There will be plenty of room for you to add your own twist to the projects, during and after the class. This class will also prepare you to figure out how to make more complicated programs on your own. Although there are no prerequisites, a strong math background is helpful, especially familiarity with vectors. We will be programming on glowscript.org, so make sure to have a laptop handy, although an iPad or phone can work if absolutely necessary.
Ages 12+; students should make an account on glowscript.org ahead of time. This requires a Gmail account, specifically.
Jared Machtinger
I'm an undergraduate student studying physics at MIT, with a focus on astrophysics and cosmology. In high school, I participated in the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics, and since coming to MIT, I've done research involving black holes in the early universe. I have also helped organize and teach for programs run by the MIT Educational Studies Program. On the more fun side, I recently got my SCUBA certification and I hope to use it more in the future!
April 26
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Student Teachings
Gifted kids teaching each other in short bursts! This could be anything, from 'How to make the Best Pancakes' to 'Every Food is just a Soup, Salad, or Sandwich' to 'Greatest hits of Greek Mythology'. If they're interested in teaching it, I'd love to have it run. The "class" can be as short as 5 minutes. Students are also welcome to attend just to watch the other students if they don't want to teach.
Matt Benet
The founder of edRev. A brilliant, amazing, kind-hearted, noble mentor of the gifted kids that are putting on this program. Read his full bio at https://www.edrev.co/founder-matt-benet
April 27
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
MARP (cont.)
Continuation of MARP (see description above)
Erich Goldstein
Erich Goldstein has taught mathematics at a variety of universities including Johns Hopkins University, New York University, University of Nevada Reno, and Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences. He also taught kids science at science museums throughout the country. He currently teaches competitive mathematics and college level mathematics for the Center for Talented Youth.
April 27
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Basics in Blender!
Blender is an excellent, free software to explore ideas in 3D space. We will tackle small, personal projects to present to each other aspects of ideation, planning, modelling, texturing, shading, rigging, animation (only one step of so many!) and compositing. Structured as a live-demo, students are encouraged to blend-along and make something cool and weird.
Requires basic computer proficiency; Before the session, find the blender download page and ideally have the software installed: https://www.blender.org/download/
Jeremy Dudo
I graduated from MIT in 2022 after taking a gap year to work in industry; and after graduating I worked for another year. I left to teach back in my hometown for a year with my parents to recenter myself. I found a resurgence of meaning and drive for life while reconnecting with a wider community by sharing skills and passions with people across age groups and backgrounds. Now I'm a freelance tutor, animator, game designer and cook!
April 27
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Cellular Biology
All living things—plants, animals, even bacteria—are made of cells. But what’s inside a cell, and how does it work? In this class, we’ll break down the parts of a cell, called organelles, and what they do. The nucleus acts like the control center, the mitochondria power most things, and the ribosomes build proteins to keep things running. We’ll explore how these tiny structures work together to keep cells alive and functioning. By the end, you’ll see why cells aren’t just tiny blobs under a microscope—they’re complex, organized, and pretty amazing!
Jessica Pan
Jessica is a master's student at MIT, following her undergraduate degree in Computer Science, with minors in Biology and Design and a Concentration in Education. Jessica's performance as chair of MIT's Educational Studies Program, whose educational programs teach thousands of middle/high school students each year, won her MIT's Outstanding New Leader award. She also directed two of their major programs: Splash 2021 and Spark 2024. She also has plentiful teaching experience, including teaching more than a dozen unique classes for middle/high school students (on topics including microbiology, data visualization, chemistry, genetics, art, and mental health), and TAing for one of MIT's biology courses. She is incredibly passionate about education, and is excited to be a part of Klein Day Weekend!
April 27
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MARP (cont.)
Continuation of MARP (see description above)
Erich Goldstein
Erich Goldstein has taught mathematics at a variety of universities including Johns Hopkins University, New York University, University of Nevada Reno, and Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences. He also taught kids science at science museums throughout the country. He currently teaches competitive mathematics and college level mathematics for the Center for Talented Youth.
April 27
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Art Art Art!
Let's all do some art!
At least for me, art can be a sore spot for perfectionism, so we'll start with some guided speed drawings and then move into some more elaborate pieces.
Have some kind of materials on hand! Whether that's a tablet or paper, and a stylus or pencil or pen or watercolor or crayon. I have multiple pieces that I've done from putting paint on paper towels, so feel free to be creative!
Jessica Pan
Jessica is a master's student at MIT, following her undergraduate degree in Computer Science, with minors in Biology and Design and a Concentration in Education. Jessica's performance as chair of MIT's Educational Studies Program, whose educational programs teach thousands of middle/high school students each year, won her MIT's Outstanding New Leader award. She also directed two of their major programs: Splash 2021 and Spark 2024. She also has plentiful teaching experience, including teaching more than a dozen unique classes for middle/high school students (on topics including microbiology, data visualization, chemistry, genetics, art, and mental health), and TAing for one of MIT's biology courses. She is incredibly passionate about education, and is excited to be a part of Klein Day Weekend!
April 27
4:30 - 6:00 PM
History of English
Ever wondered how our language got here? In this class, we'll do a rapid fire discussion of the ancient origins of English stretching back over 3,000 years, the first written form of the language from the middle ages, all the way up through the invention of modern spelling conventions in the last few hundred years.
Ages 11+; Students are recommended to have experience with some basic grammar & history/geography
Daina Niethardt
Daina is a linguistics nerd turned Planetary Science major at MIT. Besides the intensive course load at MIT, they currently teach linguistics for edRev. They've participated in the North American Computational Linguistics Open Competition (NACLO) and International Linguistics Olympiad. They’ve also taken many linguistics classes at MIT, including 24.901 (Language and Its Structure I: Phonology), 24.902 (Language and its structure II: Syntax), and 24.903 (Language and its Structure III: Semantics and Pragmatics), among others.
April 27
4:30 - 6:00 PM
When We Fight We Win: Community Organizing
This class will explore how to make a difference in your community. This class will explore the art of community organizing, convincing other's your cause is worth caring about, and exploring actionable next steps. This class will give students the tools they need to take action in their communities.
Ages 10-17; Before the session, please watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I0nav2y9MM
Kate Teran
Kate is a non-profit professional in activist and advocacy spaces, based in Northern California. She began working as a teaching assistant with Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth's International Relations courses in 2017. Kate has worked providing operational and strategic support for advocacy organizations including Dream Defenders, La Defensa, Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, Poder Latinx, Community Justice Action Fund, New Brookwood Labor College and many others.
Kate is excited to support the next generation of activists in learning how to make a difference in their communities. In her free time Kate enjoys watercolor painting, getting outside, and taking naps with her Russian Blue cat, Max.
April 27
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Closing Ceremony and Board Games!
Come and find out :)
Matt Benet
The founder of edRev. A brilliant, amazing, kind-hearted, noble mentor of the gifted kids that are putting on this program. Read his full bio at https://www.edrev.co/founder-matt-benet
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