Splash Biography

This class is an introduction to surviving college! This is what we will be going over: - Making most of your college life without overwhelming yourself - Tips for balancing everything: studying, socializing, cooking, mental health, and much more - How to combat imposter syndrome and enjoy college to the fullest!

Should we let robots do surgery? Is it okay to test prescription drugs on animals? Should we let parents use CRISPR technology to alter their baby’s DNA? There’s no clear answer, but this exploratory course can help! We will tackle major ethical issues in the bioengineering and medical fields, often bringing in examples from media, like “Grey's Anatomy” or “Gattaca.” After an introduction to the four pillars of bioethics, students will be able to engage in open discussions about a variety of bioethical topics ranging from biotechnology to clinical bioethics. Through this, we will help them hone their problem-solving and analytical skills.