Splash Biography



ABIGAIL HECK, ESP Teacher




Major: biological sciences

College/Employer: Cornell

Year of Graduation: 2027

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Past Classes

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P1004: Incredible Illnesses : Understanding Different Illnesses and How to Protect Yourself From Them in Splash Spring 2025 (Apr. 19, 2025)
Are you “petri-fied” of catching a virus? Do you want to become “cultured” on staying healthy? In this class, we will cover many different topics related to viruses and illnesses present in the winter months, including: - Overview of the immune system - Examples of different kinds of microbes - The process of virus transmission - Common winter illnesses - Ways to prevent sickness - Benefits of a healthy immune system. There will be fun activities to test your knowledge throughout!


?877: Social Media and Mental Health in Splash Fall 2023 (Nov. 11, 2023)
In recent years, mental health problems have become increasingly prevalent. In part, this increase stems from the increased influence of social media on our daily lives. We will be addressing this issue and other related questions. How does social media impact mental health? What can you do to minimize the negative effects of social media? And what are the positives of social media?