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Wednesday, January 8
 

8:55am PST

Artisanal Pizza Making with Luca, Rowan, and Kevin
Wednesday January 8, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA
Craving pizza? Come learn how to make Neopolitan-style pizza from scratch with your favorite Alumni cooks. In just a few short hours, you'll learn how to turn basic ingredients into a delicious dish—and impress your friends and family! We'll learn about the dough-making process and quickly transition into hands-on rolling, stretching, saucing, topping, cooking, and finally ENJOYING.
Facilitators
LR

Luca & Rowan & Kevin

Luca L., Rowan T., and Kevin H. are all Nueva Alumni from the Class of 2023. You may remember us from our taco stands, bacon stands, various cooking quest projects, and, yes, PIZZA MAKING. Come join us!
Wednesday January 8, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA
  1 Block

8:55am PST

Calling All Heartstopper Fans!
Wednesday January 8, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA
Are you a Heartstopper fan (graphic novel and/or Netflix show)? This is the intersession for you. In our session, we are going to dissect representation (of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, ability, etc.), friendships and romantic relationships, family dynamics and influences, cultural and societal expectations, differences and similarities between the graphic novel vs. Netflix show, and any other themes you want to bring to this session. Come prepared to share and discuss!
Facilitators
avatar for Hannah Yanow

Hannah Yanow

Hannah Yanow, Ed.D. (she/they) specializes in queering spaces and cultivating inclusivity during conversations and through written communications. Hannah is currently an Inclusion and Belonging Consultant with the Stanford VMware Women's Leadership Innovation Lab, a facilitator for... Read More →
Wednesday January 8, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA

8:55am PST

Did Baseball Save Us? The Negro Leagues, Japanese Incarceration, and Sports and Social Justice in America
Wednesday January 8, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA
You may have heard about Jackie Robinson and his breaking of the color barrier in baseball, but have you heard the history of the Negro Leagues and how baseball was segregated in the first place? Can you name some women baseball players who were also Negro League stars (yes, they could play baseball in the Negro Leagues even if not for Major League Baseball)? Did you know that baseball was one of the incarceration camp sports for Japanese Americans during World War II?

If these questions sound interesting and you'd like to learn more, please come join an interactive discussion about the history of baseball in America that you may not have heard before, focusing on the Negro Leagues and baseball in the wartime incarceration camps. We'll be using books that involve primary sources to build our knowledge of this part of our country's history, and think about how this impacts sports as we watch and understand them today. After we do our deep dive into baseball, we'll discuss more broadly how resistance and joy show up as social movements in other sports as well, and how those tools can be used in the future.
Facilitators
avatar for Misasha Suzuki Graham

Misasha Suzuki Graham

Co-Founder, Dear White Women
Misasha Suzuki Graham has spent her life attempting to bridge gaps, both professionally and personally, and foster understanding among groups of people.  A graduate of Harvard College and Columbia Law School, Misasha spent over fifteen years as an accomplished attorney, specializing... Read More →
Wednesday January 8, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA

8:55am PST

Inside the North Korean Cyber Crime Machine
Wednesday January 8, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
WRC
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK - aka North Korea) government has made extensive investments into offensive cyber security capabilities. What separates the DPRK from other top tier countries in the cyber space is their full embrace of financially motivated crime in addition to more classic state activities like espionage and covert operations / disruption. In this session we’ll spend time talking through the various branches of DPRK cyber activities including crypto/bitcoin attacks, attacks targeting security researchers, the billion dollar raid targeting the Bangladeshi National Bank, and recent efforts to plant DPRK operatives under stolen identities in western countries as regular remote IT workers.
Facilitators
BA

Brad Arkin

Chief Trust Officer, Salesforce
Brad is Chief Trust Officer at Salesforce, the #1 AI CRM. He oversees the company’s security strategy, building trust with stakeholders, and protecting customer data in an AI-first world. Previously, he was Chief Security and Trust Officer at Cisco, and served as the Chief Security... Read More →
Wednesday January 8, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
WRC

8:55am PST

Introduction to the Design of Economic Mechanisms
Wednesday January 8, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA
Suppose you need to match one million students to one thousand colleges. Students have preferences over colleges, and colleges have preferences over their applicants. Is there a "good" way to reconcile all these preferences on both sides -- and what does "good" even mean in this context? We are going to discuss the basics of matching theory, a research area at the intersection of Economics and Computer Science that develops tools for answering such questions. We will also discuss applications of this theory: matching young doctors to hospitals, students to schools, and cadets to army branches.

Matching theory is one of the key parts of the broader discipline of the design of economic mechanisms, and if time permits, we will briefly touch on some other topics in this discipline.
Facilitators
MO

Michael Ostrovsky

Stanford University
Michael Ostrovsky is a Professor of Economics at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. His research is in the areas of game theory, marketplace design, auctions, and finance. In his research, he has studied the economics of carpooling and self-driving cars, the properties of internet... Read More →
Wednesday January 8, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA

8:55am PST

Learn Archery!
Wednesday January 8, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA
Have you ever wanted to know how to shoot using a bow and arrow? Learn archery for the very first time! All gear will be provided. You do not need any prior experience shooting to participate in this session.
Facilitators
avatar for Jordan Pituley

Jordan Pituley

Instructor, Palomo Archery
Wednesday January 8, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA

8:55am PST

Like to Love: Find Fulfillment in Your Career
Wednesday January 8, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA
Adults are often drawn to careers with a distinguished title, comfortable salary, and variety of benefits in an established company. On the contrary, when kids are asked what they want to be when they grow up, they simply think about what they LIKE to do!

Whether following a career path or pivoting mid-career, choose a career based on what you LIKE to do – a career that’s a good fit for you! Discover careers that apply everything you LIKE to do into one job, leading to finding fulfillment in a career that you sometimes didn’t expect to pursue.

This session will include storytelling to illustrate key takeaways. There will also be activities that help the audience brainstorm their career path, skillsets, and projects that give them fulfillment, reminding them of what they LIKE to do.
Facilitators
avatar for Jen Fitzgerald

Jen Fitzgerald

Professional Speaker
Jen Fitzgerald is a former admissions counselor turned professional speaker who applies the insights gained from advising thousands of students during the college admissions process to networking and career exploration. Her roles with schools like Virginia Commonwealth University... Read More →
Wednesday January 8, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA

8:55am PST

Precision and Performance: The Art of Convex Optimization
Wednesday January 8, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA
Explore the world of convex optimization with a specific focus on linear programs. This session will delve into the core principles of convex optimization, emphasizing the role of linear programming as a powerful tool for solving structured problems across various fields. Through practical examples and theoretical insights, attendees will learn how linear programs are formulated, solved, and applied to optimize processes in areas such as operations research, economics, and data science. Whether you’re new to optimization or looking to deepen your expertise, this seminar offers valuable knowledge to help you leverage linear programming for impactful solutions.
Facilitators
Wednesday January 8, 2025 8:55am - 10:10am PST
TBA

10:15am PST

Artisanal Pizza Making with Luca, Rowan, and Kevin
Wednesday January 8, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA
Craving pizza? Come learn how to make Neopolitan-style pizza from scratch with your favorite Alumni cooks. In just a few short hours, you'll learn how to turn basic ingredients into a delicious dish—and impress your friends and family! We'll learn about the dough-making process and quickly transition into hands-on rolling, stretching, saucing, topping, cooking, and finally ENJOYING.
Facilitators
LR

Luca & Rowan & Kevin

Luca L., Rowan T., and Kevin H. are all Nueva Alumni from the Class of 2023. You may remember us from our taco stands, bacon stands, various cooking quest projects, and, yes, PIZZA MAKING. Come join us!
Wednesday January 8, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA
  1 Block

10:15am PST

Conservation Ambassadors: Wild America
Wednesday January 8, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA
Some of the most amazing animals in the world are found right here in our own backyard. Meet animals found throughout in the USA from sea to shining sea. Learn about their significance to Native Americans and the impact they still have on all of us.
Facilitators
CA

Conservation Ambassadors

Conservation Ambassadors
34 years ago David established a non-profit rescue zoo in Paso Robles where he gives wildlife a permanent, loving home for displaced, abused, abandoned or permanently injured wild and exotic animals. Sharing these animal ambassadors helps us educate learners of all ages about conservation... Read More →
Wednesday January 8, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA

10:15am PST

Learn Archery!
Wednesday January 8, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA
Have you ever wanted to know how to shoot using a bow and arrow? Learn archery for the very first time! All gear will be provided. You do not need any prior experience shooting to participate in this session.
Facilitators
avatar for Jordan Pituley

Jordan Pituley

Instructor, Palomo Archery
Wednesday January 8, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA

10:15am PST

Precision and Performance: The Art of Convex Optimization
Wednesday January 8, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA
Explore the world of convex optimization with a specific focus on linear programs. This session will delve into the core principles of convex optimization, emphasizing the role of linear programming as a powerful tool for solving structured problems across various fields. Through practical examples and theoretical insights, attendees will learn how linear programs are formulated, solved, and applied to optimize processes in areas such as operations research, economics, and data science. Whether you’re new to optimization or looking to deepen your expertise, this seminar offers valuable knowledge to help you leverage linear programming for impactful solutions.
Facilitators
Wednesday January 8, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA

10:15am PST

Quantum Science and Technology
Wednesday January 8, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
WRC
We will discuss how lasers, rather than blow stuff up, can cool atoms down to temperatures near absolute zero. At these temperatures, atoms can form macroscope waves that are the matter analog of lasers. Experiments can use these matter waves as emulators for studying quantum materials such as high-temperature superconductors. Moreover, laser-cooled atoms can serve as the key ingredient in quantum devices like sensors and computers. We'll present examples of what the new revolution in quantum science and engineering might bring.
Facilitators
BL

Ben Lev

Physics Professor at Stanford
Benjamin Lev is a Professor of Physics and Applied Physics at Stanford University. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Princeton in 1999 and his Ph.D. from Caltech in 2005, both in physics. Benjamin has received a Packard Foundation Fellowship and the Presidential Early Career... Read More →
Wednesday January 8, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
WRC
  1 Block

10:15am PST

Science & Biology of Rabbits
Wednesday January 8, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA
Hands-on sessions covering the skeletal structure, digestive system, respiratory system, and other physiological aspects of rabbits. We will also discuss the natural habitats of rabbits, their role in ecosystems, and the importance of biodiversity.
Facilitators
BG

Bunny Gurus

Our bunnies undergo hundreds of hours of dedicated training to excel in providing emotional therapeutic support. They are thoughtfully chosen representing a variety of breeds, ensuring a diverse and customized experience for those seeking fun, love, peace, happiness and emotional... Read More →
Wednesday January 8, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA

10:15am PST

Suturing
Wednesday January 8, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA
This lab will teach you the basics of surgery and how to suture a wound. Get the opportunity to learn valuable medical skills related to surgical professions. This class will also guide you through the steps nurses, doctors, and surgeons follow to clean, disinfect and anesthetize wounds prior to surgery and suturing.
Facilitators
KT

Kimble Torres

Pathways to Medicine
Kimble Torres is a veteran biologist specializing in the human body and athletics. During his tenure in the biotech industry, Kimble worked for Nektar Therapeutics, Genentech, and Tycho Healthcare investigating product feasibility and managing lab operations. In 2014, his passion... Read More →
Wednesday January 8, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA

10:15am PST

Weightlifting 101
Wednesday January 8, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA
This class will work as an introduction to strength and conditioning, as well as weightlifting as a whole.

Topics will include general ideas and highly specific topics like how a muscle actually works. Other topics for example are, why people should lift weights, what benefits come out of it, why it is not exclusive to athletes, and why it can help athletes excel?

In addition we will work to help set goals within the weight room and how you can use these to track your progress in different ways.
Facilitators
NH

Nicholas Hryekewicz

Nicholas is Nueva's Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. Originally from Sacramento, I moved to the East Bay for college where I attended Saint Mary's College of California earning my bachelor's and master's degrees in kinesiology with an emphasis in health and human performance... Read More →
Wednesday January 8, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PST
TBA

12:35pm PST

Advanced Math And Game Theory In The Old Testament
Wednesday January 8, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA
During this session, we will learn how a mathematical problem from game theory, whose solution was found by ancient Israelites over 2000 years ago but never recorded, was found anew by modern day mathematicians. Brace yourself for a wild ride.

P.S. I'll share the solution, promise!
Facilitators
Wednesday January 8, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA
  1 Block

12:35pm PST

How Humans Sense the World Around Them: Neuroscience Basics
Wednesday January 8, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA
How does the brain influence the way that we perceive the world? My research seeks to understand this question! Come by for a crash course on some basic neuroscience and fun experiments to get a taste of what it means to be a human with a brain and sensing organs.

No previous skills required! If you're interested in psychology, biology or human feeling/sensing/experience, this is definitely the place for you. I might ask for some participants in some experiments, if you’re willing!
Facilitators
AB

Alisa Braun

University of California, Berkeley
Hi! I'm Alisa Braun. I work at NASA Ames research center. I'm excited about all things neuroscience and how that influences our everyday lives.
Wednesday January 8, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA

12:35pm PST

Science & Biology of Rabbits
Wednesday January 8, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA
Hands-on sessions covering the skeletal structure, digestive system, respiratory system, and other physiological aspects of rabbits. We will also discuss the natural habitats of rabbits, their role in ecosystems, and the importance of biodiversity.
Facilitators
BG

Bunny Gurus

Our bunnies undergo hundreds of hours of dedicated training to excel in providing emotional therapeutic support. They are thoughtfully chosen representing a variety of breeds, ensuring a diverse and customized experience for those seeking fun, love, peace, happiness and emotional... Read More →
Wednesday January 8, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA

12:35pm PST

Suturing
Wednesday January 8, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA
This lab will teach you the basics of surgery and how to suture a wound. Get the opportunity to learn valuable medical skills related to surgical professions. This class will also guide you through the steps nurses, doctors, and surgeons follow to clean, disinfect and anesthetize wounds prior to surgery and suturing.
Facilitators
KT

Kimble Torres

Pathways to Medicine
Kimble Torres is a veteran biologist specializing in the human body and athletics. During his tenure in the biotech industry, Kimble worked for Nektar Therapeutics, Genentech, and Tycho Healthcare investigating product feasibility and managing lab operations. In 2014, his passion... Read More →
Wednesday January 8, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA

12:35pm PST

Tech Beyond Coding: Foundations in UI/UX Design
Wednesday January 8, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA
In this class, we will seek to de-mystify what UI/UX design is, teach students how to get started in the field, and explain the merits & interests of pursuing UI/UX. We will have interactive time to work in Figma, as well as develop experience in the iterative design process. I will also talk about my background and experiences in UI/UX –– including a design internship abroad in Singapore, college coursework, online certificate program, and extracurriculars. This is a career option that would appeal to many students interested in the tech industry, creative jobs, and more, but often is not learned about until college or even later in the professional field.

Prerequisites: no experience necessary! Some interest in the world of tech or the tech industry would be beneficial but is certainly not needed.
Facilitators
Wednesday January 8, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA

12:35pm PST

The Jugular Art: A Visual Romp through the History and Contemporary Craft of Political Cartooning
Wednesday January 8, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
WRC
Political cartoons have been part of public debates around the world for more than 250 years. Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist David Horsey will take students on a visual journey through the history of political cartoons and then talk about his own career; how he creates cartoons, the presidents he has lampooned, the readers he has angered, the wild scenes he has observed -- all illustrated with copious examples of his award-winning cartoons.
Facilitators
DH

David Horsey

The Seattle Times
David Horsey is a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist for The Seattle Times.
Wednesday January 8, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
WRC

12:35pm PST

Weightlifting Techniques, Practices, and Advanced Movements
Wednesday January 8, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA
This class will focus on all the "dark arts" of weightlifting. Different modalities to help you progress through plateaus, and take yourself to levels never achieved before.

This class will also work to teach more advanced movements, like olympic lifts, to help expand the knowledge of anyone interested.

We will cover different periodization protocols, which set/rep schemes will help achieve certain goals, how to execute more complicated lifts, introducing accommodating resistance. Ultimately this should help you map out a training regimen to reach your goals, as well as give you more tools to help to get you where you want to be.
Facilitators
NH

Nicholas Hryekewicz

Nicholas is Nueva's Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. Originally from Sacramento, I moved to the East Bay for college where I attended Saint Mary's College of California earning my bachelor's and master's degrees in kinesiology with an emphasis in health and human performance... Read More →
Wednesday January 8, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm PST
TBA

1:55pm PST

Advanced Math And Game Theory In The Old Testament
Wednesday January 8, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA
During this session, we will learn how a mathematical problem from game theory, whose solution was found by ancient Israelites over 2000 years ago but never recorded, was found anew by modern day mathematicians. Brace yourself for a wild ride.

P.S. I'll share the solution, promise!
Facilitators
Wednesday January 8, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA
  1 Block

1:55pm PST

Coalition Building: How Politics Can Shape and Change Public Perception
Wednesday January 8, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA
I will talk about why there is often a shift which states are "swing states" over time, as well as how politicians choose certain topics & themes to focus on in their campaigns based on what is politically viable. Example questions include: How did Barack Obama carry several states that are now considered strongly Republican? Aside from purely just changes in public opinion, why do political parties shift their political stances over time? This session will be taught in a non-partisan fashion and is intended to teach students about the salience of political issues and how campaigning works from a calculated standpoint.
Facilitators
Wednesday January 8, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA

1:55pm PST

College Art Portfolio Prep
Wednesday January 8, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA
This session is perfect for students of any grade who are looking to build an art portfolio, especially for applications to college or art school. If you want to study fine art/studio art as your major and become an artist, having a solid portfolio is an essential. However, regardless of whether art is what you want to study in college, an art portfolio can be a great supplement to applications. I’ll be talking about how to approach building a portfolio and the process of it. I’ll also cover practical skills like documentation of art work and writing about your art.
Facilitators
AL

Ada Liv

Ada Liv is an artist from the Bay Area currently working in Los Angeles. With a love for organic materials, she creates paintings, sculptural installations, and textile work inspired by natural forms and biology. Prior to graduating from USC in 2024 with a BA in Art, she studied at... Read More →
Wednesday January 8, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA

1:55pm PST

Elements and the Universe
Wednesday January 8, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
WRC
Our Universe is 15 billion years old. In its early phases, it consisted of mainly hydrogen and helium, with only a small admixture of lithium. Yet today, when we look at our hand, we find it consists mainly of carbon and oxygen, a bit of hydrogen and nitrogen, plus some calcium present mainly in our bones. Those elements are crucial to the formation of life, but how and where did they form? In this lecture, presented on an introductory level, Dr. Madejski will talk about the history of elements and how they got dispersed into interstellar space via stellar explosions.
Facilitators
GM

Greg Madejski

Stanford University
My English-speaking friends know me as Greg. I was born in Poland, but my college and graduate education was in the U.S., respectively at MIT and Harvard. After spending 14 years at NASA/Goddard, I arrived in Stanford in 2000. My research interests are mainly in extragalactic high-energy... Read More →
Wednesday January 8, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
WRC
  1 Block

1:55pm PST

Freshman Year of College for Dummies
Wednesday January 8, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA
This is an interactive boot camp for everyone who has questions about going to college! It's a crash course on everything you need to know to have a successful freshman year at college. I'll cover everything from making new friends to doing your laundry to choosing which courses to take/how to actually study for a midterm/final. It will be lighthearted and fun, so get ready to relieve your stress about college and get active!!! We'll also have food and drinks.

Open to all grades, but generally for Juniors and Seniors.
Facilitators
MT

Mia Tavares

I'm a Nueva Alumni (class of 2023!) and a sophomore at Harvard College studying Chemistry. I write for the Harvard Undergraduate Law Review and the Harvard Independent. I also hold positions on the Harvard College Honor Council and Lowell House Housing Committee.
Wednesday January 8, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA

1:55pm PST

How Humans Sense the World Around Them: Neuroscience Basics
Wednesday January 8, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA
How does the brain influence the way that we perceive the world? My research seeks to understand this question! Come by for a crash course on some basic neuroscience and fun experiments to get a taste of what it means to be a human with a brain and sensing organs.

No previous skills required! If you're interested in psychology, biology or human feeling/sensing/experience, this is definitely the place for you. I might ask for some participants in some experiments, if you’re willing!
Facilitators
AB

Alisa Braun

University of California, Berkeley
Hi! I'm Alisa Braun. I work at NASA Ames research center. I'm excited about all things neuroscience and how that influences our everyday lives.
Wednesday January 8, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA

1:55pm PST

Privacy, Free Speech, and the Internet: An ACLU Lawyer's Perspective
Wednesday January 8, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
TBA
In this interactive session, participants will discuss some of the legal and policy issues underlying free speech and privacy rights, and the potential conflicts between the two with the rise of new technologies like the Internet.  Real-life cases brought by the ACLU will be used to illustrate how public interest litigation cases are developed to create and change laws, and the potential clashes that can occur between competing civil rights and policy goals.
Facilitators
avatar for Aden Fine

Aden Fine

General Counsel
Aden is a veteran General Counsel who has been working on cutting-edge technology and privacy issues for over twenty-five years. He is currently the General Counsel of Wheel, a leading telehealth company.  He previously led Datavant, a health data technology company, through a... Read More →
Wednesday January 8, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
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