ESP Biography

COREY BERNSTEIN, Splash Director

Major: Psychology

College/Employer: Clark

Year of Graduation: 2017

Brief Biographical Sketch:

Hi! I'm Corey and I'm the director of Clark Splash. I am a senior studying psychology and education here at Clark. I went to MIT Splash when I was younger and was super excited to get involved with Clark Splash. Directing Splash (for my third year now) is definitely a lot of work, but it pays off when I get to meet all the eager students at each program. Outside of Splash, I am also the Director of Administration for Clark Emergency Medical Services and have volunteered at various youth programs in Worcester. During the summer, I work at the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth. In the little free time I have, I enjoy cooking, binge-watching Netflix, and playing with my dog.

Past Classes

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H772: Seeing Is Believing - Or Is It? The Psychology of Optical Illusions in Splash Spring 2017 (Apr. 02, 2017)

Your eyes and brain are constantly working together to help interpret the world around you. But what happens when what you see and what you think you see don't match up? We'll explore many different types of optical illusions and see how our eyes and brain can play tricks on us. We will also discuss brain processes related to attention and memory.

H725: Seeing Is Believing - Or Is It? The Psychology of Optical Illusions in Splash Fall 2016 (Nov. 13, 2016)

H416: Seeing Is Believing - Or Is It? The Psychology of Optical Illusions in Splash Spring 2015 (Apr. 25, 2015)

Your eyes and brain are constantly working together to help interpret the world around you. But what happens when what you see and what you think you see don't match up? We'll explore the neurological and psychological reasons behind various types of optical illusions and see how our eyes and brain can play tricks on us. We will also discuss brain processes related to attention and memory.

H304: Seeing Is Believing - Or Is It? The Science of Optical Illusions in Splash Fall 2014 (Nov. 16, 2014)

Your eyes and brain are constantly working together to help interpret the world around you. But what happens when what you see and what you think you see don't match up? We'll explore the neurological and psychological reasons behind various types of optical illusions and see how our eyes and brain can play tricks on us. We will also discuss brain processes related to attention and memory.

X228: Wilderness Survival in Splash Spring 2014 (Apr. 13, 2014)

Ever wonder how you'd survive if you were lost in the woods or stranded on a desert island? Shelter, water, and food are all essential for making it in the wild, but how would you find all these necessities in the woods? Gather around the campfire to learn the basics of wilderness survival. S'mores included!

H284: Seeing Is Believing - Or Is It? in Splash Spring 2014 (Apr. 13, 2014)

Your eyes and brain are constantly working together to help interpret what you are seeing. But what happens when what you see and what you think you see don't match up? We'll explore the neurological and psychological reasons behind various types of optical illusions and see how our eyes and brain can sometimes play tricks on us. We will also discuss brain processes related to attention and memory.

X186: LGBTQ - What Does it All Mean and Why Does it Matter? in Splash Fall 2013 (Nov. 16, 2013)

In this course, we will explore the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) spectrum. Topics will include sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and biological sex. We will also discuss how a better understanding of these identities can help us create more inclusive spaces for everyone.