The physics and mechanics of airplanes with tons of animations and a delightful cardboard model.
Tag: Has Slides
Behind the Scenes at the Olympics
I worked at the past 3 Olympics games in sports marketing and will share some stories and behind the scenes insights of what makes a monumental event like the Olympics run.
The Sommelier Exam: My experience Infiltrating the world of wine professionals
Sommeliers (wine specialists in restaurants) often pursue certification through the Court of Master Sommeliers (featured in the movie “Somm”). I’ll break down what it takes to pass the Certified Sommelier exam.
Buying Used Cars
A car’s worth depreciates a lot over time, so getting a car used means you can get a decent one for cheap. Used cars you can search online for the ones you like, or even better you can hop dealer to dealer and compare.
In this talk, Xuehai addresses what are factors to consider when shopping for a used car and what to look for when you go for a test drive.
Ultra Basic Guide to Photography
Things to help with getting started with photography – understanding terminology like exposure, shutter speed, ISO.
Mountaineering
Mountaineering – what it is, why its hard, the “8000ers”, and some of the biggest badasses in history.
Deck available here.
Guide to Anki Flashcards
Why spaced repetition and active recall testing works, and how to use Anki to memorize things by employing these methods.
