NEPTUN Biography



ELISA FIGUERAS, ESP Teacher




Major: Biology/Environmental Science

College/Employer: NEU

Year of Graduation: 2020

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Past Classes

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Photography 101 in Splash Spring 19
Already a pro of just beginning! Bringing a fancy DSLR or a just a smartphone! All are welcome! Here, we will learn some camera basics and I will delve into other topics the group is interested in before going outside and having a practice portrait session!


Who's really in our government? Mapping Trump Administration Power Structures in Splash Spring 19
Climate records have been erased, and the Trump Administration does a lot to defray the public about climate change, even resorting to outright lying to the public about a scientifically proved phenomenon. Fishy? You thought right! Come learn about the secret Polluter-Industrial Complex working behind the scenes in our government, how the fossil fuel industry controls our government, and what you can do to expose the corruption!


Climate Justice for all: Boston in Splash Spring 19
A brief introduction to environmental justice in the context of Boston, one of the nation's most segregated cities. This is the right to equal access of all to a clean environment, regardless of socioeconomic status. Come learn where Boston is falling short and how we can do better.


Climate Change in the Era of Trump: Impending Doom? in Splash Spring 2018
Climate change: what's that all about anyway? With the current presidential administration, this ever-important issue has only become more contested. How is the Trump administration really affecting climate change? Who is reaping the adverse effects, and who is profiting from them? Come learn about the science, the social implications, and the political mess that we are in today in this discussion style course!


DNA Discovery in Splash Spring 2018
Ever wonder what DNA actually looks like? In DNA Discovery we will be extracting and purifying our own DNA and learning about how this simple molecule makes you so special.


That perfect aesthetic in Splash Spring 2018
Been working on your insta aesthetic and falling a little short? Come learn how to get those perfect photos! We'll spend a bit of time learning about composition, and then get outside to take our own! Make sure to bring a camera (a phone is sufficient)