Splash Biography



DEAN SHARIF, Johns Hopkins freshman studying behavioral biology



Major: Behavioral Biology; Mathematics

College/Employer: Johns Hopkins

Year of Graduation: 2026

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

Hello! My name’s Dean and I’m a junior here at JHU pursuing a behavioral biology major and mathematics double major. Family and life as a whole has drawn me towards medicine, so I’m also premed with the hopes of specializing in orthopedics. Academics aside, I am a large proponent for going on long walks with friends, going to the gym, I'm a nerd for Nintendo games, and I enjoy watching anime. Feel free to start up a conversation with me and hopefully I’ll see you in my class!



Past Classes

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S508: Intro to Orthopedics in Splash Fall 2024 (Nov. 16, 2024)
Orthopedics isn't all bones and breaks and fractures. There are 206 bones, over 900 ligaments, and 4000 tendons in the human body. In this class, we will discuss some different specializations of orthopedic medicine as we explore this diverse field. As well, we will discuss the motivations behind some tests you may encounter in the exam room. ** Available in Hybrid **


S500: Intro to Pulmonology in Splash Spring 2024 (Apr. 20, 2024)
Quick! Don’t think about manually breathing in and out right now! Okay… now that you’re uncomfortably aware of your own breaths, let’s talk breathing and lungs. I’m sure you all know how important your lungs are, but what exactly makes them so important? How do we standardize “healthy” versus “unhealthy”? In this course we will go over basic tests and mechanisms in the field of pulmonology. As well, we will apply this information to real-life scenarios that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic.


H451: What Even Is A Sentence? in Splash Spring 2023 (Apr. 08, 2023)
Let’s be honest, writing essays is not the highlight of your week. But just like me and everyone else, for better or for worse, you get that essay done. I hate to break it to you, there is no secret formula for making the formulation of an essay topic, thesis statement, and coherent evidence any easier. What I can say with confidence, however, is that there are concrete and easy ways to make your writing better. Join me in this hour-long course and learn how to make your writing more academic.


X423: Smash Ultimate: Tips and Tech in Splash Fall 2022 (Nov. 06, 2022)
Unsurprisingly, Super Smash Bros Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch has become a staple party game since its release in 2018. Large events and casual gatherings alike, it always feels better when you’re winning. This course offers fundamentals such as vocabulary, gameplay feedback, as well as information on higher level tech in order to fully optimize your gameplay and bring in more wins.