Splash Biography



AARON SEGAL, Yale grad student, 4th year, studying computers




Major: Computer Science

College/Employer: Yale

Year of Graduation: G

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Past Classes

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H1941: Pirates on the High Seas in Splash Spring 16 (Apr. 02, 2016)
If ye be wantin' to learn what it was really like to sail the high seas under the black flag, and to hear the true and grisly tales of the world's most fearsome pirates, come aboard! See how ye'd do as a buccaneer captain in the 17th century!


X1942: The Art of War: Strategy and Wisdom in Splash Spring 16 (Apr. 02, 2016)
The Art of War is an ancient book of strategy attributed to the Chinese master general Sun Tzu. Written 2,500 years ago, it is still carried in the pockets of successful generals, executives, and politicians today. Learn how to command troops, foretell victory, avoid defeat, and become a successful general. Then test your skill in a war game!


H1731: Pirates on the High Seas in Splash Fall 15 (Nov. 14, 2015)
If ye be wantin' to learn what it was really like to sail the high seas under the black flag, and to hear the true and grisly tales of the world's most fearsome pirates, come aboard! See how ye'd do as a buccaneer captain in the 17th century!


X1732: The Art of War: Strategy and Wisdom in Splash Fall 15 (Nov. 14, 2015)
The Art of War is an ancient book of strategy said to be from the Chinese master general Sun Tzu. Written 2,500 years ago, it is still carried in the pockets of successful generals, executives, and politicians today. Learn how to command troops, foretell victory, avoid defeat, and become a successful general. Then test your skill in a war game!


H1261: Pirates on the High Seas in Splash Fall 14 (Nov. 08, 2014)
If ye be wantin' to learn what it was really like to sail the high seas under the black flag, and to hear the true and grisly tales of the world's most fearsome pirates, come aboard! See how ye'd do as a pirate captain in the 17th century!


M1356: Classical Ciphers and the Enigma Machine in Splash Fall 14 (Nov. 08, 2014)
Is there such a thing as an unbreakable cipher? How did the ancients protect secret messages? How did the British crack the German Enigma cipher in WWII? What does AUJOM UWTOT GZWCO AKLUG PTELK HLGWA ZTYYG BKWZU DKMHP AUPHW PR mean? Find out the answers to these questions and more!


X929: The Art of War: Strategy and Wisdom in Splash Spring 14 (Mar. 29, 2014)
The Art of War is an ancient book of strategy by the Chinese philosopher-general Sun Tzu. Written 2,500 years ago, it is still carried in the pockets of successful generals, executives, and politicians today. Learn how to command troops, foretell victory, avoid defeat, and become a successful general. Then test your knowledge in a war game!


M976: Classical Ciphers and the Enigma Machine in Splash Spring 14 (Mar. 29, 2014)
Is there such a thing as an unbreakable cipher? How did the ancients protect secret messages? How did the British crack the German Enigma cipher in WWII? What does AUJOM UWTOT GZWCO AKLUG PTELK HLGWA ZTYYG BKWZU DKMHP AUPHW PR mean? Find out the answers to these questions and more!


S831: Paradoxes & Impossible Things in Sprout Spring 14 (Feb. 15 - Mar. 01, 2014)
What if I told you that some things are neither true, nor false? Paradoxes are found everywhere from the stories of ancient Greece to the lyrics of One Direction. Learn about impossible things, such as the turtle that Usain Bolt could never catch, the lightbulb that's neither on nor off, and how to kill Hitler.


H701: Pirates on the High Seas in Splash Fall 13 (Nov. 09, 2013)
If ye be wantin' to learn what it was really like to sail the high seas under the black flag, and to hear the true and grisly tales of the Caribbean's most fearsome pirates, come aboard! We'll also be playin' a game to see how ye'd do as a pirate captain, and win real (candy) treasure!


S562: Paradoxes & Impossible Things in Sprout Fall 13 (Oct. 05 - 19, 2013)
What if I told you that some things are neither true, nor false? Paradoxes are found everywhere from the stories of ancient Greece to the lyrics of One Direction. Learn about impossible things, such as the turtle that Usain Bolt could never catch, the lightbulb that's neither on nor off, and how to kill Hitler.


M323: Paradoxes & Impossible Things in Splash Spring 13 (Apr. 06, 2013)
What if I told you that some things are neither true, nor false? Paradoxes are found everywhere from the stories of ancient Greece to the lyrics of One Direction. Learn about impossible things, such as the turtle that Usain Bolt could never catch, the lightbulb that's neither on nor off, and how to kill Hitler.


X324: The Art of War: Strategy and Wisdom in Splash Spring 13 (Apr. 06, 2013)
The Art of War is an ancient book of strategy by the Chinese philosopher-general Sun Tzu. Written 2,500 years ago, it is still carried in the pockets of successful generals, executives, and politicians today. Learn how to command troops, foretell victory, avoid defeat, and become a successful general. Then test your knowledge in a war game!


X143: How to WIN at Popular Board Games in Splash Fall 12 (Oct. 20, 2012)
Ever played Monopoly? Scrabble? Battleship? Risk? If winning is your thing, come to this class and learn how to beat your friends in these and other popular board games. We’ll spend the first half of the time discussing strategy, and the second half playing and seeing what we've learned!


H161: Pirates on the High Seas in Splash Fall 12 (Oct. 20, 2012)
Arr! If ye be wantin' to learn what it was really like to sail the high seas under the black flag, and to hear the true and grisly tales of the Caribbean's most fearsome pirates, come aboard! We'll also be playin' a game to see how ye'd do as a pirate captain, and win real (candy) treasure!


M54: Classical Ciphers and the Enigma Machine in Splash Spring 12 (Mar. 24, 2012)
Is there such a thing as an unbreakable cipher? How did the ancients protect secret messages? How did the British crack the German Enigma cipher in WWII? What does AUJOM UWTOT GZWCO AKLUG PTELK HLGWA ZTYYG BKWZU DKMHP AUPHW PR mean? Find out the answers to these questions and more!


X83: The Art of War: Strategy and Wisdom in Splash Spring 12 (Mar. 24, 2012)
The Art of War is an ancient book of strategy by the Chinese philosopher-general Sun Tzu. Written 2,500 years ago, it is still carried in the pockets of successful generals, executives, and politicians today. Learn how to command troops, foretell victory, avoid defeat, and become a successful general. Then test your knowledge in a war game!


H9: Pirates on the High Seas in Splash Fall 11 (Oct. 22, 2011)
Arr! If ye be wantin' to learn what it was really like to sail the high seas under the black flag, and to hear the true and grisly tales of the Caribbean's most fearsome pirates, come aboard! We'll also be playin' a game to see how ye'd do as a pirate captain, and win real (candy) treasure!


M14: Functions and other SAT Stumpers in Splash Fall 11 (Oct. 22, 2011)
Frustrated by functions? They always show up on the SATs and ACTs, and yet so many math teachers just can't explain them properly. I'll tell all, what they're for, how to use them, and reveal a couple other tricks those nasty standardized tests like to pull.