Splash Biography



JESSICA MCCURDY, ESP Teacher




Major: Computer Science and Psychology

College/Employer: Yale

Year of Graduation: 2021

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Past Classes

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S3998: Solving Global Health Crises: An Effective Altruism Lens in Splash Fall 2019 (Nov. 16, 2019)
This course will have students examine how they can most effectively solve the most pressing current global health crises.


H3427: Doing Good Better in Splash Fall 2018 (Oct. 27, 2018)
Do you want to make a difference but aren't sure how to or for what cause? Come learn about Effective Altruism- a movement based on using reason and evidence to do the most good. The world is full of worthy causes, so many that it can be intimidating to figure out how you personally should help. This class will discuss ways you can make a positive impact, now and in your future.


C3326: Effective Altruism: Making sure good intentions have good outcomes in Sprout Fall 18 (Sep. 29 - Oct. 13, 2018)
Do you want to make a difference but aren't sure how to or for what cause? Come learn about Effective Altruism- a movement based on using reason and evidence to do the most good. The world is full of worthy causes, so many that it can be intimidating to figure out how you personally should help. This class will discuss ways you can make a positive impact, now and in your future.


X3116: Effective Altruism: Making sure good intentions have good outcomes in Splash Spring 18 (Apr. 07, 2018)
Do you want to make a difference but aren't sure how to or for what cause? Come learn about Effective Altruism- a movement based on using reason and evidence to do the most good. The world is full of worthy causes, so many that it can be intimidating to figure out how you personally should help. This class will discuss ways you can make a positive impact, now and in your future.


E2848: Effective Altruism: How to have the Biggest Positive Impact in Sprout Fall 17 (Sep. 30 - Oct. 14, 2017)
Do you want to make a difference but aren't sure how to or for what cause? Come learn about Effective Altruism- a movement based on using reason and evidence to do the most good. The world is full of worthy causes, so many that it can be intimidating to figure out how you personally should help. This class will discuss ways you can make a positive impact, now and in your future.


H2960: Effective Altruism: How to have the biggest positive impact in Splash Fall 17 (Nov. 11, 2017)
Do you want to make a difference but aren't sure how to or for what cause? Come learn about Effective Altruism- a movement based on using reason and evidence to do the most good. The world is full of worthy causes, so many that it can be intimidating to figure out how you personally should help. This class will discuss ways you can make a positive impact, now and in your future.