Splash Biography



KEAR O'MALLEY, Yale first-year studying astrophysics



Major: Astrophysics

College/Employer: Yale

Year of Graduation: 2028

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

I am a student at Yale and an aspiring astrophysics major interested in science, mathematics, and philosophy. I had a strong STEM focus in high school and studied in summer programs as well. I love thinking about the intersection of physics and philosophy, and I fell in love with teaching these concepts that I make easy to grasp for everyone even remotely interested. I am passionate about teaching and love to show others an understanding of the material rather than solely an ability to work with it. I like to make jokes and have fun and am always happy to answer questions about physics and/or its philosophical implications. I also have hobbies that include playing music, solving Rubik's cubes, and sports.



Past Classes

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S4991: How to Build a Time Machine in Splash Fall 2024 (Nov. 09, 2024)
This course is designed to be a fun and fascinating exploration of the ideas of time and space and the physics behind them. The course will delve into special and general relativity and include how its findings show us the reality of time travel. Along the way, students will also learn about the philosophy of time and what is possible beyond our technological capabilities and our narrow perception of the world.


E4929: Rubik's Cubes and the Mind in Sprout Fall 2024 (Oct. 05 - 12, 2024)
A fun and interactive exploration of everything you might want to know about the Rubik's Cube, solving methods, intuition, luck, look-ahead, algorithms, and modern-day speedcubing technology. In addition, we will discuss the nature of the human mind—its limits and capabilities.