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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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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.