Kelly O'donnell
About Kelly O'donnell
Kelly O'Donnell is a Lecturer at Yale University, specializing in the Program in the History of Science and Medicine since 2021. She has an extensive academic background, including a Ph.D. in History from Yale and previous teaching roles at Thomas Jefferson University and the Massachusetts Historical Society.
Work at Yale University
Kelly O'Donnell has been a Lecturer at Yale University since 2021, contributing to the Program in the History of Science and Medicine. In addition to her primary role, she holds a secondary appointment in the History of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. O'Donnell's connection with Yale dates back to her time as a Teaching Fellow and PhD Candidate in the Department of History from 2009 to 2015. She also served as a Program Assistant at the McDougal Center for Graduate Student Life from 2009 to 2011.
Previous Academic Positions
Prior to her current role at Yale University, Kelly O'Donnell worked as an Instructor at Thomas Jefferson University from 2017 to 2019. She also held the position of NEH Long-Term Fellow at the Massachusetts Historical Society in 2020 for a duration of three months. These roles have contributed to her extensive experience in academia and historical research.
Education and Expertise
Kelly O'Donnell has a strong educational background in History. She earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Liberal Arts from Sarah Lawrence College from 2005 to 2009. O'Donnell continued her studies at Yale University, where she achieved a Master of Arts (M.A.) in History in 2012 and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in History in 2015. Additionally, she studied at the University of Oxford for one year from 2007 to 2008.
High School Education
Kelly O'Donnell completed her high school education at Ridley High School, where she obtained her High School Diploma from 2001 to 2005. This foundational education set the stage for her subsequent academic pursuits in the field of History.