Philosophy at Haverford aims as far as possible to reflect the richness, diversity, and reflexivity of philosophical inquiry.
Ashok Gangadean, The Emily Judson and John Marshall Gest Professor of Global Philosophy teaching a class.
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Ashok Gangadean, The Emily Judson and John Marshall Gest Professor of Global Philosophy teaching a class.
From artist Nao Bustamante's Comfort Station, part of the Center's 2009 Mellon Symposium artist residency program among friends.
The Hurford Center for Arts & Humanities
The John B. Hurford ’60 Center for the Arts and Humanities seeks to enhance the intellectual and cultural life at Haverford by fostering challenging exchange among faculty, students, and diverse communities of writers, artists, performers, thinkers, activists, and innovators.
Professor of Psychology Rebecca Compton routinely puts her skills as a standout on full display. Photo: Thom Carroll.
A Cognitive Neuroscientist in the Classroom
Professor of Psychology Rebecca Compton, with the aid of her students, is expanding scientific knowledge about how the brain works. Read the Fall 2012 Faculty Profile in Haverford magazine »
White and her students recently blogged while attending (and presenting at) the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill and Ecosystem Science Conference.
Return to the Gulf
Through funding from the KINSC, Katie Sheline ’13 was able to join Environmental chemist Helen White as part of a team of scientists on a research cruise that studied the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Assistant Prof. Beth Willman and 5 students visited the Kitt Peak National Observatory (pictured here) over fall break. Read about it in the Astronoblog.
Physics & Astronomy at Haverford
Virtually all Haverford Physics and Astronomy majors engage in cutting-edge research, working closely with faculty in fields such as biophysics, quantum computers, cosmology, quantum gravity, fluid dynamics, nanoscience and extra-galactic astronomy.
Advanced Latin Literature: Ovid's Love Poetry with Assistant Professor of Classics Bret Mulligan. Photo: Jim Roese.
Academics at Haverford
Haverford’s rigorous academic program focuses on individual growth, intellectual exploration and pushing the boundaries of each discipline. Most classes are taught seminar style with an emphasis on discussion and debate.
Shanaye Jeffers, Faraz Sohail and Kaitlyn Shank, all Class of 2012, in their Bio300 class, aka "Super Lab."
Then & Now: Microscopes Now
Then & Now: Microscopes A $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation brought several high-tech instruments to campus. Among them is this confocal microscope, which employs a laser beam to produce high-quality images. Missed yesterday’s photo? See microscopes back … Continue reading
Assistant Professor of Chemistry Casey Londergan (yellow coat) is being honored for his dual role as a “scholar-educator” with $505,424 to fund his research.
Commitment to Compelling Instruction
Haverford faculty model academic excellence through their scholarship and an ongoing commitment to compelling, effective instruction.
Students had hands-on time with the telescope and its control systems while gathering data and taking images of star clusters.
Kitt Peak
Peter Ferguson ’13, an astrophysics major, regulates the temperature of the WIYN 0.9-meter telescope with liquid nitrogen during a four-day field trip to Kitt Peak National Observatory.
Bamboo stem section stained with Toluidine Blue O (TBO).
Superlab
Biology superlab is designed so that students get first hand experience using techniques and equipment commonly used in graduate labs and research facilities; however, what really makes superlab special is the independence the professors give.
Honor Council Co-Chair Tamar Hoffman '15 reminds the community about Code conduct during exam week, as detailed in a Philadelphia Inquirer article. Photo by Michael Bryant.
The Honor Code
In the academic context, the Honor Code engenders an immediate sense of trust and colleagueship between students and faculty and creates a relaxed, personal atmosphere.
It's not unusual for classes to have fewer than five students; nearly 35% have fewer than ten.
Fine Arts at Haverford
The Fine Arts at Haverford emphasize the individual. Studio classes are small and all students—from beginners to declared majors—receive individual, focused instruction, and are encouraged to develop the physical and critical skills necessary to create art.