Mel Santer Delves Into Science's Past

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Two articles by the Emeritus Professor of Biology, focusing on the history of notable scientific discoveries, have been published this fall in academic journals.

Celebrating Student Research

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Thanks to recent endowment support, the KINSC now joins Haverford’s two other interdisciplinary centers--the Hurford Humanities Center and the Center for Peace and Global Citizenship – in funding student research.

Shining a Light on Solar Power: Q&A with Marc Grossman ’07

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Marc Grossman '07 discusses his experiences working with eSolar, a solar thermal plant that uses an innovative software program to control renewable energy-producing fields of mirrors.

Associate Professor of Chemistry Fran Blase Receives ACS Teaching Award

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Blase was recognized by the Philadelphia branch of the American Chemical Society for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching.

The Sound of Sci(l)ence

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The connection between music and quantum mechanics was the subject of a three-day event that brought a trio of renowned artists working at the crossroads of music and technology to Haverford.

Two Students, One Alumna Receive Fulbrights

Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Dan Arnstein '09 will pursue neuroscience research in Holland, while Angelina Gomes '09 and Elizabeth Gray '08 will teach English in Spain and Uruguay respectively.

Two Haverford Alumni Win Prestigious Graduate Fellowships

Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Mark Maienschein-Cline '07 has been recognized by the Department of Energy, and Joshua Carp '07 by the National Science Foundation.

Two Haverford Students Recognized By Goldwater Foundation For Excellence in Science

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Martin Blood-Forsythe '10 has received a Goldwater Scholarship, and Brian Pepe-Mooney '10 is a Goldwater Honorable Mention.

Exploring "The Mysteries of the Dark Universe"

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In a public talk at Haverford scientist Rocky Kolb discussed advances in the field of cosmology.

Includes Full Video of Talk and Q&A Session

Faculty Friends: Catching Up with former Professor Fay Ajzenberg-Selove

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

The latest in our series of conversations with former Haverford faculty members.

Alien Headcrab?

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Senior chemistry major Adam Subhas participated in a research cruise over winter break with Caltech professor Jess Adkins '90 looking for deep sea corals and mapping the sea surface in the process, as well as collecting oceanic data such as salinity and nutrient levels.

Associate Prof. Stephon Alexander Wins 2008 "Foundational Questions in Physics and Cosmology" Grant

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

Haverford's newest faculty member in physics and astronomy, Associate Professor Stephon Alexander, has been awarded a 2008 "Foundational Questions in Physics and Cosmology" grant from the Foundational Questions Institute. A nonprofit organization created by an international group of scientific visionaries, the Institute aims to catalyze, support and disseminate innovative ideas and research in physics and cosmology.

Physics Professor Peter Love Co-Author of Paper in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

With colleagues from Harvard and MIT, Love shows how quantum computers can simulate complex chemical reactions better than regular computers.

Byron Drury '08 Wins American Physical Society's LeRoy Apker Award

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The recent graduate, currently studying in the UK, also received a Winston Churchill Scholarship in February.

Computational Songs: Musical Memory Aids

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Professor John Dougherty uses original songs to help students understand complicated computer science concepts.

Fords Included Among Scientists Working on Large Hadron Collider

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Brig Williams '66 and Stephon Alexander '93 are two of the many researchers contributing to this extensive physics project.

Bruce Partridge retired from Haverford this spring after many years of teaching at the College.

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Bruce will stay busier than ever as a professor emeritus in residence at Haverford, doing research on the Planck Explorer satellite, set to launch in 2008, and performing his duties as the President-elect of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific.

What's Kept Ed Butler at Haverford for 48 Years?

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

It's the people, says the biology department supervisor and longest-serving current Haverford employee.

Psychology Professor Wendy Sternberg Appointed Associate Provost

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Her research focuses on the psychology of pain.

Professor Jerry Gollub will be Leverhulme Visiting Professor at University of Cambridge

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The Leverhulme Trust, a UK Foundation, has awarded a Visiting Professorship to enable Professor Jerry Gollub to visit the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics of Cambridge University. The Leverhulme Visiting Professorships are awarded to enable “outstandingly distinguished academics” to visit UK universities.

Department Welcomes Visiting Professor Dr. Amy Neeren

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Dr. Amy Neeren joins the Psychology Department this fall to teach courses in Personality Psychology and Psychopathology / Eating Disorders

Astrophysicist Beth Willman to join Haverford Physics & Astronomy

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Starting fall 2008, astrophysicist Beth Willman will join our Physics and Astronomy departments as an assistant professor. Willman uses both observational and computational techniques to study near-field cosmology.

Paths less taken . . . interesting career options from biology

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

On Wednesday, November 28, 2007 6:30 - 8:00 pm in Sharpless Auditorium we gathered for an alumni panel discussion of careers accessible to biology majors.

Stephon Alexander represents U.S. at major Indian-U.S. Scientific Symposium

Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This March, Assoc. Prof. Stephon Alexander was the U.S. speaker on "String Theory and Geometry" at the Indo-US Frontiers of Science Symposium organized by the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum, the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and the Kavli Institute.

Meet Stephon Alexander '93, Our Newest Faculty Member

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

From Trinidad to the Bronx to Haverford to the outer reaches of the universe...and back to Haverford

Haverford Conversation: The Cosmic 'Why'

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Brother Guy Consolmagno, who spoke at Haverford on April 29, discusses his studies of meteorites and the relationship between science and religion.

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