Welcome to Physics and Astronomy at Haverford
The concepts and methods of physics are fundamental throughout the sciences, and have produced profound scientific, philosophical, and technological developments. Our departments are built on close work between students and faculty on cutting-edge research, with nearly all physics and astronomy majors participating.
Why study Physics and Astronomy at Haverford?
- We are innovative and dedicated teachers.
- Our laboratory courses use state of the art instruments and techniques.
- We actively support a wide range of paths after graduation.
- Our majors go on to the top echelon of graduate schools; to careers in engineering and computers; to medicine, law, and public policy; to high-school teaching; and to dozens of other career choices.
Inside Physics & Astronomy @ Haverford
Student Research
Find out about the undergraduate research and publications in Haverford's Physics and Astronomy departments. Check out the Recent Experiences.
FAQ
Find a quick overview of the Physics and Astronomy department and programs
Sketches on Courses
Sketches on Courses lets you take a look at what Physics and Astronomy courses are really like.
The Lighter Side
Check out The Lighter Side of Haverford Physics and Astronomy including Physics Songs, Department picnics and outings, and more.
News
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From Trinidad to the Bronx to Haverford to the outer reaches of the universe...and back to Haverford -
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. -
Bruce Partridge retired from Haverford this spring after many years of teaching at the College.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.
Events
Wednesday, September 17th, 2008
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2:00Physics Senior Seminar. Visit and talk by Dr. Karen Spillane, Medical Physics Masters Program U. of PennsylvaniaPhysics Senior Seminar. Visit and talk by Dr. Karen Spillane, Medical Physics Masters Program U. of PennsylvaniaKINSC L2052008-09-17T14:00:002008-09-17T15:30:00visit and talk by Dr. Karen Spillane.
Monday, September 29th, 2008
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6:30Bryn Mawr College Physics Colloquium: Karin RabeBryn Mawr College Physics Colloquium: Karin Rabe http://www.haverford.edu/calendar/details/68501 Dorothy Vernon Room, Haffner Hall, Bryn Mawr College 2008-09-29T18:30:00 2008-09-29T20:30:00Rutgers University Physics Dept. (Condensed matter theory);
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
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4:30Philips Visit: Robin Selinger, Chemical Physics & Liquid Crystal Institute, Kent State UniversityPhilips Visit: Robin Selinger, Chemical Physics & Liquid Crystal Institute, Kent State University http://www.haverford.edu/calendar/details/68832 KINSC Hilles 109 2008-10-28T16:30:00 2008-10-28T18:00:00Talk by Robin Selinger, Physics Colloquium speaker.