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Where They’re Headed: Brett Hungar ’21

The math and linguistics double major is pursuing a Ph.D. in theoretical math at Ohio State University starting this fall.

Alumni Science

What They Learned: Hasibe Caballero-Gomez ’21

The chemistry major and environmental studies minor used her thesis to examine the rise in lead poisoning in Philadelphia, continuing her work in public health.

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Students Centers Science

Summer Centered: Hedy Goodman ’23 Studies the Stars for NASA

The astronomy and physics double major is analyzing pulsar data with Professor Andrea Lommen this summer.

Summer Centered: Julie Post ’22 Learns About and Advocates for Indigenous Rights

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Sponsored by the Center for Peace and Global Citizenship, the anthropology major is working as an advocacy intern at Cultural Survival.
Laura Been Earns National Institutes of Health Award

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Faculty, awards

The assistant professor of psychology will study how estrogen fluctuations during the postpartum period impact brain circuitry and behavior thanks to a new $439,072 grant.
Sorelle Friedler Joins White House Office of Science and Technology Policy

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Faculty

The associate professor of computer science will take a leave of absence from the College to become the assistant director for data and democracy.
What They Learned: Kevin Kaufman ’21

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Alumni, Science

The physics major and economics minor used his thesis to study the properties of millisecond pulsars and their emission of Giant Pulses.
Studying Children's Perspectives on Race and Gender

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Faculty, magazine

Assistant Professor of Psychology Ryan Lei, who directs the Intersectionality in the Social Mind Lab, discusses what the election of Kamala Harris means for children.
What They Learned: Sarah Evenson ’21

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Alumni, Science

The sociology major’s thesis rethinks how Western medicine diagnoses postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome.
Bill Bragin '89 on Creating Connections in the Music World

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Alumni, magazine

From bringing artists to Haverford to co-founding globalFEST, Bill Bragin '89 reflects on his experience creating connections and providing oppotunities for musicians.
What They Learned: Sonia Schmidt ’21

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Alumni

The religion major analyzed Christianity’s influence in U.S. politicians’ justifications for war.
What They Learned: Leela Krishnan ’21

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Alumni

The mathematics major examined models of lung cell repair after patients are put on a ventilator.
What They Learned: Allison Hall ’21

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Alumni

The history and Spanish double major completed two theses, both focusing on South American identity and culture through the lenses of natural and built environments.
What They Learned: Federico Perelmuter ’21

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Alumni

The English major’s thesis reexamined Jean Toomer’s “Cane.”
Chesick Scholars Program Expands

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Students, Campus

Currently in its 10th year, the community-building and mentorship program for first-generation, low-income students (FGLI) is growing to include all FGLI students in the incoming class.
Camille Samuels '21 and Daniel Mayo '19 Receive Clementine Cope Fellowships

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Alumni, awards

The over-100-year-old Haverford College fellowship for graduate study will support Samuels’ pursuit of a Ph.D. in cultural anthropology at the University of California, Irvine and Mayo’s pursuit of a Master of Science in Global Health at National Taiwan University.
Where They’re Headed: Marisa LaBarca ’21

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Chemistry major Marisa LaBarca ’21 is going to veterinary school at Tufts University.
Where They’re Headed: Grace Coberly ’21

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The music and linguistics double major will teach elementary music this fall at Shrewsbury Montessori School.