Carl Sigmond ’13, through a grant from the Hurford Center for Arts and Humanities and the Koshland Integrated Natural Sciences Center, documented the life and legacy of his grandfather, Albert Schatz, who discovered streptomycin, the first antibiotic effective against tuberculosis.
Haverford attracts intellectually curious, independent learners who value honesty, collaboration, and above all, new ways of seeing and improving the world.
As you perform real-world research and immerse yourself in hands-on learning, you'll work side-by-side with professors who are at the top of their fields.
Our mascot—the Black Squirrel—has a genetic adaptation that gives it a bold, black coat. Join our distinctive community and stand out from the pack with your fellow Haverfordians.
Students interested in studying the nervous system can declare a concentration in Neural and Behavioral Sciences (NBS). Professor Wendy Sternberg’s behavioral neuroscience lab focuses on nervous system mechanisms of pain and pain inhibition in laboratory mice and Haverford athletes.
October 25, 2012 — 8:45 p.m.
Strawbridge Observatory
Free screening of Saving Hubble at 7 p.m. followed by public observing through Haverford’s telescopes, weather permitting. Local amateur astronomers will be in attendance with their own telescopes. Event Details »
*We have a very tiny magic 8 ball.