Suzanne Amador Kane and Daniel Van Beveren pose with one of their robotic feathers from their experiment.

Physics & Astronomy

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All physics and astronomy majors have the opportunity to perform meaningful and potentially publishable research, working closely with our faculty in fields such as quantum computing, observational cosmology, nonlinear physics and fluid dynamics, extragalactic astronomy, biophysics, and nanoscience.

Professor of Physics Suzanne Amador Kane and physics major Daniel Van Beveren ’20 co-authored a paper in PLOS ONE describing findings about the biomechanics of peafowl crests during social displays that was recently covered by The Atlantic. Photo: Patrick Montero

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Haverford attracts intellectually curious, independent learners who value honesty, collaboration, and above all, new ways of seeing and improving the world.

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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.

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Squirrels

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.

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Previous Monday, January 7, 2019
Jotting project ideas on post it notes
Monday, January 7, 2019
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Haverford Innovations Program

The Haverford Innovations Program (HIP) encourages and supports creative and strategic thinking around a problem, a need, a question, or simply an interest. The goal is to find new solutions and opportunities for entrepreneurial projects and paths of learning.

HIP partnered with local food bank Philabundance and Swarthmore’s Center for Innovation and Leadership for an impact challenge to develop models for efficient food recovery. Photo: Lev Greenstein '20.

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Next Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Philadelphia Poet Laureate Raquel Salas Rivera speaks to a group of students
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
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COOL CLASSES: “Caribe Queer: Sexualities and Narratives from the Hispanic Caribbean”

"Caribe Queer: Sexualities and Narratives from the Hispanic Caribbean"

Taught by Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish Lina Martinez Hernandez, this course explores different narrative and artistic productions regarding alternative sexualities in the Hispanic Caribbean, starting with the Cuban Revolution and continuing into the present.

Our Cool Classes blog series highlights interesting, unusual, and unique courses that enrich the Haverford College experience.

A class visit by Philadelphia Poet Laureate Raquel Salas Rivera (center, yellow sweater). Photo: Holden Blanco '17. See what other courses the Department of Spanish is offering this semester.

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