Q&A with Physicist Tristan Smith
July 22nd, 2016
"[Physics] is full of so much amazing creativity, wonder, and excitement," says Smith. "I want to help students build the skills they need to share that with other people."
Listen: Astronomer Eric Jensen on Juno's Rendezvous with Jupiter
July 7th, 2016
Jensen is eager to examine the discoveries that come from the successful insertion of the NASA spacecraft into Jupiter's orbit, which may unlock mysteries of the universe.
ICYMI: Top 17 Web Stories of the Year
July 1st, 2016
From the inauguration of President Valerie Smith to the opening of the Inn at Swarthmore, the 2015-16 academic year provided more than its share of momentous and memorable occasions.
Swarthmore Recognized for Sustained Science Education Excellence
June 23rd, 2016
Swarthmore's award from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute recognizes how HHMI funding has "strengthened science education at Swarthmore and allowed for a lot of multi-faceted programming supporting diverse initiatives,” says biology professor Kathy Siwicki.
Astronomer Eric Jensen Helps to Confirm Discovery of New 'Tatooine' Planet
June 16th, 2016
“It’s really exciting for me to be a part of this discovery, since I’ve been working on this problem for a long time,” says Jensen, who belongs to a worldwide network of astronomers that just presented the largest circumbinary planet ever found.
Swarthmore Team Striving to Align Behavioral Economics with Public Policy
June 6th, 2016
Assistant Professor of Economics Syon Bhanot co-founded the Philadelphia Behavioral Science Initiative (PBSI) to help make policy work better for people, with the support of fellow faculty, government officials, students, an alumnus, and other academics.
Swarthmore's Campus: An Endless Source of Inspiration
May 26th, 2016
This Sunday, commencement will take place in the iconic Scott Outdoor Amphitheater, which recalls Classical Greek amphitheaters but is given a sylvan setting.
Faculty-Staff Book Club Discusses Texts 'on' Work 'at' Work
May 25th, 2016
“Community building is a byproduct of the club, but for me it’s the primary reason to do it,” says Jen Moore, who facilitated one of the reading groups.
New Leadership Events Help Students Develop Lifelong Skills
May 20th, 2016
Aaron Jackson '16, a film and media studies major, is one of 18 students who presented their work during the inaugural Senior Showcase.
Swarthmore Students Win Innovation Marketplace Challenge
May 13th, 2016
Led by Dakota Pekerti '16, the Swarthmore team bested 20 other schools with a proposal for an electric moped ride-sharing program in Jakarta, Indonesia, aimed at reducing air pollution and traffic.
Tyler Huntington ’18 Receives Newman Civic Fellows Award
April 26th, 2016
The award recognizes Huntington's service to the public on the issue of food justice, ranging from working in community gardens and soup kitchens to campaigning for the preservation of fragile ecosystems.
Watch: Student-Built Eco-Vehicle Returns to National Competition
April 20th, 2016
The team, consisting of Hyeongmin Kim '19, Natasha Nogueira '18, Alex Siegel '18, and Alan Zhuolun Zhao '18, is off to the Shell Eco-marathon with a vehicle that generates electricity thanks to a hydrogen fuel cell.
Watch: Interdisciplinary Collaboration Provides Opera with Context and Color
April 19th, 2016
“We wanted to put works of classical art, the Aeneid, and the opera in conversation,” says Austen Van Burns ’17, of the efforts to generate interest in and understanding of the forthcoming production of Purcell's Dido and Aeneas.
Inaugural Summit Showcases College Commitment to Sustainability
April 18th, 2016
"It is clear that the enthusiasm for sustainability continues to grow," says Director of Sustainability Aurora Winslade.
Seniors Mercer Borris and Jesse Bossingham Receive Watson Fellowships
April 8th, 2016
Borris (left) and Bossingham will each receive $30,000 to follow their research interests across the world.
