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Biologist Scott Gilbert on Pollution's Effect on Pregnancy

April 24th, 2017

Gilbert calls for stronger environmental protections after new research suggests the greatest cause of aborted pregnancies, most of which are involuntary, is pollution. Read More: Biologist Scott Gilbert on Pollution's Effect on Pregnancy

Social Sciences Claim Victory in 2017 Bathtub Debate

April 20th, 2017

After a convincing argument from political scientist Carol Nackenoff, the Social Sciences bested the Humanities and Natural Sciences in the 11th annual Bathtub Debate. Read More: Social Sciences Claim Victory in 2017 Bathtub Debate

Listen: Chemist Herman Sintim on Bacterial Conversation

March 8th, 2017

Sintim discussed "bacterial conversation" and how it can be stopped to prevent infections from spreading. Read More: Listen: Chemist Herman Sintim on Bacterial Conversation

Elan Silverblatt-Buser '12 Innovates on Sustainable Farm

November 28th, 2016

“We are balancing technology and back-to-the-land practices," says the honors biology graduate. "We are trying to figure out how to approach big problems." Read More: Elan Silverblatt-Buser '12 Innovates on Sustainable Farm

Microbiologist Amy Vollmer on "Adopting" a Pathogen

November 16th, 2016

"Teaching microbiology is a terrific opportunity not just to introduce students to the world of microbes but also to help them to become critical thinkers and life-long learners," Vollmer says. Read More: Microbiologist Amy Vollmer on "Adopting" a Pathogen

Listen: Cardiologist Nazanin Moghbeli '96 on Brush Strokes and Treating Folks

October 24th, 2016

In her lecture, Moghbeli discusses her career journey and how she has combined her two passions - medicine and art. Read More: Listen: Cardiologist Nazanin Moghbeli '96 on Brush Strokes and Treating Folks

Four Students Present Research to World's Leading Geoscientists

October 17th, 2016

The Geological Society of America conference "was incredible, and I received tons of helpful feedback for continuing my project,” says Tushar Kundu '17. Read More: Four Students Present Research to World's Leading Geoscientists

Clothier Hall on the campus of Swarthmore College

Swarthmore Among Top Schools for Producing Nobel Prize Winners

October 11th, 2016

In a new study based on Nobel prize winners per undergraduate student, Swarthmore places fourth in the world. Read More: Swarthmore Among Top Schools for Producing Nobel Prize Winners

Five Faculty Members Recently Appointed to Endowed Professorships

October 5th, 2016

Endowed chairs are now held by Sara Hiebert Burch and Amy Cheng Vollmer (left) in biology, Frank Durgin in psychology, Sibelan Forrester in Modern Languages and Literatures, and Ann Renninger in Educational Studies. Read More: Five Faculty Members Recently Appointed to Endowed Professorships

Renowned Researcher Terrie Taylor '77 Working to Cure Malaria

July 5th, 2016

Known as a "malaria research rock star," Taylor says an event in her freshman biology class at Swarthmore ignited her research instincts and love of intellectual discovery. Read More: Renowned Researcher Terrie Taylor '77 Working to Cure Malaria

Biomechanist Adam Summers '86 on Perfecting the Science in Pixar's Finding Dory

June 27th, 2016

As Pixar's 'fabulous fish guy', Summers explains his role advising the animation company on how fish move for the hit movie Finding Nemo and its just-released sequel. Read More: Biomechanist Adam Summers '86 on Perfecting the Science in Pixar's Finding Dory

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. Read More: Swarthmore Recognized for Sustained Science Education Excellence

A Lively Exchange

June 22nd, 2016

The Lang Center-sponsored Collegium brings students together with Swarthmore Borough community members, offering all a chance to mingle, share insights, and forge connections. Read More: A Lively Exchange

Class of 2016 Set to Explore Array of Opportunities Across the Globe

May 27th, 2016

Ten seniors discuss what's next after graduation, including Amy Amuquandoh '16, who is joining Project Malawi, a global health project that examines health factors in southeastern Africa. Read More: Class of 2016 Set to Explore Array of Opportunities Across the Globe

In Memory of Robert Savage

May 24th, 2016

Savage, the Isaac H. Clothier Jr. Professor Emeritus of Biology, was a beloved teacher, colleague, and mentor who was revered as much for his dignity and wit as for his brilliant teaching and devotion to generations of students. Read More: In Memory of Robert Savage