"Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose."
-Zora Neale Hurston (1942)
Research @ Swarthmore
Department Overview
Fact 1
Two-thirds of Swarthmore students participate in undergraduate research or independent creative projects with the support and mentorship of faculty members
Research News Highlights
Fact 2
Swarthmore alumni earn Ph.D.s at the 3rd-highest rate in the U.S.
Fun Fact
Each summer, more than $800,000 in grants is awarded by the College to support research in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering, as well as social action projects.
Fun Fact
About 30% of students receive College funding in order to participate in otherwise unpaid research experiences.
Research News
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Alan Baker Awarded Guggenheim Fellowship for Philosophy
Category: Faculty Spotlight
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Innovation of Upgraded X-Ray Tool to Enhance Research Experience for Physics, Chemistry, and Engineering Students
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Getting Granular
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A World of Learning: Summer Research Across Disciplines and Continents
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Hillary Smith Begins Fulbright in Australia to Advance Battery Technology, Reduce Carbon Footprints
Category: Faculty Spotlight
