Distance Learning
For two years, students at Haverford and the American University of Sharjah worked together online to study human rights. This spring break, they met in person.
Where They’re Headed: Benjamin Graham ’24
An economics and mathematics major with a minor in philosophy, Graham is a Research Assistant at the Brookings Institution Center on Health Policy, under its Economics Studies program.
What They Learned: Isabel Thornberry ’24
Thornberry’s thesis focuses on oxygen minimum zones in our oceans. It builds on work she engaged with through a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration fellowship program.
What They Learned: Ben Bergerson ’24
For his thesis, the physics major turned to machine learning and neural networks to classify more than 30,000 spiral galaxies in the universe.
What They Learned: Shahla Mukhtar ’24
Mukhtar’s thesis explores the production of type II polyketides, diverse and chemically active natural products that hold promise as anticancer and antibacterial agents.
What They Learned: Clay Killoren ’24
For his thesis, Killoren chose to focus on affordable housing in San Francisco, one of the nation’s most expensive real estate markets.
Club Life: The Haverford Ornithological Club
While birdwatching is the club’s core activity, with weekly walks around campus, members also delve into bird biology, photography, ethics, conservation, and more.
Cool Classes
The Club Life @ Haverford
A series exploring the many varied student clubs on campus.
What They Learned
A series exploring the thesis work of recent graduates.
Where They’re Headed
A blog series detailing the post-Haverford plans of our recent graduates.