COOL CLASSES: “Advanced Topics: Observational Astronomy”
This observational astronomy course makes use of the telescopes we have on campus, including a 16-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain, and includes a field trip to the Green Bank Observatory in West Virginia to do some radio astronomy.
What They Learned: Amanda Friedman ’18
For her thesis, the sociology major explored the relationship between nonprofit organizations and social justice.
Where They’re Headed: Caroline Steliotes ’18
The math and linguistics double major with an educational studies concentration will continue her academic journey at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and pursue her dream of becoming a math teacher.
Where They’re Headed: Alyssa Sherman ’18
A student in Haverford’s 4 +1 engineering partnership with the University of Pennsylvania, Sherman is interning with Boeing before heading off to her final year of graduate school.
Where They’re Headed: Tyler Fong ’18
The physics major and economics minor is exploring a new realm—investment management—via a two-year, hands-on training program at Vanguard.
What They Learned: James Levy ’18
For his thesis, the religion major and Russian minor found spiritual significance in the panels of comic books.
What They Learned: Mandy Levine ’18
The biology major focused on the interactions between parasitic bacteria and their host for her thesis.
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.