100% of Haverford students engage in research.
What will yours be?
100 OF CLASSES TAUGHT BY PROFESSORS PERCENT
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student:faculty ratio
2,200
72% of classes with fewer than 20 students classes available to our students through the Tri-College Consortium (Bryn Mawr, Haverford, and Swarthmore Colleges)
If I’m a better scholar, I’m a better teacher. The teaching supports the research and vice versa. Doing that research ends up being a form of teaching. That’s kind of our secret sauce.
Benjamin Le, Professor of Psychology and Associate Provost for Faculty Development
By challenging students to engage in authentic research as they learn the concepts and techniques of my discipline, we ensure students develop a modern scientific skillset. Many students even publish their work in peer-reviewed journals and present at national meetings, allowing them to hone their communication skills while contributing to the scientific community. They also learn how to productively navigate failure and ambiguity when experiments don’t go as planned. Across all departments, these kinds of experiences uniquely prepare Haverford students to thrive in their ambitious post-Haverford pursuits.
Lou Charkoudian, Professor of Chemistry
Students share feedback and thoughts during a critique session in an “Arts Foundation Drawing” class.
A math class enjoys a favorite Haverford tradition, Pinwheel Day, on Founders Green.
Professor of Physics and Astronomy Andrea Lommen helps students explore the principles of quantized systems through a hands-on demonstration.
amount students can receive in research funding through our four academic centers and spaces
At Haverford, you’re a scholar in your own right.
As a Haverford student, you will be part of a community of scholars that values intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and experiential education. Through rigorous academics and an emphasis on hands-on learning, you’ll engage with your academic work on a profound level. Haverford students are deeply trusted as scholars—you’ll be working alongside peers, professors, and staff who are genuinely invested in your growth and development. And in the end, you’ll connect your intellectual and personal growth with ways to change the world.
94%
Members of the Class of 2024 who had secured postgraduate plans within six months of graduation
Collaboration at Haverford has helped me succeed in so many different areas. I know that I’m not an expert at everything I do, so having friends who are willing to support me has made me more confident in challenging myself and taking risks.
—Tyler, Utah
I have been given the opportunity to explore endless academic niches of interest, attend conferences, work with professors in conducting research that I’m passionate about, and make meaningful connections with my peers that I know will last a lifetime. I cannot imagine myself anywhere else.
—Charlotte, New York
Haverford, you
Christina McBride
’23
Chemistry
The Never-Ending Twists and Turns of a ‘Biosynthetic Scavenger Hunt’: Unearthing Novel Biosynthetic Gene Clusters Using Bioinformatics and Strategically Evaluating ACP / PPTase Compatibility In Vitro by Traversing the Type II Polyketide Synthase Sequence Space
“I have been very fortunate to work under two spectacular mentors at Haverford, Professor of Chemistry Lou Charkoudian and Assistant Professor of Biology Eric Miller, who have generously supported me and my research efforts. Both are absolutely brilliant researchers, and their passion for science and devotion to inclusive mentorship have allowed me to grow and thrive throughout my undergraduate career. While the bulk of my research was based in Lou’s lab, merging their unique expertise allowed me to explore my project from multiple angles and widen my scientific skill set.”
Anubhav Sharma ’23
Our four academic centers and spaces host an extraordinary range of oncampus activities and provide funding and support for students to take on high-level internships and research projects around the world.
A. Students take advantage of Haverford’s proximity to Philadelphia as part of a field trip for an “Urban Policy” course.
B. Students tour the Dattatreya Temple Compound in Trinidad and Tobago as part of an “Economic Botany” class.
C. The Summer Incubator program, offered by the Haverford Innovations Program, sparks creative and entrepreneurial approaches to real-world challenges.
D. Leo Gruenstein, senior, interns with Causeway, a startup for effective and personalized philanthropic giving co-founded by Ben Horwitz ‘17.
Computer Science and Mathematics
Finite Field Arithmetic and Its Applications to Cryptography
“My thesis offers a complete and quick overview of finite fields and how they are used in both private and public key cryptosystems. Cryptography is complicated and requires a solid background in algebra and number theory. My thesis not only includes these essential mathematical and computational prerequisites to understand the materials covered, but also provides ample references to literature for motivated readers. Though the thesis does not invent ‘new’ math, it presents the applications in an organized and succinct manner.”
Maya Antonio ’24
Education and Linguistics
From Language Ideology to Practice: Teachers’ Navigation of Language Ideologies in a Bilingual Community Education Center
“I hope my research encourages more people to recognize the validity of and engage in work to support non-traditional learning spaces like the bilingual community education center I worked with. I think we often think of education as only occurring in the school classroom, but when I began taking education courses in the Bi-Co as well as through doing this thesis, I realized how impactful and important educational spaces like afterschool programming, community centers, etc., can be.”
Rehearsal in the Jaharis Recital Hall.
History students share their research at the Spring Academic Showcase.
Students have access to state-of-the-art equipment, like the Infrared Raman Spectrometer.
