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Working with Faculty

Mentors in every sense of the word, Hampshire professors are informed and informative advisors, professional colleagues, research partners, and strong advocates.

Scholars. Teachers. Artists. Activists.

Salman Hameed

A team of Hampshire researchers led by Assistant Professor of Integrated Science and Humanities Salman Hameed received a $372,500 National Science Foundation grant for a study of the perspectives on evolution held by physicians and medical students in the Muslim world.

Alan Goodman

Dean of Faculty and Professor of Biological Anthropology Alan Goodman is past president of the American Anthropological Association and co-directs the largest public education project on race, “RACE: Are We So Different?

Jane W. Couperus

Professor of Ecology Charlene D’Avanzo is among scientists and educators collaborating to create the largest ecological project in history. When completed in 2016 the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) will provide a research platform for monitoring and responding to the nation’s most pressing environmental challenges.

Michael Lesy

Professor of Literary Journalism Michael Lesy, author of Wisconsin Death Trip and 12 other books, was a 2006 USA Fellow, a national program that recognizes distinguished working artists.

Rachel Rubinstein

Rachel Rubinstein, assistant professor of Jewish American literature and culture, recently finished writing a book on Jewish perspectives of Native American culture in the past two centuries, published by Wayne State University Press in spring 2010.

Dula Amarasiriwardena

Professor of Chemistry Dula Amarasiriwardena and a group of his Hampshire students wanted to solve the mystery of what killed the ancient Chinchorro mummies of Chile. By performing laser analysis on hair and teeth samples taken from village residents, they discovered indications that the area’s drinking water contains dangerously high levels of heavy metals, particularly arsenic.

Betsy Hartmann

Betsy Hartmann, professor of development studies and director of the Population and Development Program, is a longstanding activist in the international women’s health movement. Her research and teaching focus on the intersections between population, migration, environment and security issues.

Chris Perry and student

The relationship between student and advisor is central to the Div III process. In this video, Chris Perry, assistant professor of media arts & sciences, explains his role as Taryn's committee chair.

 

 

 
Did you know?

Our Student/Faculty Ratio: 12:1
Average Size of Class: 18

In jointly taught courses and on student advisory committees, faculty from different disciplines collaborate with one another, enriching their students' scholarship and each other's.

Faculty Biographies
Professors’ bios listed by Hampshire’s five interdisciplinary Schools:

Students Say...

You can tell the professors really care about the students and the topics. I don't think I would have been happy anywhere else.

Remy Zbel 06F
 

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