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Alum Makes $2 Million Donation, Second Seven-Figure Contribution This Month

… Jim Crown,” said Dr. McFadden. “I found my passion for scientific exploration at Hampshire, like so many students who’ve had scientific fields opened for them by the College’s … I am so grateful to Dr. Lucy.” I found my passion for scientific exploration at Hampshire, like so many students …

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Marine Science

… also do several project-based labs, gain understanding of scientific methodology, and learn how to write scientific research reports. Students are expected to engage in scientific inquiry and to view their investigations in …

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Four Receive Earl Ubell Grants

… exceptional work that in some way seeks to make the scientific method or scientific findings accessible to nonscientists. The grant … the first U.S. manned space flight in 1962. He carried out scientific research at major laboratories, and was the author …

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“Braiding Sweetgrass” is Hampshire College’s 2023 Common Read

… Kimmerer’s Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge , and the Teachings of Plants as the … book as “a journey that is every bit as mythic as it is scientific, as sacred as it is historical, as clever as it is … Kimmerer’s Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge , and the Teachings of Plants as the …

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'Anything by Itself, Hitched to Everything Else in the Universe'

… environmental education, and I know that understanding the scientific process and investigating the ecosystems around me … and compile data, which is a great introduction to the scientific process, but there’s not a whole lot of meaningful … accessible and less intimidating for students? How can the scientific community use citizen science to engage students …

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Burton Conducts Bee Research in China, and Learns The Language

… candidate Tengfei Shi, Burton is exploring publishing a scientific article on topics related to his research, likely … Burton says, ”and my personal goal is to be published in a scientific journal by next year.” He hopes to continue his … candidate Tengfei Shi, Burton is exploring publishing a scientific article on topics related to his research, likely …

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Division I for Current Students

… with new ways of working across a wide range of critical, scientific, and creative approaches through Hampshire’s …

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Art meets science in alum's artworks, ventures

… the beauty of data culled from neuroscience.” A writer for Scientific American called her a person to watch “for her … make neuroscience accessible. As more people learn about scientific findings every day, she observed, “The visual arts … the beauty of data culled from neuroscience.” A writer for Scientific American called her a person to watch “for her …

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Joshua Reynolds Awarded Earl Ubell Grant

… education, especially those lacking accessible scientific resources," Reynolds said. Earl Ubell began his … the first U.S. manned space flight in 1962. He carried out scientific research at major laboratories, and was the author … education, especially those lacking accessible scientific resources," Reynolds said. Earl Ubell began his …

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Still Hearing Music

… fortress-like bridge is where local jewelers sell fine gold and silver. As I got to Santo Spirito, my wonder at … fortress-like bridge is where local jewelers sell fine gold and silver. As I got to Santo Spirito, my wonder at …

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Homeschool and Unschool Students

… collaborative project work. This project can be creative, scientific, or otherwise showcase the type of work you've … collaborative project work. This project can be creative, scientific, or otherwise showcase the type of work you've …

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Hampshire Mathematics Professor Sarah Hews Published in PLOS ONE on Behavioral Thermoregulation

… professor Sarah Hews was recently published in the scientific journal PLOS ONE . Hews’ research article, … professor Sarah Hews was recently published in the scientific journal PLOS ONE . Hews’ research article, …

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Nancy Lowry

… events at Hampshire and published articles concerning the scientific education of women. Her interests include the … events at Hampshire and published articles concerning the scientific education of women. Her interests include the …

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Div III Profile- Grusha Prasad on the Cognition of "They"

… “It’s a good example of how Grusha learned to use the scientific process to gather evidence.” Prasad worked through … expects that the data gathered at Hampshire, and the scientific training she received here, will play an important … “It’s a good example of how Grusha learned to use the scientific process to gather evidence.” Prasad worked through …

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SuperDense Quantum Teleportation Success

… that represents significant advances within various scientific fields. The article authors are Trent Graham, … that represents significant advances within various scientific fields. The article authors are Trent Graham, …

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Div III Profile: Julia Rauch on Histamine and Nerve Regeneration

… own research, with my own ideas, and really contributing scientific substance to the world. I learned to seek out my … currently submitting two papers from her 86-page thesis to scientific journals and applying for a Fulbright scholarship … own research, with my own ideas, and really contributing scientific substance to the world. I learned to seek out my …

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Hampshire has Four Connections to 2014 Academy Awards

… of media arts and science, was honored at the Academy's Scientific and Technical Awards Presentation for his work on … of media arts and science, was honored at the Academy's Scientific and Technical Awards Presentation for his work on …

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Of Mice and Mastocytosis

… Antioxidants on P815 Mouse Mastocytoma Cells,” is both a scientific document and a highly personal one.” “I worked building off the scientific literature,” Mercado says. “I sandwiched together … Antioxidants on P815 Mouse Mastocytoma Cells,” is both a scientific document and a highly personal one.” “I worked …

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Int'l Science Journal Publishes Student's Bee Immunity Research

… student here, research that was recently published in the scientific journal PLOS One. The research came directly from … research communication and to publish peer-reviewed scientific journals. Her paper is available here . Biller … student here, research that was recently published in the scientific journal PLOS One. The research came directly from …

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Legal Studies

… involved in political, social, environmental, economic, scientific, and other issues, Hampshire College has given … We will use case narratives as a point of entry to ask how scientific evidence, especially in the realm of genetics, has … We will use case narratives as a point of entry to ask how scientific evidence, especially in the realm of genetics, has …

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Lee Spector

… is also an active editor, reviewer, and organizer for scientific journals and conferences. He recently received the … is also an active editor, reviewer, and organizer for scientific journals and conferences. He recently received the …

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Michael Klare

… Current History, Foreign Affairs, Harper's, The Nation, Scientific American, and Technology Review. Klare serves on … Current History, Foreign Affairs, Harper's, The Nation, Scientific American , and Technology Review . Klare serves on …

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For Writer and Neuroscientist Erik Hoel 06F, Dreams and Consciousness Interweave to Create “Revelations”

… this way.” It’s perhaps no surprise that fiction, and its scientific function, are often on Hoel’s mind. His mother … values would allow him to pursue both his scientific interests and his writing. “I think the most … this way.” It’s perhaps no surprise that fiction, and its scientific function, are often on Hoel’s mind. His mother …

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Tradition of Environmental Justice Courses Continues This Fall

… power and energy consumer. ·      Exploring Amazonia: The Scientific Inquiry of a Region , taught by Professor Robin … power and energy consumer. ·      Exploring Amazonia: The Scientific Inquiry of a Region , taught by Professor Robin …

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Funds to Which You Can Contribute

… student work that in some way seeks to make science, scientific method, and scientific findings accessible to non-scientists and popular … student work that in some way seeks to make science, scientific method, and scientific findings accessible to …

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