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Dula Amarasiriwardena
… using tissues such as human teeth and hair. He serves on the editorial boards of Environmental Pollution and … lobbying and education. Hear Professor Amarasiriwardena on the Academic Minute Audio Stream– WAMC Channel, Albany, … using tissues such as human teeth and hair. He serves on the editorial boards of Environmental Pollution and …
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Stargazing with Samuel Singer 00F
… when he used an independent study to complete construction on a telescope he began building in high school. "It was that … says, explaining that research had already been conducted on that system by several professional astronomers.. When … when he used an independent study to complete construction on a telescope he began building in high school. "It was that …
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Division III Profile: Claire Sammut's 'Holding/283 Green Avenue' To Be Showcased
… supplemented with multimedia. “Figuring out how to work on something that was a lot about the visual and less about … she says. Sammut’s Division III project will be on display November 28–December 1 in the College’s Art … supplemented with multimedia. “Figuring out how to work on something that was a lot about the visual and less about …
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College Innovators Supported by Roddenberry Foundation Gift
… "Hampshire has got all this great, useful stuff created on campus, and sometimes it's hard to get it out into the … is led by applied design professor Donna Cohn and worked on by numerous Hampshire students. Development of prototypes … Actualization and Expansion of Work. The class builds on a years-long Hampshire project to develop a portable …
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Of Mice and Mastocytosis
… Her 32-page thesis, “The Effects of Antioxidants on P815 Mouse Mastocytoma Cells,” is both a scientific … hypothesis that antioxidants could have a “rescue effect” on mutated mast cells. Her results showed that this is indeed … invaluable guiding questions and, she says, “keeping me on track. John’s office was steps from where I was working, …
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When Identity Trumps Self-Interest
… have suspected my politics, they still connected with me on the basis that I was also a white woman,” Brochu writes. … other duties. That position led to a full-time staff job on Warren's presidential campaign, where she serves as a … “I’m not sure when I’ll apply,” Brochu says. “It depends on who wins in 2020.” Academic ProgramDiv IIIStudents … The …
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Facilities and Grounds Projects Bring New Look to Campus
… Bring New Look to Campus Residential Areas Building on last summer's refurbishing of student lounges, the Merrill … paint, and new carpeting at the north and south entrances. On the third floor, the bone room is being redeveloped into … faculty and students across disciplines to work together on "big vision" projects, says Christina Cianfrani, one of …
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Preventing HIV: Teaching Thai Teens to Invest in Themselves
… go into their prevention. Dobro’s PhD, from Caltech, was on the structural biology of HIV, but she started working … cultural reasons. "My original focus for this program was on the science, but it developed into educating teens in … Gender Studies Professor Jill Lewis, who has been working on sexual health issues around the world for decades, and …
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Combining Environmental Science with Policy and Management
… controls their population. For his Div III, Neale expanded on this work, writing a thesis that discusses not only … improving management. He "also argues that the focus on preserving Lake Tahoe's legendary clarity may not … intern, studying the potential effects of sea-level rise on business and infrastructure, and as a Climate Change …
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Professors Receive Grants and Fellowships for Summer Research
… curriculum in Cuban studies to incorporate material on Jewish materials. Assistant Professor of Computer … of two new interdisciplinary humanities courses on sanctuary cultures. Wilson Valentín-Escobar, associate … Community Partnerships for Social Change (CPSP) to build on the ongoing collaborative partnerships between Hampshire …
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Ailey Picasso Performs at Kennedy Center
… Festival at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on June 6, 2014. She choreographed her solo, "undigested … Festival at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on June 6, 2014. She choreographed her solo, "undigested …
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Photos from Family & Friends Weekend
… 24-26. Trouble viewing the album? Check out the album on Flickr . AlumniFamily and Friends Weekend … Family & … 24-26. Trouble viewing the album? Check out the album on Flickr . … Photos from Family & Friends Weekend …
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Fall 2020 Update from the President
… one year ago, as a consensus vision emerged: building on the existing strengths, we would develop a radically … program. Some concrete markers of our significant progress on this shared project include: Embedding new Div I seminars … challenges that each learning collaborative will focus on for 2021-2022. We must maintain an emphasis on our …
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Students Win Top Design Prize at National Conference
… the sand for phosphates, and then the combination worked on the turbidity.” They had learned (unlike some of the other … and Markle stepped up as co-leaders, the “experts” on the design challenge, because both had studied filtration … research. In their research, Shillington’s focus was on gray-water filtering using similar PVC piping and Markle …
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Slow Down and Enjoy the 17mph Ride: A Hampshire-style Tribute for Professor Kelly
… accounts and ephemera. Countless students have carried on his interest, much as he picked it up from his teachers. … a lasting tribute. All of the 15 mph speed limit signs on campus came down. Replaced by, yup, 17 mph. "As he was … Kelly knows countless facts about 17. There are 17 columns on the long side of the Parthenon in Greece. And, 17 is the …
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Reeve Thompson 93F: How Hampshire Prepared Me
… up an internship (he and Red Hill Studios put one together on the spot). "They'd say, 'Hey, could you go check out this … they'd say, 'Great, now could you find out what's going on with this thing?' So I ended up learning all of these … After graduating in 1997, Thompson worked as a producer on games for Barbary Coast Interactive. "It felt great seeing …
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Staff
Samantha Bernecker, M.S.
… she is currently completing her Ph.D. Her research focuses on identifying the elements of psychotherapy that cause … she is currently completing her Ph.D. Her research focuses on identifying the elements of psychotherapy that cause …
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Area Of Study
Entrepreneurship
… to support an evolving entrepreneurial community focused on innovation and impact to make the world better. … of your head and into the world. Students are given hands-on opportunities to start enterprises and collaborate with … innovations to established organizations. Depending on student goals, course topics can include defining the …
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Ringing the Div-Free Bell: A Resplendent Ritual
… jubilantly from Hampshire’s campus for days and weeks on end. Few who know Hampshire will be surprised to learn … home to Chicago after graduation, he eventually landed on the idea of a bell to ring, a common way for communities … Lake & Palmer’s version of ‘Fanfare for the Common Man’ on speakers from media services. I was a little …
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Hampshire College to Reinvent Academic Program, Launching its Next 50 Years
… discussions will lead to Board of Trustees action on a plan in October. The College is exploring new academic … opportunity, which started with a “Launch” event on Tuesday September 3 , where hundreds of students, faculty, … Hampshire alumni are invited to a similar virtual event on Thursday, September 12. The initiative continues …
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Faculty Toast to Graduates
… theory, You're autotuned! You're the top, you're on Roberta's good side, You're the top, cream of the crop, … theory, You're autotuned! You're the top, you're on Roberta's good side, You're the top, cream of the crop, …
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Lab Safety Manual: Training
… they are stored and handled, and the labeling system used on chemical containers (naming and DOT hazards), including … they are stored and handled, and the labeling system used on chemical containers (naming and DOT hazards), including …
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For Faculty: Narrative Evaluations
… Ask to see them, or have a look at your advisee's files on TheHub . Evaluation Deadlines Criteria for evaluation are … Ask to see them, or have a look at your advisee's files on TheHub . Evaluation Deadlines Criteria for evaluation are …
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Setting Up Voice Mail
… between incoming off-campus calls and incoming on-campus calls, check out the online manual for full … between incoming off-campus calls and incoming on-campus calls, check out the online manual for full …
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Race and Power Requirement
… essay (or elsewhere) the impact those explorations have on their concentration as a whole. This requirement will be … essay (or elsewhere) the impact those explorations have on their concentration as a whole. This requirement will be …
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