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Yesterday, students from the "outer dorms" (the Case, Ronald and Maxine Linde, Wayne ’73 and Julie Drinkward, J.L. Atwood, and Frederick and Susan Sontag residence halls) faced off in the first bout of HMC's annual Copper Chef competition. (1/2).
November 21, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Yesterday, students from the "outer dorms" (the Case, Ronald and Maxine Linde, Wayne ’73 and Julie Drinkward, J.L. Atwood, and Frederick and Susan Sontag residence halls) faced off in the first bout of HMC's annual Copper Chef competition. (1/2).
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Students in my lab have been observing interactions b/w native and invasive ants in our local field station. First-year student Su writes about the different species they've encountered in the process, including our fave, the California harvester ant! hmcbee.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-... @hmc.edu
The Ants of Harvey Mudd: Which Ones are You Seeing?
A blog about social insect behavior, especially ants & honeybees, including field ecology, computer vision, and mathematical and simulation models.
hmcbee.blogspot.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Students in my lab have been observing interactions b/w native and invasive ants in our local field station. First-year student Su writes about the different species they've encountered in the process, including our fave, the California harvester ant! hmcbee.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-... @hmc.edu
Barium titanate research by an HMC Clinic team was published in “MRS Communications." The team members originally sought to uncover the fundamental science behind barium titanate/silicone materials and then realized the materials' potential extends far beyond their original goals. uqr.to/mrs-bto.
November 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Barium titanate research by an HMC Clinic team was published in “MRS Communications." The team members originally sought to uncover the fundamental science behind barium titanate/silicone materials and then realized the materials' potential extends far beyond their original goals. uqr.to/mrs-bto.
#HMC welcomed #NobelLaureate Kip Thorne as part of the #NelsonSpeakersSeries which explores #innovation at the intersection of #STEM, #space & human possibility. Thorne shared a series of vignettes that illuminate the birth of #Gravitational-WaveAstronomy. uqr.to/hmc-nelson. Photos Max Buchanan ’27.
November 17, 2025 at 11:15 PM
#HMC welcomed #NobelLaureate Kip Thorne as part of the #NelsonSpeakersSeries which explores #innovation at the intersection of #STEM, #space & human possibility. Thorne shared a series of vignettes that illuminate the birth of #Gravitational-WaveAstronomy. uqr.to/hmc-nelson. Photos Max Buchanan ’27.
Last week, HMC student photographer Daniel Liu '29 visited the Hive at @pomonacollege.bsky.social for the #MakerMarket. The market provided a space for students to connect, share, sell and discover unique arts and crafts while supporting our creative community.
November 14, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Last week, HMC student photographer Daniel Liu '29 visited the Hive at @pomonacollege.bsky.social for the #MakerMarket. The market provided a space for students to connect, share, sell and discover unique arts and crafts while supporting our creative community.
HMC math prof. @dyong.bsky.social will lead a $5M NSF grant-funded project to support the wellbeing of fourth–12th grade #MathTeachers in the greater LA area. The project, “RAMTD-UP-LA,” aims to heighten #STEMstudent learning & enhance retention & empowerment of #STEMteachers. uqr.to/yong-spp.
November 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
HMC math prof. @dyong.bsky.social will lead a $5M NSF grant-funded project to support the wellbeing of fourth–12th grade #MathTeachers in the greater LA area. The project, “RAMTD-UP-LA,” aims to heighten #STEMstudent learning & enhance retention & empowerment of #STEMteachers. uqr.to/yong-spp.
Let’s shape the next 70 years of bold ideas together 🚀
Visit uqr.to/hmc-give to make your gift by Dec. 31 and fuel the next era of innovation by supporting the thinkers, builders, and changemakers at Harvey Mudd. 💡
Visit uqr.to/hmc-give to make your gift by Dec. 31 and fuel the next era of innovation by supporting the thinkers, builders, and changemakers at Harvey Mudd. 💡
November 12, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Let’s shape the next 70 years of bold ideas together 🚀
Visit uqr.to/hmc-give to make your gift by Dec. 31 and fuel the next era of innovation by supporting the thinkers, builders, and changemakers at Harvey Mudd. 💡
Visit uqr.to/hmc-give to make your gift by Dec. 31 and fuel the next era of innovation by supporting the thinkers, builders, and changemakers at Harvey Mudd. 💡
Last week, the Office of Study Abroad (OSA) hosted an event for students featuring representatives from different study abroad programs. (1/2).
November 11, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Last week, the Office of Study Abroad (OSA) hosted an event for students featuring representatives from different study abroad programs. (1/2).
Plant ecophysiologist, data scientist & HMC climate & bio prof. Jessica Guo has co-authored a new paper in @newphyt.bsky.social examining how atmospheric drought shapes dryland plant productivity responses under variable precipitation regimes. Read more about Guo's work at uqr.to/guo-np.
November 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Plant ecophysiologist, data scientist & HMC climate & bio prof. Jessica Guo has co-authored a new paper in @newphyt.bsky.social examining how atmospheric drought shapes dryland plant productivity responses under variable precipitation regimes. Read more about Guo's work at uqr.to/guo-np.
As part of a seminar hosted by HMC's math dept., dept. chair & math prof. Mike Orrison discussed how simple ideas from linear algebra & discrete mathematics can be used to unify different voting procedures, leading to new insights & new questions in voting theory. Photos by Lindsey Sands ’27.
October 30, 2025 at 11:25 PM
As part of a seminar hosted by HMC's math dept., dept. chair & math prof. Mike Orrison discussed how simple ideas from linear algebra & discrete mathematics can be used to unify different voting procedures, leading to new insights & new questions in voting theory. Photos by Lindsey Sands ’27.
Edward Wang ’12 is the principal investigator for a research project that uses a smartphone's to take blood pressure readings. This project earned Wang & his team the Don Norman Design Special Recognition Award, which honors projects that significantly enhance people’s lives. uqr.to/wang-bpr.
October 30, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Edward Wang ’12 is the principal investigator for a research project that uses a smartphone's to take blood pressure readings. This project earned Wang & his team the Don Norman Design Special Recognition Award, which honors projects that significantly enhance people’s lives. uqr.to/wang-bpr.
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“The AWM Workshop…[created] a space where early-career researchers felt seen and supported...and where the entire AWM–SIAM community could come together.”
@jamiehadd.bsky.social and Anna Little wrote a blog post about AWM at #SIAMAN25: hermathsstory.eu/association-...
@awm-math.org @hmc.edu
@jamiehadd.bsky.social and Anna Little wrote a blog post about AWM at #SIAMAN25: hermathsstory.eu/association-...
@awm-math.org @hmc.edu
October 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
“The AWM Workshop…[created] a space where early-career researchers felt seen and supported...and where the entire AWM–SIAM community could come together.”
@jamiehadd.bsky.social and Anna Little wrote a blog post about AWM at #SIAMAN25: hermathsstory.eu/association-...
@awm-math.org @hmc.edu
@jamiehadd.bsky.social and Anna Little wrote a blog post about AWM at #SIAMAN25: hermathsstory.eu/association-...
@awm-math.org @hmc.edu
HMC CS prof Lucas Bang is helping students gain access to learning & networking opportunities in the computer programming languages field. Bang received a three-year NSF grant to fund as many as 10 students per year to attend international workshops in programming languages. uqr.to/bang-nsf.
October 28, 2025 at 9:04 PM
HMC CS prof Lucas Bang is helping students gain access to learning & networking opportunities in the computer programming languages field. Bang received a three-year NSF grant to fund as many as 10 students per year to attend international workshops in programming languages. uqr.to/bang-nsf.
Listen to HMC chem prof Colm Healy explain his work w/ metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) & how first-year students at Mudd are receiving hands-on experience w/ these cutting-edge materials. Recent discoveries about MOFs were awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry. www.instagram.com/reel/DQM7C8z...
October 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Listen to HMC chem prof Colm Healy explain his work w/ metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) & how first-year students at Mudd are receiving hands-on experience w/ these cutting-edge materials. Recent discoveries about MOFs were awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry. www.instagram.com/reel/DQM7C8z...
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You’re not seeing double. @hmc.edu utilizes team teaching, a niche educational method where a class is led by multiple professors. Kathy Van Heuvelen, Assoc Dean, talks with Ashley Mowreader of @insidehighered.com, about how the spirit of co teaching embodies a Harvey Mudd education.
October 21, 2025 at 8:05 PM
You’re not seeing double. @hmc.edu utilizes team teaching, a niche educational method where a class is led by multiple professors. Kathy Van Heuvelen, Assoc Dean, talks with Ashley Mowreader of @insidehighered.com, about how the spirit of co teaching embodies a Harvey Mudd education.
Last summer, the Innovation Accelerator Lab for Emerging Health Tech (IALEHT) placed students in biotech internships with companies run by alumni. By providing hands-on research experiences, the IALEHT prepares students to lead in areas like medical tech, digital health & health AI. uqr.to/ial-eht.
October 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Last summer, the Innovation Accelerator Lab for Emerging Health Tech (IALEHT) placed students in biotech internships with companies run by alumni. By providing hands-on research experiences, the IALEHT prepares students to lead in areas like medical tech, digital health & health AI. uqr.to/ial-eht.
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Want to learn about ant weaponry & wrestling moves? New undergrad student Phoebe interviewed collaborator Dr. Scott Powell to find out how the enemy species she's studying in the lab interact in the field. Read her blog post here: hmcbee.blogspot.com/2025/10/neve... #ants #wrestling @hmc.edu
Never Gonna Give You Up: Twig Ant Mandibles
A blog about social insect behavior, especially ants & honeybees, including field ecology, computer vision, and mathematical and simulation models.
hmcbee.blogspot.com
October 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Want to learn about ant weaponry & wrestling moves? New undergrad student Phoebe interviewed collaborator Dr. Scott Powell to find out how the enemy species she's studying in the lab interact in the field. Read her blog post here: hmcbee.blogspot.com/2025/10/neve... #ants #wrestling @hmc.edu
HMC has received the 2025 Mental Health and Well-being Award from "Insight Into Academia" magazine. Read more on how HMC initiatives demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering a culture of mental wellness and recognizing the values of everyday moments that nurture wellbeing. uqr.to/mwb-award.
October 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
HMC has received the 2025 Mental Health and Well-being Award from "Insight Into Academia" magazine. Read more on how HMC initiatives demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering a culture of mental wellness and recognizing the values of everyday moments that nurture wellbeing. uqr.to/mwb-award.
@nytimes.com has published another crossword by Aidan Deshong ’28. His puzzle appeared earlier this month and continues a tradition of Mudders who have contributed to the longstanding crossword. Check out Deshong's puzzle now and let us know if you can solve it! uqr.to/ad-nyt.
October 16, 2025 at 10:20 PM
@nytimes.com has published another crossword by Aidan Deshong ’28. His puzzle appeared earlier this month and continues a tradition of Mudders who have contributed to the longstanding crossword. Check out Deshong's puzzle now and let us know if you can solve it! uqr.to/ad-nyt.
Karen Morrison ’08 was confirmed as the next director of the Dept. of Pesticide Regulation by the CA Senate. Morrison's career in state service has been focused on blending a deep value of service with her passion for science and protecting those who live and work in the Golden State. uqr.to/km-dpr.
October 14, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Karen Morrison ’08 was confirmed as the next director of the Dept. of Pesticide Regulation by the CA Senate. Morrison's career in state service has been focused on blending a deep value of service with her passion for science and protecting those who live and work in the Golden State. uqr.to/km-dpr.
HMC chemistry professor Maduka Ogba's proposal, “Unlocking the Potential of #Carbones as Metal-Free Catalysts" has earned a LEAPS-MS grant from the NSF. Ogba’s project will provide research training to six students in #ComputationalCatalysis, #cheminformatics and #MachineLearning. uqr.to/ogba-nsf.
October 13, 2025 at 9:15 PM
HMC chemistry professor Maduka Ogba's proposal, “Unlocking the Potential of #Carbones as Metal-Free Catalysts" has earned a LEAPS-MS grant from the NSF. Ogba’s project will provide research training to six students in #ComputationalCatalysis, #cheminformatics and #MachineLearning. uqr.to/ogba-nsf.
For Katie Partington ’21, “Science can be like magic. When you begin to understand how and why things work, it’s incredible.” @brotmanbaty.bsky.social interviewed Partington about her journey from high school to HMC to UW where she is currently working toward a PhD in bioengineering. uqr.to/kp-bbi.
October 10, 2025 at 6:36 PM
For Katie Partington ’21, “Science can be like magic. When you begin to understand how and why things work, it’s incredible.” @brotmanbaty.bsky.social interviewed Partington about her journey from high school to HMC to UW where she is currently working toward a PhD in bioengineering. uqr.to/kp-bbi.
Standout scholar and dual-sport CMS athlete Cate Lewison ’26 was recently spotlighted for her accomplishments both on and off the field. A computer science and mathematics major, Lewison shared what motivates her to maintain a positive student-athlete experience. Read more at uqr.to/lewison-cms.
October 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Standout scholar and dual-sport CMS athlete Cate Lewison ’26 was recently spotlighted for her accomplishments both on and off the field. A computer science and mathematics major, Lewison shared what motivates her to maintain a positive student-athlete experience. Read more at uqr.to/lewison-cms.
HMC mathematics professor @arvm.bsky.social has received an NSF grant that will fund geometric combinatorics research. Vindas Meléndez & his students will collaborate on original problems, many drawn from Ehrhart theory, which studies the properties of polytopes. uqr.to/nsf-gcr.
October 6, 2025 at 9:46 PM
HMC mathematics professor @arvm.bsky.social has received an NSF grant that will fund geometric combinatorics research. Vindas Meléndez & his students will collaborate on original problems, many drawn from Ehrhart theory, which studies the properties of polytopes. uqr.to/nsf-gcr.
HMC chemistry professor Spencer D. Brucks has been awarded a Petroleum Research Fund grant from the American Chemical Society to support his research group's project studying the impact of stereochemistry on polymer degradation. Read more at uqr.to/brucks-acsg.
September 30, 2025 at 5:12 PM
HMC chemistry professor Spencer D. Brucks has been awarded a Petroleum Research Fund grant from the American Chemical Society to support his research group's project studying the impact of stereochemistry on polymer degradation. Read more at uqr.to/brucks-acsg.