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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. 💡
Studying abroad enriches students’ lives in ways that add value, direction and purpose, and OSA encourages Mudders to see the world as their campus and gain a borderless education. www.hmc.edu/study-abroad. Photos by Max Buchanan ’27. (2/2).
November 11, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Studying abroad enriches students’ lives in ways that add value, direction and purpose, and OSA encourages Mudders to see the world as their campus and gain a borderless education. www.hmc.edu/study-abroad. Photos by Max Buchanan ’27. (2/2).
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.
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...
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.
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.
Ardila-Mantilla's interests include polytopes, matroids, hyperplane arrangements, Lie and Coxeter combinatorics, Hopf algebras & tropical geometry. The Michael E. Moody Lecture Series brings speakers who illuminate the joy, wonder and applicability of mathematics. (2/2).
September 25, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Ardila-Mantilla's interests include polytopes, matroids, hyperplane arrangements, Lie and Coxeter combinatorics, Hopf algebras & tropical geometry. The Michael E. Moody Lecture Series brings speakers who illuminate the joy, wonder and applicability of mathematics. (2/2).
Last week, HMC welcomed Federico Ardila-Mantilla as a speaker in the Michael E. Moody Lecture Series. Ardila-Mantilla is a mathematician & musician whose research investigates objects in algebra, geometry, topology & applications by understanding their underlying combinatorial structure. (1/2).
September 25, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Last week, HMC welcomed Federico Ardila-Mantilla as a speaker in the Michael E. Moody Lecture Series. Ardila-Mantilla is a mathematician & musician whose research investigates objects in algebra, geometry, topology & applications by understanding their underlying combinatorial structure. (1/2).
HMC architecture prof. Jia Yi Gu & her design studio received top honors in the Small Lots, Big Impacts competition for their design project "Households." The design demonstrates an innovative approach to residential architecture by providing a compelling vision for flexible living uqr.to/gu-arch.
September 19, 2025 at 8:22 PM
HMC architecture prof. Jia Yi Gu & her design studio received top honors in the Small Lots, Big Impacts competition for their design project "Households." The design demonstrates an innovative approach to residential architecture by providing a compelling vision for flexible living uqr.to/gu-arch.
Join us next week at the Annenberg Leadership Forum where Harvey Mudd President's Scholars will be presenting a Lunch and Learn workshop focused on advances toward the UN's Sustainable Development Goal No. 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. Learn more at uqr.to/hmc-alf.
September 17, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Join us next week at the Annenberg Leadership Forum where Harvey Mudd President's Scholars will be presenting a Lunch and Learn workshop focused on advances toward the UN's Sustainable Development Goal No. 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. Learn more at uqr.to/hmc-alf.
Notice anything special about today's date, 9/16/25? Each number is a perfect square, & the numbers' consecutive square roots are an example of a Pythagorean triple: 3, 4, 5. Today is likely also the first—and last—time you'll see this Pythagorean triple date, as it only happens once every century.
September 16, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Notice anything special about today's date, 9/16/25? Each number is a perfect square, & the numbers' consecutive square roots are an example of a Pythagorean triple: 3, 4, 5. Today is likely also the first—and last—time you'll see this Pythagorean triple date, as it only happens once every century.
The HMC team IdealPV (Katie Cheng ’28, Amy Li ’28, Felix Peng ’28 and Anika Sharma ’28) has won the DOE's Prize for Solar Safety Innovation. Read more about innovative business plan to commercialize a patented solar technology to address hotspot formation by visiting our news page. uqr.to/hmc-doep.
September 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The HMC team IdealPV (Katie Cheng ’28, Amy Li ’28, Felix Peng ’28 and Anika Sharma ’28) has won the DOE's Prize for Solar Safety Innovation. Read more about innovative business plan to commercialize a patented solar technology to address hotspot formation by visiting our news page. uqr.to/hmc-doep.
HMC's Biology Dept. & the Hixon Center now offer a new joint major in bio & climate for Mudders interested in pursuing studies in both disciplines. The new major will develop computational & systems thinking literacy & student knowledge about the impact of their work on society. uqr.to/bio-climate.
September 9, 2025 at 10:13 PM
HMC's Biology Dept. & the Hixon Center now offer a new joint major in bio & climate for Mudders interested in pursuing studies in both disciplines. The new major will develop computational & systems thinking literacy & student knowledge about the impact of their work on society. uqr.to/bio-climate.