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The astronomy program makes its home in Hamilton's Science Center. Completely remodeled and expanded in 2005, the state-of-the-art facility provides an array of modern equipment, including supercomputers, a cutting-edge laser lab and a 500 MHz NMR spectrometer. Nearby, the College's upgraded C.H.F. Peters Astronomical Observatory houses a number of telescopes for student research and occasional public use and also includes facilities for solar energy research.
Astronomy at Hamilton is explored in small classes, with faculty members who know their students on an individual basis. That means one-on-one encouragement, personal direction and research opportunities suited to your needs and interests. In the best liberal arts tradition, courses stimulate analytical thinking, critical reading and the ability to write and speak with clarity, precision and authority. In addition, hands-on laboratory work in cutting-edge facilities is a central part of the curriculum starting in the first introductory courses.
Many physics students also opt to pursue summer research projects on campus — another opportunity to work with faculty members and other top scholars. In a typical year, more than 70 students receive grants to do scientific research at Hamilton during the summer.
The astronomy program makes its home in Hamilton's Science Center. Completely remodeled and expanded in 2005, the state-of-the-art facility provides an array of modern equipment, including supercomputers, a cutting-edge laser lab and a 500 MHz NMR spectrometer. Nearby, the College's upgraded C.H.F. Peters Astronomical Observatory houses a number of telescopes for student research and occasional public use and also includes facilities for solar energy research.
Astronomy at Hamilton is explored in small classes, with faculty members who know their students on an individual basis. That means one-on-one encouragement, personal direction and research opportunities suited to your needs and interests. In the best liberal arts tradition, courses stimulate analytical thinking, critical reading and the ability to write and speak with clarity, precision and authority. In addition, hands-on laboratory work in cutting-edge facilities is a central part of the curriculum starting in the first introductory courses.
Many physics students also opt to pursue summer research projects on campus — another opportunity to work with faculty members and other top scholars. In a typical year, more than 70 students receive grants to do scientific research at Hamilton during the summer.
The astronomy program makes its home in Hamilton's Science Center. Completely remodeled and expanded in 2005, the state-of-the-art facility provides an array of modern equipment, including supercomputers, a cutting-edge laser lab and a 500 MHz NMR spectrometer. Nearby, the College's upgraded C.H.F. Peters Astronomical Observatory houses a number of telescopes for student research and occasional public use and also includes facilities for solar energy research.
Astronomy at Hamilton is explored in small classes, with faculty members who know their students on an individual basis. That means one-on-one encouragement, personal direction and research opportunities suited to your needs and interests. In the best liberal arts tradition, courses stimulate analytical thinking, critical reading and the ability to write and speak with clarity, precision and authority. In addition, hands-on laboratory work in cutting-edge facilities is a central part of the curriculum starting in the first introductory courses.
Many physics students also opt to pursue summer research projects on campus — another opportunity to work with faculty members and other top scholars. In a typical year, more than 70 students receive grants to do scientific research at Hamilton during the summer.
