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Forming a community of global citizens of strong moral character who see the world with broad , inquisitive minds , through their open governance , values , and interdisciplinary-minded , research-focused education .
The United States has thoroughly flourished as a global leader through the prodigy and diligence in the work of its engineers , scientists , and innovators . To pursue more clarity in this increasingly complex world , the youth needs to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to solve tough problems , collect and evaluate evidence , and make sense of all the information . These are the types of skills that students learn by studying science , technology , engineering , and math subjects — collectively known as STEM .
Earlham College provides one such prodigious platform for students to innovate and thrive , with a free-hand , in more than 40 areas of study , including popular STEM majors like Neuroscience , Biology , Chemistry , Biochemistry , Geology , Math , Computer Science and Physics and Astronomy . Earlham was founded by the Religious Society of Friends in 1847 and remains deeply rooted by the Quaker principles and practices of respect for persons , lifelong learning , and the pursuit of truth .
Earlham : A National Liberal Arts “ College That Changes Lives .”
• Associate Professor of Chemistry , Lori Watson , recently led a workshop sponsored by the Global Liberal Arts Alliance . The meeting of educators from around the world was designed to promote international collaborations and further the incorporation of researchbased pedagogical practices in STEM education . |
• A community-based research project has resulted in a survey of trees in the Richmond area . Chemistry and Environmental Science classes surveyed water and soil quality in the Wayne County area . |
• A student-led Astronomy club regularly hosts star gazing events for the community at the College ’ s observatory . |
• Joseph Moore Museum , Earlham ’ s natural history museum , is a hub for scientific research and collaboration with people of all ages from the outside community . |