Hey everyone! I'm Cooper from Wayne, Pennsylvania, which is right outside of Philadelphia. I am a '28 here at Dartmouth, and plan on studying Quantitative Social Science and Psychology. In my free time, I love getting food with friends, playing pickleball, watching sitcoms (personal favorite is Modern Family), and going on walks. I am super excited to be here and cannot wait to take you along my journey at Dartmouth!
I took this class with Professor Binkoski, and I absolutely loved it! We explored numerous theories regarding time travel and the existence of time, and it just completely blew my mind. Professor Binkoski is such an engaging lecturer and explains everything so thoroughly, which makes the class so incredible! After taking this class, I have become more interested in philosophy and cannot wait to take more classes in this department.
I took this class with Professor Horiuchi and learned more than I could have possibly imagined! This course is incredibly challenging and has a good amount of work, but I learned so much about the programing language R as well as how to wrangle and visualize data. By taking this class, I have confirmed that I want to major in QSS because of how interesting the material was. If you want to enhance your skills in R, this is the class to take!
In order to fulfill my language requirement, I took Spanish 9 with Professor Rieumont. This class was simply incredible. Not only was the content interesting and engaging, but my actual class itself (both the professor and fellow students) made this class so memorable. We learned so much about Spanish-speaking cultures all while having so much fun doing it, and I am so grateful that I took this class with such an amazing group!
SummerWayne, PA
I was home for the summer! I was able to catch up with family and friends, work at a local ice-cream shop, and relax for a few months. It was amazing to be back in my hometown!!
I took this class with Professor Emily Finn, and I absolutely adored it! Because it is an introductory class, you learn about various topics within the neuroscience field, but mainly at the surface level. It was incredibly interesting, and it is a perfect introduction to the major overall!
I took this class with Professor Pulju (who I also took LING 1 with), and I was blown away. Not only is the content in this class just so incredibly interesting, but Professor Pulju teaches it in such a way that makes studying for any assignment actually enjoyable. If you like puzzles and deductive sciences, this class is perfect for you!
I took this with Professor Wray, and I was in awe of how much I learned in this class. Although the name sounds a bit confusing, this is essentially an introductory statistics class with a focus on psychological research. We learned how to form hypotheses, run statistical tests, and reach conclusions, and I know that this will be incredibly useful for future courses in both Psychology and Quantitative Social Science!
Welcome back! Today, we are going to explore the absolutely beautiful Irving Institute, which is located on the West End of campus. It is attached to the Tuck Business School and the Thayer School of Engineering, so we love to say that these two disciplines come together in the Irving Institute to solve the issues of sustainability and climate change.
The Institute is an interdisciplinary research hub dedicated to accelerating an affordable, reliable, and equitable global transition to clean energy. It integrates topics such as engineering, business, climate science, and public policy to prepare the next generation of climate leaders through academic offerings, such as the Master of Energy Transition program. It actively connects students, faculty, and industry experts to advance research, secure funding, and transforms complex global climate challenges into real-world solutions for a sustainable future.
The Fern Cafe!
Beyond the beauty of the building, there are tons of amenities located in Irving. For one, there is The Fern cafe (my personal favorite dining spot on campus), which brings in baked goods from King Arthur Flour. They have a great range of options, including parfaits, chicken caesar wraps, and breakfast sandwiches. Irving also has tons of study spaces on every floor, and a full kitchen for people that work in the building to utilize. I serve as a building ambassador where I work at the front desk, so I am able to access all of the incredible amenities present in the building.
As you can see, the Irving Institute is one of the most beautiful buildings on campus, and a great resource for so many students to study and delve into their passions surrounding sustainability!
Welcome back to Open Doors—your inside look at life in the Woods! This week, Greta Richardson '26, an engineering major, showed me around her room in her off-campus apartment, where we discussed Dartmouth residence halls, classes, and campus life.
One of the first Dartmouth terms you'll hear is the "D-Plan." It might sound confusing at first, but don't worry—read on to learn what it is and how it works!
