"Large space programs, especially manned missions, can span decades, so it’s easy to get bogged down in the nitty gritty, everyday work and lose sight of the overall mission," Cho says. "That's why it's especially gratifying to follow Artemis II and finally see decades of work in action." (3/3).
While at #AirborneSystems, Cho fabricated and tested prototypes, prepared drawings for the final design and wrote #IntegrationProcedures for manufacturing. She also supported #ParachuteDropTests at the #YumaProvingGround in Arizona. (2/3).
As we watched the #ArtemisII astronauts safely fall to Earth, Corrine Cho ’10 was watching the #OrionParachuteSystem, which she worked on years ago as the #DesignEngineer for the metal-textile interface between the parachute suspension lines and the wire ropes that connect to the capsule. (1/3).
Drawing of five-petaled flowers with descriptive notes from field notebook by Callie Dawson
Are you easily distracted by plants? (Yeah, me too.) Go on a virtual #NaturalHistory trip to pHake Lake, our field station's artificial pond, with Ecology Lab student Callie. Enjoy the journey ... and don't focus too much on the destination! hmcbee.blogspot.com/2026/04/phak... @hmc.edu
HMC chem & #climate prof. Sarah Kavassalis was awarded a grant from the #SeaverInstitute to support research on how emissions from native SoCal vegetation interact with urban air pollution. Read more about @sc-k.bsky.social & her team's work on #VOCemissions & #AirQualityImpacts at uqr.to/sk-sis.
Keynotes include:
“What should we know about AI?”
Alex Hartemink, #Duke
“Imagining Otherwise: Reframing Ethical AI”
Dylan Baker, @dairinstitute.bsky.social
“AI Aware Teaching”
Marc Watkins, @olemiss.bsky.social
“Love to Learn: Reimagining Learning in the Age of AI”
Isabelle Hau, #Stanford
How is #GenerativeAI reshaping #HigherEducation? Join us for a two-day, cross-disciplinary conference examining the capabilities, ethics and cultural impact of AI in education.
Register now at uqr.to/gen-ai. Receive an early bird discount through April 24. #HumanCenteredAI
In this #MuddMinute, #HMC President Harriet Nembhard talks about the role #physics alum and veteran astronaut Stan Love ’87 is playing in the #NASA #ArtemisII mission. Alumni who contributed to Artemis II exemplify how #Mudders are shaping our world. Watch the full episode at uqr.to/MMS03E10.
Pomona College is hosting a California governor’s debate at Bridges Auditorium next month. The College has partnered with CBS News California and Asian Pacific American Public Affairs (APAPA).
www.pomona.edu/news/2026/03/12-pomona-c...
Associate Professor of Politics Tom Le breaks down soft power in the latest episode of "Office Hours": what it is and its limits in influencing international outcomes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG6feSn0REc&t=14s
#CS / #math major Alspencer Omondi ’26 earned top awards in three #YCombinator #hackathons that centered on building #AgenticAI tools. “Hackathons felt like the fastest way to build, test ideas and meet people who want to create things,” Omondi said. Read more on our news page at uqr.to/ap-hkt.
The blog post author collects data in the field with a partner, shortly before being stung by a bee. Photo by Brooke Bailey.
Today's edition of my Ecology Lab's #NaturalHistory blog series: Karl, a somewhat reluctant naturalist, faces his fear of "knife flies" head on by choosing to study #pollinators in his final project hmcbee.blogspot.com/2026/04/how-... @hmc.edu
"My rotation involved traveling to Houston to do fit checks and human factor tests inside the vehicle mockup," says Maleno, pictured above in Orion’s pilot seat.
Are you a Mudder with an Artemis II connection? We want to hear from you! Drop a comment or email us at communications@hmc.edu. (2/2).
Max Maleno '20 played a key role at Lockheed Martin Space in designing the #Orion spacecraft for NASA’s #ArtemisII mission.
From environmental controls to the food warmer and acoustic blankets, Max helped ensure the crew stays safe and healthy while traveling 685,000 miles around the Moon. (1/2).
Selected students receive an expense-paid trip to our #GenAIConference (May 21–22) to network, talk pedagogy and learn about our new #AIlab. Apply/Nominate by April 20: Email a CV & cover letter to futureleadersai-l@g.hmc.edu. More details at uqr.to/jps-epa (2/2).
Calling all AI Lab Directors and higher-ed tech scholars! 📣 #HMC is launching the inaugural Segal Endowed Professorship in AI. We’re offering fully sponsored campus visits to exceptional #PhDstudents (graduating ’27 or ’28) to explore this upcoming faculty role. (1/2).
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the 1986 #CaltechCannonHeist— and that’s no April Fools’ Day joke! Listen to #HMC alumni and staff retell the story of how a group of Mudders “relocated” @caltech.edu's cannon in broad daylight by watching the full video on our YouTube at uqr.to/hmc-ctch.
The Harvey Mudd Alumni Association has announced its 2026 award recipients, honoring eight individuals for their extraordinary contributions to science, technology, education and the #HMC community. uqr.to/aa26.
#ASPIRE includes #CollegePrepWorkshops, #mentorship from #HMC students, #FieldTrips and #CompanySiteVisits that introduce potential #STEMCareer pathways. Students gain insight into life at a top #STEMCollege while forming lasting connections with peers, faculty and mentors.
During HMC's new #SummerResidentialProgram rising 10th–12th graders build problem-solving & collaboration skills through hands-on #STEAM labs. #ASPIRE reflects our mission to develop well-rounded scientists, engineers & thinkers grounded in both STEM & the humanities. Apply now! uqr.to/aspire-hmc.
Madeleine Kan ’26 won the #NCAADIII Swimming and Diving Championship in the 100-yard butterfly with a #CMSAthletics record time of 53.57 seconds. Kan also had the fastest time in the competition's preliminaries, 53.81, which is the first sub-54-second swim in program history. Congrats, Madeleine!
Mustard: is it an invasive weed, or a tasty condiment? Why not both? Read more in the latest post of my Ecology Lab students' #NaturalHistory blog series! hmcbee.blogspot.com/2026/03/must... @hmc.edu
We did it!🥧✨
More than 800 members of the Mudd community came together and demonstrated that access + opportunity = infinite impact.
Thank you for being a part of the equation.
Congrats to engineering prof. Nancy Lape on her graduation from #ELATESatDrexel, a premier leadership development program for senior faculty in academic #STEM fields. #HMC President Harriet Nembhard & DOF Karl Haushalter joined Lape at Drexel University to celebrate her completion of the fellowship.
Next up in my Ecology Lab students' #NaturalHistory blog series: Lilo writes about the peace that comes from observing bees and butterflies on a black sage plant. Bonus: some great pics with Adobe's new iPhone camera app Project Indigo! hmcbee.blogspot.com/2026/03/lost... @hmc.edu
Last month during #EatingDisorderAwarenessWeek, HMC's Office of Wellbeing hosted an event focused on body empowerment and self-compassion. Mudders planted succulents in pots they decorated, wrote affirmation cards and learned about self-compassion and empowerment. Photos by Max Buchanan ’27.
#HMC chemistry professor Adam Johnson & colleagues from multiple subdisciplines of #InorganicChemistry co-authored a new textbook that bridges coursework with research. Johnson says that the breadth of instructional perspectives provided by #PUI & #R1 faculty enriches the curriculum. uqr.to/aj-icia.
If an ant has no nose, how does it smell? Find out in Pranay's latest student blog post: hmcbee.blogspot.com/2026/03/ther... @hmc.edu
At Harvey Mudd, it’s the people who make a lasting impact. 🤝
Your support this #PiDay helps students feel connected, supported and empowered.
Visit uqr.to/pd26l and keep the Mudd community strong inside and outside the classroom. 🎁💡
Imagine being the size of an ant, and entering an ant nest. Without special defenses or camouflage, you'd probably die immediately. Yet, some beetles do this all the time! Read more in Phoebe's latest undergrad research blog post: hmcbee.blogspot.com/2026/03/find... #myrmecophile @hmc.edu
