Experts
Stephon Alexander
Professor of Physics, Haverford College; Adjunct Assistant Professor, Penn State University
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Alexander shares the music that most reminds him of physics. He even plays a few notes. Read More
June 20, 2008 | In Arts & Culture
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Alexander says stereotypes about scientists must break down. Read More
June 20, 2008 | In Politics & Policy
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Stephon Alexander on Video Games and Physics
Stephon Alexander says physics is an extension of video games. Read More
June 19, 2008 | In Science & Tech
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The Large Hadron Collider and the Higgs Particle
The implications of locating the famous "Higgs particle." Read More
June 19, 2008 | In Science & Tech
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Alexander sees a deep connection between jazz improvisation and quantum physics. Read More
June 19, 2008 | In Arts & Culture
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Alexander discusses how scientists have improved upon Einstein's famous formulation and explains his current research goals. Read More
June 19, 2008 | In Science & Tech
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Alexander defines cosmology, explains loop quantum theory, and compares loop quantum theory with string theory. Read More
June 19, 2008 | In Science & Tech
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Alexander talks about his early interest in physics and the questions he investigated from the start. Read More
June 19, 2008 | In Inspiration & Wisdom
Stephon Alexander is an Associate Professor of Physics at Haverford College, focusing on theoretical cosmology, quantum gravity and particle physics. He is also an Assistant Professor (Adjunct) of Physics at Penn State University. Stephon has studied at Brown University and done postodoctoral research at Imperial College, London and at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Laboratory. He is on the Board of Directors for the Network for the Improvement of World Healthare, an action-driven organization that forges global partnerships to address local health challenges. He also plays jazz saxophone and sees improvisation as an extension of his scholarship.
