10 Insights from Harvey Mudd College's Culture

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Maria KlaweMaria Klawe is a mathematician, computer scientist, and the President of Harvey Mudd College. She uses math to uncover the structure of the universe.

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It’s a joyful environment that aspires to solve the world’s

most challenging problems.

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It’s redefining the field of computer science

from mere programmingTo creative problem solving

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It celebrates the uniquenessthat each student brings to the world

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It demonstrates to its students why:

Doing important work matters

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It demonstrates to its students why:

Persistence and hard work trumps natural ability

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It demonstrates to its students why:

Teams are always more powerful than individuals

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It demonstrates to its students why:

You have to be prepared to work around your brick walls

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It demonstrates to its students why:

It’s vital to ask for help.

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It’s inspiring confidence by recognizing that self-doubt

is often a catalyst toward greatness

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It prepares its students for the rigor of the real world

by reinforcing:

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It prepares its students for the rigor of the real world

by reinforcing:The essence of communicating well

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It prepares its students for the rigor of the real world

by reinforcing:The power of working in teams

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It prepares its students for the rigor of the real world

by reinforcing:The importance of being open-minded

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It prepares its students for the rigor of the real world

by reinforcing:The value behind relevant

volunteer work and leadership

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It prepares its students for the rigor of the real world

by reinforcing:The delight in learning

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It prepares its students for the rigor of the real world

by reinforcing:The delight in challenging authority

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It prepares its students for the rigor of the real world

by reinforcing:The responsibility that every student

has to help every other student

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It’s led by one of the most pioneering leaders of our time

(Maria Klawe):)

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