Sciences: Williams vs. Middlebury

Colleges and Universities A-Z Williams College
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<p>Could someone elaborate of the quality of the sciences at these two schools? Specifically chemistry/biochemistry. I'm not necessarily looking for big research opportunities because these are LACs, but I want to have professors who are experienced and very dedicated to teaching in-depth material. Also, if you could compare the facilities and the amount the school devotes to the the sciences. Finally, if there are any notable professors or any on-campus research opportunities available.</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>Go back to the October threads, and you will find your answers.</p>

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<p>Here’s one such thread: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/williams-college/776492-sciences-williams.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/williams-college/776492-sciences-williams.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Both of these colleges offer excellent research opportunities. Many students on both campuses end up entering top graduate programs.</p>

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<p>Williams has a lot of math majors, but, I think it’s mainly because of one professor. :)</p>

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<p>Middlebury’s Bicentennial Hall is one of the finest science centers to be found at a liberal arts college. </p>

<p>[McCardell</a> Bicentennial Hall at Middlebury College (RJO’s Views)](<a href=“http://rjohara.net/varia/middlebury/bicentennial-hall/]McCardell”>McCardell Bicentennial Hall at Middlebury College (RJO's Views))</p>

<p>Both Williams and Middlebury are located in areas with abundant opportunities for exploring local flora and fauna. The classroom doesn’t end when you exit the building.</p>

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<p>johnwesley: the Williams math department has some of the most consistently great professors of any department in any college in the country, so much so that I don’t even know which particular professor you’re trying to allude to.</p>

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<p>Very true. One Williams math professor received the Robert Foster Cherry Award from Baylor this year. A second professor, still with the department received that same award in 2003.</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.baylor.edu/cherry_awards/[/url]”>http://www.baylor.edu/cherry_awards/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p><a href=“Cherry Award”>Cherry Award;

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<p>Could you tell me which professor? We are meeting with professors next week - I think the math professor is Adams. Thank you!</p>