Stories

Philadelphia is a vibrant literary city - and one without a single, monolithic literary center of gravity. In this class, taught by novelist, poet, and Swarthmore Visiting Assistant Professor of Creative Writing, Moriel Rothman-Zecher, students will have a chance to get to know, and contribute to, Philadelphia's vibrant literary culture.

This course will proceed from two basic assumptions: that the built environment, as a cultural product, is a rich archival record; and that architecture and urbanism are not born complete but made by people through discussion, debate, contingency, use, and reuse.

This course will use the lenses of sociology to critically and comparatively examine various immigrant communities that historically, economically, politically, and socially have shaped the city of Philadelphia.

"The program helped me develop a mindset for digital work: instead of expecting quick fixes, I’ve learned to stay calm, test alternatives, and seek support when needed." - Yuzhu Wang, 2025 DSGF Fellow

"Whether they’re learning directly from a member of the Makerspace staff, from a peer or seeking advice from an online community they find themselves engaged in a conversation." - Bronwen Densmore, Makerspace Coordinator

Summer Science Research program participants, speakers, and schedule.

Summer Science Research program research, speakers, and schedule.

Summer Science Research program participants, speakers, and schedule.

Summer Science Research program research.

Summer Science Research participants.

Summer Science Research participants and schedule.

Summer Science Research program participants and schedule.