Paul Thorman

Paul Thorman serves as Physics Laboratory Instructor and Observatory Coordinator at Haverford College within the Department of Physics. Based in KINSC L106, he manages instructional laboratory operations and oversees the campus observatory facilities, with contact available via (610) 896-2973 or pthorman@haverford.edu.

His professional focus centers on experimental physics pedagogy and astronomical observation support, with core competencies spanning laboratory curriculum development, telescope instrumentation, and observational data collection for academic instruction. As Observatory Coordinator, he maintains critical infrastructure for both undergraduate coursework and research initiatives requiring celestial observation capabilities.

Thorman's operational responsibilities directly enable hands-on physics education through structured laboratory experiences and specialized astronomical resources, bridging theoretical concepts with practical experimental methodology for students across physics and astronomy coursework.