Archana Ramanujam is a doctoral candidate in Sociology who spent this past fall on the island of Curaçao to conduct essential archival research for her dissertation. 

In his first few months at Brown, Michael Anzalone, alongside the Graduate School admissions team, developed and deployed a brand new admissions processing platform, Slate. In his role, Anzalone is primarily responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting the admissions and funding systems within the Graduate School. He started at Brown last May.

Isabella Schultz, a doctoral student in anthropology and master’s student in public health, is pushing the boundaries of interdisciplinary research through the Open Graduate Education program.

This fall, Ph.D. student in health services research, Geronimo Bejarano Cardenas, continues his doctoral work through support from the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship.

As she investigates cancer treatments and pursues her own path toward becoming a physician-scientist, the Brown University doctoral student is supporting fellow Indigenous students interested in science and medicine.

David Arango, a 2023 Master of Public Health graduate, participated in the Brown Executive Scholars Training (BEST) program during the final year of his graduate studies.

Oluwasemilore (Semilore) Sobande, currently a Fulbright Scholar in France, is using this award to explore the Francophone aspects of her dissertation research.

Anna Soifer, doctoral candidate in Archaeology and the Ancient World, was selected for the Excellence in Teaching Award for her notable achievements as both a scholar and instructor. This accolade celebrates her exceptional commitment to fostering learning and inspiring students within the field of archaeology.

Candace Rice, Assistant Professor of Archaeology and Classics at the Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World (JIAAW), has been lauded for her outstanding dedication to mentoring graduate students. Selected for the 2024 Faculty Award for Advising & Mentoring, Rice's commitment to guiding the academic and professional growth of her students has garnered this recognition.

In a momentous recognition of his unwavering dedication and exceptional contributions, Charles Carroll ’19 Ph.D. has been awarded the 2024 Wilson-DeBlois award. An alumnus of Brown University himself, Carroll’s selection for this honor by the Graduate Student Council underscores his profound impact on the graduate student community at Brown.

The Joukowsky dissertation award in the Life Sciences goes to Cel Welch, who completed their Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering this spring. Through their dissertation, titled Novel Devices, Physical Mechanisms, and Analytical Techniques for Use in Next Generation Cellular Diagnostics, Welch developed novel electrical and acoustic methods to process tissue into single cells for direct sequencing.

Giulia Buccione, who completed her Ph.D. in Economics in May of 2024, is recognized for her dissertation, Culture, Agency, and Water: Essays on the Development of the Middle East and North Africa. She was selected for the Joukowsky Family Foundation Outstanding Dissertation Award in the social sciences.

Laura Lark is set to graduate with a doctoral degree in Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences, marking a significant milestone in an already notable career. She was selected for the Joukowsky Family Foundation Outstanding Dissertation Award in the physical sciences. Her dissertation is titled, Influence of Compositional Structure on Planetary Geological Evolution.   

A trailblazer in the field of therapeutic genome editing, Fyodor D. Urnov’s research focuses on developing medicines for devastating genetic diseases.

Mariajosé Rodríguez-Pliego ‘23 Ph.D. completed her doctoral degree in Comparative Literature last summer, earning her degree in October of 2023. Her dissertation, Foundational Futures: Nationhood, Migration and Environment in the Literatures of Abiayala was selected for the Joukowsky Family Foundation Outstanding Dissertation Award in the humanities.

Alba Lara Granero, a doctoral candidate in Hispanic Studies, has been lauded with the 2024 Excellence in Teaching Award for her exceptional contributions to the classroom. With a teaching portfolio spanning across all levels of her program’s curriculum, Lara Granero has demonstrated unwavering dedication and innovation in her approach to education

In a testament to her unwavering commitment to academic excellence and student wellbeing, Susan Moffitt, Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs and Director of Academic Programs for the Watson Institute of International and Public Affairs, has been selected for the 2024 Faculty Award for Advising & Mentoring.

Jack-William Barotta was selected for an Excellence in Teaching Award for his rigorous help, peer support, and passion for teaching. 

Doctoral candidate in Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology, David Peede’s journey to teaching excellence is marked by accolades and commendations; it is a narrative of dedication, innovation, and profound impact on his students' academic journeys. Through the nominations for the Excellence in Teaching Award, Peede’s story unfolds as a testament to the transformative power of exceptional pedagogy.

Elizabeth Harrington, Professor of Medicine, Research Scholar, and Associate Dean of the Office of Graduate Studies, Division of Biology and Medicine, came to Brown in 1997 and has been making an impact as a researcher and mentor ever since.

In recognition of his commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment, Daniel E. Ibarra, Manning Assistant Professor of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences and Environment and Society, has been selected for the Graduate School Faculty Award for Advising and Mentoring in the physical sciences.

Associate Dean Maria Suarez has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Collaborative Partner Award for her outstanding contributions to fostering inclusive environments and expanding opportunities for students with disabilities at Brown University.

The Graduate School is hiring Graduate Student Assistants for International & All-Student Orientation (primarily May - August).

Four doctoral students at Brown are recipients of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s prestigious Gilliam Fellowships for Advanced Study.

The Gilliam Fellows Program supports graduates who are committed to advancing equity and inclusion in science and empowers them as future leaders in scientific fields through financial assistance for three years of doctoral research. It also supports faculty thesis advisers to enhance their mentorship skills and ability to develop more inclusive training environments.

Britt Threatt, a doctoral candidate in Africana Studies and Senior Writing Associate at the Writing Center, is working to increase the accessibility of college writing resources with two innovative projects: the College Writing, Actually podcast and the Multilingual Mondays Instagram series.

Madhuri Dugyala, who is new to Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) this Fall, is playing a pivotal role in improving access to mental health services for graduate students. She dedicates three days per week for graduate students, including appointments at Horace Mann on Mondays. She is also leading outreach events and workshops designed for the unique needs of graduate students. 

Four Brown doctoral students have been recognized with the prestigious NIH Blueprint and BRAIN Initiative Diversity Specialized Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Advancement in Neuroscience Awards, commonly known as D-SPAN, over the past several years. These awards aim to foster diversity and excellence in neuroscience research.

Debuting this year, ten students were selected to serve as peer mentors for new international students over the course of the 2023-2024 academic year. Students were paired up and asked to plan and execute one event. This pilot program is sponsored by the Graduate School and Global Brown Center for International Students.

The Graduate School's 15th annual food drive kicks off today. You can help families in need by dropping off food through November 20. Please bring canned goods to Horace Mann, at 47 George St (boxes in the lobby & 3rd floor) or the Arnold Lab. Check out the list of most needed foods below.

The Brown University/Trinity Repertory Company MFA Programs in Acting and Directing presents Two in Rep: two fall productions playing in rotating repertory featuring the programs' students. True West by Sam Shepard, directed by MFA in Directing candidate Tara Moses, runs November 2 – 11. One Flea Spare by Naomi Wallace, directed by MFA in Directing candidate Sharifa Yasmin, runs November 3 – 12.

Chris Gilbody administers financial aid for graduate students, ensuring the timely processing of financial aid applications and managing the overall counseling efforts and communication strategies to graduate programs from the Office of Financial Aid.

Pursuing research in the field of precision oncology, medical student Samuel Nussenzweig was recently awarded the prestigious Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowship for the current academic year.

Announced in late summer, Ji Soo Hong was one of five students selected for the National Institute of Social Sciences (NISS) Dissertation Grant. Hong is a doctoral candidate in History studying the economic and environmental history of the USSR as well as the history of U.S.-Soviet relations. 

Doctoral candidate in History, Phoebe Labat will spend the academic year (through June of 2024) in the French city of Aix-en-Provence, which is home to the Archives Nationales D'outre-Mer (ANOM), France's overseas archives and recent graduate Owen Manahan is working as an English Teaching Assistant (ETA) with children in grades 4-6 in Puebla City, Mexico.

Newly minted graduate Shanelle Haile defended her dissertation this summer, will receive her degree this October, and was selected as New Alumni Trustee by the Corporation in the Spring. She’s also starting a new job in Boston next month. It’s been a very busy year for Haile, who is exceptionally modest about everything she’s accomplished.