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.