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2019 Executive Scholars Selected

Ten doctoral and master's students are exploring university administration as part of the ninth cohort of the Brown Executive Scholars Training program.
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Featured Alum: Zak Swartz ’15 PhD

Zak earned his PhD from Brown in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry (MCB). He studied the cells that give rise to eggs and sperm using marine animals. Today, his research focus has expanded to the sea star. He reflects on how his time at Brown has shaped his early research career.

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Featured Alum: Robert Thorn ‘18 PhD

Robert (Bobby) Thorn is a recent graduate of the Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry (MCB) program at Brown. His dissertation focused on the brain and behavioral development and regeneration of zebrafish.
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Master’s Student Spotlight: Johnny Page, Biotechnology

Johnny Page is from Storrs, Connecticut. He received his undergraduate degrees in Music with a focus on History, Theory and Composition and in Neuroscience from Brown University. While pursuing his Master’s, he continues combining his passion for music and science.
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Partner Profile: Joseph Meisel, University Librarian

Joseph Meisel, a higher education leader, historian and humanities scholar was appointed in October 2018 as the Joukowsky Family University Librarian at Brown. He previously served as the Deputy Provost for eight years. Hear his thoughts on the new role and ways to enhance current and future services for graduate students.
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Student Organization Profile: GWiSE

Graduate Women in Science and Engineering (GWiSE) is a student organization with the mission of creating a community that supports women in the STEM fields.
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Graduate Student Diego Jaime on Role Models in Higher Education

Although many colleges and universities, including Brown, have taken steps towards increasing diversity in their student populations, Latino students are still severely underrepresented in higher education and more so in advanced degree fields.
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Partner Spotlight: Kristy Kumar

Kumar is the Assistant Director for Co-Curricular Initiatives, Brown Center for Students of Color.
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Executive Master Student Focus: Adam DiPetrillo,Cybersecurity (EMCS)

Adam is the Cyber Division Chief for the Washington Air National Guard and is currently stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, south of Seattle. He has 16 years of experience providing technical-focused IT services and cyber defense for the U.S. Army and Air Force.
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Featured Alum: John Roma (J.R.) Skok ’09 ScM, ’13 PhD

J.R. has a bachelor’s degree in Geological Sciences from Cornell and earned his master’s and PhD in Geological Sciences at Brown. While earning his PhD, he studied the history and formation of Mars, partnered with NASA to map the planet’s mineralogy, and traveled to some of the most Mars-like places on Earth, including the Dry Valleys of Antarctica and the volcanoes of Hawaii.
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GSC International Chair, Sophie Brunau-Zaragoza, on Advocacy

When I arrived on Brown’s campus two years ago, I was eager to get involved with the community and help others as I’ve been helped time and time again on my journey as a seasoned international student.
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Certificate Programs Broaden PhD Training

Beginning in late fall of 2016, PhD students could apply to take courses in a department outside their own to complete a certificate program.
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Brown Welcomes Post-Baccalaureate Students

The Graduate School has partnered with the Neuroscience department to host four students in an NIH-funded Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP). The Graduate School received more than 90 applicants for the four slots.
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El Colegio de México President to Receive Horace Mann Medal

Silvia E. Giorguli Saucedo ’04 Ph.D. is the 2018 recipient of the Horace Mann Medal. Giorguli is the first female president of El Colegio de México (Colmex), the top research and teaching university for social sciences and humanities in Mexico.
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GSC Honors Two Program Staff Members

Catherine Hanni and Carin Algava are receiving Graduate Student Council awards for staff members who make a difference for graduate students.
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Master’s Awards Go to Campbell, Sunday, and Aaron

Three students will receive the Graduate School’s fourth annual master's prizes, with Andrew S. Campbell to be recognized for academic accomplishment; Joyce Sunday for engaged citizenship and community service; and David Aaron for professional excellence.
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Perry Honored for Advising, Mentoring

Keisha-Khan Perry received the 2018 Graduate School Faculty Award for Advising and Mentoring at the University Awards Ceremony in April.
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Master's Student Focus: Antonio Taylor, History

Antonio is originally from San Jose, CA, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from San Francisco State University and a master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of San Francisco. He also holds a Coordinator role at Student and Employee Accessibility Services in the division of Campus Life.
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Bridging the Disciplines: Lash Pairs Unique Fields

Samantha Lash is a doctoral student in Archeology, while also a master’s student in Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences (DEEPs) through the Open Graduate Education Program. The combination of the two fields is unusual at first glance.
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Research, Music, and Collaboration

American Studies students Julian Saporiti and Erin Aoyama have a novel approach to presenting their research outside the academy.
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Maija Hallsmith, Program Assistant for Diversity Initiatives

Maija Hallsmith has joined the Graduate School in a new position to support diversity recruitment and retention programming. She assists with planning diversity-related events and partnering with other groups and offices on campus.
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Can You Imagine?

Speech by Andrew G. Campbell, Dean of the Graduate School
253rd Convocation of Brown University
September 6, 2016
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Moving to Providence, RI

Congratulations on choosing Brown for your graduate studies! As you begin planning your move to Providence, housing will likely be one of your first considerations. This email provides information that can help you to prepare.
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Childcare Subsidy

The Graduate School is forwarding this message to new graduate students, who may not have set up their Brown email account in time to receive this June message from the Provost. It announces a pilot program for for childcare subsidies. Applications for the program are due by July 31. See details below.
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John Donoghue elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

John P. Donoghue, the Henry Merritt Wriston Professor and director of the Brown Institute for Brain Science, has been elected to fellowship in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Donoghue, a pioneer researcher in brain-computer interface, is the 34th current Brown faculty member elected to AAAS fellowship.