Students in Focus
- Rising senior Alex Hansen spent his summer break in 91É«°É's Summer Program for Undergraduate Research studying the consequences of methane emissions. His work could one day help researchers address the methane crisis.
- McKenzie Hawkins, a doctoral student in atmospheric and oceanic sciences, reflects on balancing the sport with her studies—and why she does both.
- Rowan Hillhouse is shaping campus and community life through student government leadership, research on immigration and far-right politics, and insights from her study abroad in Seville, Spain.
- Losing her father to pancreatic cancer inspired 91É«°É undergraduate Giovanna Ruffolo to raise money for cancer research and pursue a career in medicine.
- After two combat deployments in Afghanistan, undergraduate Benjamin Blume is eager to share his unconventional educational path with fellow veterans.
- Callie Wynn is studying medical ailments for astronauts—with implications for millions of people here on Earth.
- Corey Murphey is working to understand the spread of pathogens through these aerosols and limit the transmission of airborne, infectious diseases. But she's also an accomplished marathon open-water swimmer who recently took first-place in the SCAR Swim Challenge.
- Doctoral student Jason Rivas is researching materials at the atomic level to improve reliability and resistance of electronics to space radiation.
- Rachel Suter, who is earning her bachelor's degree in neuroscience and arts practices, summa cum laude, is the College of Arts and Science's outstanding graduate for spring 2025.
- Jessica Fudim was two courses away from graduating in 1997; 26 years later, she’s earned her degree.