Spotlights highlight the diverse and inspiring journeys of our graduate students and postdocs. Through these Q&As, students share their academic paths, research interests, and experiences at Dartmouth, offering insights into the vibrant Guarini community.
Xhoela Bame is a PhD candidate in the molecular and cellular biology program. Xhoela was recently selected to participate in the prestigious Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting and has received numerous prestigious fellowships and awards.
Where do you consider your hometown, …
Evan Cline is a PhD candidate in the chemistry department. His poster, Multifunctional Electronic Textiles for the Simultaneous Detection and Uptake of Hydrogen Sulfide, won an award at the 2025 Guarini Graduate Student Poster Session.
What do you consider your …
Jannitta Yao, a PhD student in earth sciences, was one of four Guarini students who traveled to Washington, D.C. for the AAAS CASE 2025 conference, which introduces graduate students to federal policymaking and advocacy for scientific research.
What do you …
Jonathan Lindbloom, a PhD student in mathematics, was one of four Guarini students who traveled to Washington, D.C. for the AAAS CASE 2025 conference, which introduces graduate students to federal policymaking and advocacy for scientific research.
What do you consider …
Galini Poimenidou, a PhD student in the molecular and cellular biology program, was one of four Guarini students who traveled to Washington, D.C. for the AAAS CASE 2025 conference, which introduces graduate students to federal policymaking and advocacy for scientific …
Mohmed Moustafa Dawoud, a PhD student in computer science, was one of four Guarini students who traveled to Washington, D.C. for the AAAS CASE 2025 conference, which introduces graduate students to federal policymaking and advocacy for scientific research.
What do …
Rodrigo Martinez Torres, a graduate student in the sonic arts MFA program, used the Alumni Research Award to explore the intersection of sound, architecture, and visual art, traveling to Germany to study the Bauhaus school and work with leading scholars …
Fourth-Year PhD Candidate in Molecular and Cellular Biology. Irma Vlasac was one of the organizers behind Science Day 2025.
What program are you in, and what inspired you to pursue this field of study?
IRMA: I am a 4th in …
Fourth-Year PhD Candidate in Molecular and Cellular Biology. Sarah Vandal was one of the organizers behind Science Day 2025.
What program are you in, and what inspired you to pursue this field of study?
SARAH: I am a 4th year …
Fourth-Year PhD Candidate in Molecular and Cellular Biology. Samantha (Sam) Liu was one of the organizers behind Science Day 2025.
What program are you in, and what inspired you to pursue this field of study?
SAM: I am currently a …
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