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.
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 …
Paige Blinkiewicz, Katherine Doss, Samantha Liu, Sarah Vandal and Irma Vlasac led a successful Science Day at Dartmouth. Their passion for science outreach, combined with their diverse research experiences, inspired a fun and educational event for the Upper Valley community.
PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology
Beatriz Mercado, a doctoral student in molecular and cellular biology, is originally from New York City. She earned her undergraduate degree in biology from Bronx Community College and in cellular and molecular biology from …
PhD in Physics
Pradipta Debnath, a doctoral student in physics, is originally from Kolkata, West Bengal, India. He earned his undergraduate degree in physics from Presidency University, Kolkata, and his postgraduate degree in physics from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. …
PhD in Psychological and Brain Sciences
Stuti Agrawal, a doctoral student in psychological and brain sciences, is originally from Irvine, California. She earned her undergraduate degree with a major in neurobiology and a minor in business management from University of …
PhD in Integrative Neuroscience
Johnathan Rodgers, a doctoral student in integrative neuroscience, is originally from Leesville, LA. He earned his bachelor’s of science degree in neuroscience and a secondary degree in chemistry from Baylor University. Rodgers is a GEM Fellow …
PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology
Himanshu Goswami, a doctoral student in molecular and cellular biology with a focus in immunology, is originally from Nagaon, India. He earned his undergraduate degree in biotechnology from Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India. …
PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology and MS in Quantitative Biomedical Sciences
Kathleen Paul, a doctoral student in molecular and cellular biology and a masters student in quantitative biological sciences, is originally from Bedford, New York. She earned her undergraduate …
PhD in Computer Science
Wei-Chung Wu, a PhD candidate in the computer science program, is originally from Taipei, Taiwan. He earned his undergraduate degree from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University in Taiwan. Wu is the vice-president of the graduate …
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