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.
PhD in Mathematics
Dylan Green, a doctoral student in mathematics, is originally from Hendersonville, Tennessee. He earned his undergraduate degree in mathematics and physics from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee. Green won the Guarini Teaching Award from the Guarini …
PhD in Material Science and Engineering
Huan Zhao, a doctoral student in material science and engineering, is originally from Shenzhen, China. He earned his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from UC Davis. Zhao is a Graduate School Poster Session award …
PhD in Ecology, Evolution, Environment, and Society
Catherine Miller, a doctoral student in ecology, evolution, environment, and society, is originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan. She earned her undergraduate degree in biology from Indiana University. Miller is a Guarini School Poster …
PhD in Integrative Neuroscience
Steven Pike, a doctoral student in integrative neuroscience, is originally from Mahopac, New York. He earned his undergraduate degree in chemical and biological engineering from SUNY University at Buffalo. Pike is a Graduate School Poster Session …
PhD in Quantitative Biomedical Sciences
Sarah Cornelius, a doctoral student in quantitative biomedical sciences, is originally from Hartland, VT. She earned her undergraduate degree with a major in biology and a minor in chemistry and pre-medical studies from Colby-Sawyer College. …
MS in Quantitative Biomedical Sciences
Ansh Gupta, originally from Ahmedabad, India, is a master’s student in biomedical sciences with a focus in health data science. Gupta earned his bachelor’s degree from Boston University. Gupta was a marshal during the 2024 …
PhD Student in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Winner of 2024 Diversity Award
Sharanya Sarkar, a doctoral student in molecular and cellular biology, is originally from Kolkata, India. She earned her undergraduate degree in Microbiology from St. Xavier’s College, Calcutta. …
Karina Madzari is a Masters in LIberal Studies student originally from Odesa, Ukraine. She earned her master’s of science degree in chemical technology engineering from Odesa National Polytechnic University. Madzari won the MALS Thesis award.
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Masters in Liberal Studies
James Washinton, a MALS student in creative writing, is originally from Hanover, NH. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT. Washington is a winner of the MALS Thesis Award and an Investiture …
Masters in Liberal Studies
Jasmine Shirey, a MALS student in cultural studies, is originally from Seattle, WA. Shirey earned a bachelor’s degree with a double major in literature and neuroscience from Claremont Mckenna College. Shirey is a winner of the …
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