Students in Focus
- Rising senior Alex Hansen spent his summer break in ºÚÁÏÉçÇøÍø'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 ºÚÁÏÉçÇøÍø 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.