Griffin Smith-Nichols
Industry expert
Expertise
Ancient Greek and Latin classics, medieval literature and languages, history of religion, German
Research Program Mentors
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Thomas
JD candidate
Expertise
Contemporary/comparative legal responses to emergencies; legal and geopolitical ramifications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Alyson
MS
Expertise
Food Systems, Gastronomy, Innovative solutions for climate change, humanistic approach to design, Wicked Problems, Regenerative Agriculture, Gastronomic design,
Clarissa
PhD candidate
Expertise
Art history, Feminism, Contemporary art, Art and Science, Women in STEM
Rebecca
MA
Expertise
Memorialization culture (monuments, memorials, and museums); Public history; Genocide, crimes against humanity, and mass atrocities; History of human rights; Germany [German literature, poetry, film, and art]; 20th century; World War II
Hunter
PhD
Expertise
History; Religion; Islamic Studies; History of the Middle East; History of South Asia; Issues in Science and Religion; the History of Philosophy; Science and Technology Studies (STS)
Rose
MS
Expertise
Comparative religion, drama and esl education, cultural experiences, Ed tech
Nate
PhD
Expertise
Disability History, Transatlantic History, Quaker History, American Religious History, History of Mormonism, 19th-century American History, History of the Built Environment, Architectural History, History of Transatlantic Slavery, US History, European History, Cultural History, Pop Culture History
Christine
PhD candidate
Expertise
gender and sexuality studies, sexual and reproductive health, ethnic studies, disability studies, sociology, postcolonial studies, social justice, academic research, writing, theater arts, college access, food and environmental justice, mental health, harm reduction, critical pedagogy
Rachel Nefertari
PhD
Expertise
Cross Cultural conflict resolution, cultural medicine, refugee health diplomacy and policy, Middle East and North Africa
Aditya
PhD candidate
Expertise
Race & Ethnicity, History of Race & Social Movements, Creative Projects
Emily
PhD candidate
Expertise
Environmental science and sustainability, management, governance, and policy. Conservation, social science, writing. Decision-making, project management, strategic planning, and evaluation. Science communication, data management, NGOs/ nonprofits, philosophy of science, research process and methods.
Anthony
PhD
Expertise
Classical studies (Latin and Greek language and literature), Greek and Roman archaeology, Greek and Roman history, art history, history of architecture, US history, world history, creative writing
Sam
PhD candidate
Expertise
Film studies + production, American literature, American history, Gender studies, Music
Katie
MPA candidate
Expertise
History, English, Psychology, Environmental Science/Studies, Political Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Justice, Immigration Rights, Social Justice, Advocacy
Henry
MA
Expertise
Any projects in the humanities or social sciences! I particularly enjoy literature, language, and culture, but I also enjoy helping students write about fields like politics, IR, and technology.
Kyra
LLM candidate
Expertise
International Law, History (American, East/South/Southeast Asian), Human Rights, International Relations/Foreign Policy
Natasha
MPhil
Expertise
History; Creative Writing; Environmental History Studies; Science, Technology & Society (STS); Business Studies; ESG or Sustainability Reporting; Carbon Accounting
Ievgeniia
PhD
Expertise
Ukraine, Ukrainian history and literature, the Renaissance and the Reformation in Western Europe, Eastern European and Russian history.
Elizabeth
PhD
Expertise
European and Middle East History, Comparative Literature, Creative Writing, French Literature,