Emerging Alumni Scholars

History of Science graduate student Hannah-Louise Clark presents her research on public health in colonial Algeria from 1904-1962 and describes the complex and problematic roles played by native, Muslim medical auxiliaries on the practice and administration of state medicine in Algerian society during that time.

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering graduate student Daniel Quinn discusses his research into underwater robots, propulsion, and the benefits of using bio-inspired design for increased maneuverability and efficiency in engineering.

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering graduate student Manu Sebastian Mannoor discusses his research into the merging of electronics with the human body for the purposes of creating biomedical sensors and bionic organs with enhanced functionalities. Manu specifically discusses his involvement in building a bio-interfaced, wireless tooth sensor that can monitor body health and bacteria presence as well as the development of a bionic ear than can receive radio signals.

Atmospheric and Oceanic Studies graduate student Ilissa Ocko presents her research on the ways in which the aerosols sulfate and black carbon have affected earth’s temperature, precipitation, and heat transport over the past century. Using climate models to study these global effects, Ilissa explains the importance of these outcomes and what they mean for mitigating future climate change with respect to altering aerosol emissions.

Molecular Biology graduate student Brian Ell presents his research on micro RNAs as inhibitors of breast cancer bone metastasis and their use as possible therapeutics and clinical biomarkers in the future. Brian identifies the key role of osteoclasts in bone degradation and describes how micro RNAs inhibit proteins from being produced within osteoclasts, thereby reducing osteoclasts, the amount of tumor cells at the bone, and the resulting effect on bone degradation.

History of Science graduate student William Deringer presents his research on Britain's South Sea Bubble (1720), Archibald Hutcheson's mathematical models for understanding this financial crisis, and their resulting impact on the growing role of 'mathematical calculation' as a political and moral tool in 18th-Century Britain.

Sociology graduate student Daniel Schneider presents his research on economic factors and the changes in American marriage over the past few decades. In examining the change in the social meaning of marriage, he describes the importance of wealth for entry into marriage today, its implications, and the paradigm shift of marriage no longer signifying a part of the American adult experience, but instead its final “capstone."

Art and Archaeology graduate student Johanna Heinrichs presents her research on the architectural patronage of Francesco Pisani and the work of Andrea Palladio, who designed Pisani’s villa at Montagnana. She examines how Pisani lived between city (Venice) and country (Montagnana) and argues that his villa fulfilled the function of his primary residence as well as his rural retreat and farm, while incorporating urban and palatial architectural elements.

Psychology graduate student Chandramouli Chandrasekaran presents his research on primates and the importance of facial expressions in their communications. Introduction by Jeffrey Vinikoor '03, Chair, Committee on Academic Programs for Alumni, and William Russel P99 P01, Dean of the Graduate School, Princeton University.

Chemical and Biological Engineering graduate student Varun Kumar presents his research on the role of nanocarriers in therapeutics delivery. Introduction by Jeffrey Vinikoor '03, Chair, Committee on Academic Programs for Alumni, and William Russel P99 P01, Dean of the Graduate School, Princeton University.