Cecilia Kim ’23
Chief Correspondent
Concentration: Chemistry
Degree Program: A.B.
Certificate Program: Global Health Program, Materials Science
Research Interests: Translational medicine, oncology, medicinal chemistry, biological chemistry
Bio: I am a junior from Vancouver, Canada, majoring in Chemistry. I am interested in research at the intersection of chemistry, biology, and health sciences for applications in translational medicine and to help shape decisions in health policy. Outside of academics, I am an RCA for Mathey, and am part of Princeton’s Taekwondo Club, Matriculate, and Camp Kesem!
Abhimanyu Banerjee ’23
Social Sciences Correspondent
Concentration: Economics
Degree Program: A.B.
Research Interests: Monetary policy, fiscal policy, income inequality, financial bubbles, sustainability
Bio: I am a junior from Gainesville, Florida. I am interested in economic policy, particularly how it can be used to tackle such issues as alleviating recessions, reducing inequality, and promoting sustainability. I am also a researcher for the Policy Punchline podcast here on campus. In my free time, I am an avid chess player and have played competitively for over a decade.
Recent posts by Abhimanyu Banerjee
Ryan Champeau ’23
Social Sciences Correspondent
Concentration: Princeton School of Public Policy and International Affairs
Degree Program: A.B.
Certificate Programs: Program in French Language and Culture, Cognitive Science, Creative Writing
Research Interests: Psychology, Social Media, Public Policy, History
Bio: I’m a junior from New Jersey who likes dogs, writing, and photography! I’m interested in exploring how I can use research to have a positive impact on the Princeton community and beyond. On campus, I’m a big sister for the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, player and social chair for the club ultimate frisbee team, member of the Whitman College Council, and Community Action leader. I’m also really enthusiastic and love to rap!
Austin Davis ’23
Humanities Correspondent
Concentration: History
Degree Program: A.B.
Research Interests: History, historical memory, urban studies, post-1900 United States, social stratification and structures, and post-1400 Europe.
Bio: I am a junior from Pittsburgh, PA. Even though I am undecided, I plan on concentrating in History most likely. One of my interests that has especially emerged at Princeton is the intersection of urban studies and historical memory. Outside of school and research, I am the USG Historian, a Peer Academic Advisor for Forbes College, and a PAI Community Ambassador.
Bridget Denzer ’23
Engineering Correspondent
Concentration: Chemical and Biological Engineering
Degree Program: B.S.E.
Certificate Program: Materials Science, Sustainable Energy
Research Interests: Materials science, nanotechnology, energy technology, sustainability
Bio: I am a junior studying Chemical and Biological Engineering from Naples, Florida. I am interested in pursuing research in materials science with applications for energy and the environment. I play the cello and I am involved with several musical ensembles on campus, including PUO, Sinfonia, and Camerata.
Recent posts by Bridget Denzer
Agnes Robang ’23
Engineering Correspondent
Concentration: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Degree Program: B.S.E.
Certificate Program: Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Applied and Computational Mathematics
Research Interests: Propulsion, aircraft/spacecraft design optimization, computational modeling and simulation
Bio: I am Agnes, a junior that was born and raised in the Philippines! I am part of the MAE department and interested in the broad theme of transportation and mobility. On campus, I am a coxswain for the Women’s Lightweight Crew team, a Davis International Center Leader, and a McGraw Learning Center tutor. In my free time, I enjoy diving into most sports (especially soccer), crafts like knitting and crocheting, and all sorts of books.
Kamron Soldozy ’22
Natural Sciences Correspondent, past Chief Correspondent
Concentration: Neuroscience
Degree Program: A.B.
Certificate Programs: Gender and Sexuality Studies, German
Research Interests: Neuroprosthetics, Motor disorders, Learning/Memory, Gender Studies, Sex/Gender Research in Neuroscience
Bio: I’m a senior from Northern Virginia (NOVA!) majoring in Neuroscience. In addition to practicing handstands, I tend to spend my time lifting reasonably heavy things (powerlifting) and cooking/baking. My research interests span Neuroscience (cognitive control; the human connectome) and Gender and Sexuality Studies, and the intersection of the two.
Recent posts by Kamron Soldozy
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PCUR Alumni
Good researchers always recognize those who came before them — and we’re no exception. PCUR thanks its former bloggers for their creative and helpful views on independent work:
Jalisha Braxton ’16 – Natural Sciences Correspondent
Concentration: Psychology
Degree Program: A.B
Certificate Programs: Neuroscience
Research Interests: cognition, learning disorders
Ellie Brietfeld ’20 – Chief Correspondent and Natural Sciences Correspondent
Concentration: Psychology
Degree Program: A.B
Certificate Programs: Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Linguistics
Research Interests: Developmental psychology, social neuroscience, language learning
Dylan Blau Edelstein ’17 – Humanities Correspondent
Concentration: Spanish and Portuguese Languages and Cultures
Degree Program: A.B
Certificate Programs: Latin American Studies, Theater, Ethnography
Research Interests: languages, Latin America, theater, culture, gender and sexuality, social movements
Ella Feiner ’22 – Engineering Correspondent
Concentration: Chemical and Biological Engineering
Degree Program: B.S.E.
Certificate Programs: Quantitative and Computational Biology
Research Interests: Developmental biology, bioengineering, history of biology, history of medicine
Shanon FitzGerald ’20 – Humanities Correspondent
Concentration: Religion
Degree Program: A.B.
Research Interests: Religion and political theory, American cultural and political history, intellectual history
Elise Freeman ’19 – Humanities Correspondent
Concentration: French and Italian
Degree Program: A.B
Research Interests: International affairs, culture, francophone countries
Yodahe Gebreegziabher ’22 – Natural Sciences Correspondent
Concentration: Chemistry
Degree Program: A.B.
Research Interests: Applications of Computing, Global Health and Health Policy
Posts by Yodahe Gebreegziabher
Alec Getraer ’19 – Natural Sciences Correspondent
Concentration: Geosciences
Degree Program: A.B.
Research Interests: Ecology, geology, biogeochemistry, geomorphology, climate science
Taylor Griffith ’18 – Social Sciences Correspondent
Concentration: Sociology
Degree Program: A.B.
Certificate Programs: Creative Writing, Gender & Sexuality Studies
Research Interests: Authors, creative writing, gender, sexuality, media, television
Stacey Huang ’16 – Engineering Correspondent
Concentration: Electrical Engineering
Degree Program: B.S.E.
Research Interests: laser spectroscopy, applied physics, photonics, circuits
Alec Israeli ’21 – Humanities Correspondent
Concentration: History
Degree Program: A.B.
Research Interests: Labor history, intellectual history, 19th century America, Jewish studies, political theory
Emma Kaeser ’18 – Chief Correspondent and Social Sciences Correspondent
Concentration: Princeton School of Public Policy and International Affairs
Degree Program: A.B
Certificate Programs: Program in French Language and Culture, Program in Urban Studies
Research Interests: Public policy, women and children’s rights, maternal and child health, human rights law
Kavi Jain ’18 – Engineering Correspondent
Concentration: Operations Research and Financial Engineering
Degree Program: B.S.E.
Certificate Programs: Statistics and Machine Learning, Applications of Computing
Research Interests: data science, nanotechnology, clean energy, biomimicry
Alexandra Koskosidis ’20 – Engineering Correspondent
Concentration: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Degree Program: B.S.E.
Certificate Programs: Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Applications of Computing
Research Interests: Engineering (chemical/biological, mechanical/aerospace), energy, robotics
Isabelle Laurenzi ’15 – Inaugural Chief Correspondent
Concentration: Religion
Degree Program: A.B
Certificate Programs: Creative Writing and Humanistic Studies
Research Interests: religion, ethics, and politics, philosophy of religion, expressions of religion and ethics in contemporary literature
Rafi Lehmann ’20 – Humanities Correspondent
Concentration: History
Degree Program: A.B.
Certificate Programs: Urban Studies, Environmental Studies
Research Interests: Indigenous Studies, Marxism, Post-colonialism, Yiddish
Sandeep Mangat ’24 – Natural Sciences Correspondent
Concentration: Molecular Biology
Degree Program: A.B.
Certificate Programs: Neuroscience, History and the Practice of Diplomacy, Contemporary European Politics and Society
Research Interests: Neuroscience, bioenergetics, metabolism, mitochondrial genetics
Bennett McIntosh ’16 – Natural Sciences Correspondent
Concentration: Chemistry
Degree Program: A.B
Research Interests: biochemistry, protein folding, protein design
Yuem Park ’15 – Natural Sciences Correspondent
Concentration: Geosciences
Degree Program: A.B.
Research Interests: geosciences, geology, structural geology, geochemistry, tectonics
Melissa Parnagian ’17 – Chief Correspondent and Social Sciences Correspondent
Concentration: Princeton School of Public Policy and International Affairs
Degree Program: A.B.
Certificate Program: American Studies
Research Interests: politics, race, media, representation, mass culture
Andrea Reino ’20 – Social Sciences Correspondent
Concentration: Princeton School of Public Policy and International Affairs
Degree Program: A.B.
Certificate Program: Spanish
Research Interests: international relations, human rights law, immigration law, criminal justice, prison reform, politics, public policy
Saira Reyes ’21 – Engineering Correspondent
Concentration: Chemical and Biological Engineering
Degree Program: B.S.E.
Research Interests: Metabolic engineering, material science, nanotechnology
Vidushi Sharma ’17 – Humanities Correspondent
Concentration: Philosophy
Degree Program: A.B.
Certificate Programs: Neuroscience, Humanistic Studies
Research Interests: cognitive science, interdisciplinary learning, classical languages, culture
Nanako Shirai ’21 – Chief Correspondent and Natural Sciences Correspondent
Concentration: Molecular Biology
Degree Program: A.B.
Research Interests: Structural biology, epigenetics, biomedical ethics, evolutionary biology, public health
Zoe Sims ’17 – Natural Sciences Correspondent
Concentration: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Degree Program: A.B.
Certificate Program: Environmental Studies
Research Interests: ecology, environmental science, acclimatization, climate change
Raya Ward ’21 – Social Sciences Correspondent
Concentration: Human-Computer Interaction and Design
Degree Program: A.B.
Certificate Programs: Visual Arts, Technology and Society
Research Interests: Art history, cognitive psychology, media, design, user experience, human-computer interaction, technology
Annie Woehling ’15 – Social Sciences Correspondent
Concentration: Anthropology
Degree Program: A.B.
Certificate Program: Global Health and Health Policy
Research Interests: sexual health and wellness, life sciences, health policy
Nicholas Wu ’18 – Social Sciences Correspondent
Concentration: Princeton School of Public Policy and International Affairs
Degree Program: A.B.
Certificate Programs: Program in American Studies and East Asian Studies Program
Research Interests: Politics, public policy, migration, race, Asian American studies
Soo Young Yun ’22 – Humanities Correspondent
Concentration: English
Degree Program: A.B.
Research Interests: Minority literature, politics, international relations, history, race in East Asia, gender and sexuality, media