Program Celebrations
Academic departments and programs hosted events throughout the GSAS 70th Anniversary so alums could connect with faculty and current students in their fields.
Chemistry: January 31, 12:00-1:00 pm.
This event was hosted by Chemistry Chair Tom Pochapsky and Dean Wendy Cadge. PhD candidates Gary Marqus and Kayla Cerri spoke about their research.
Sociology: February 6, 6:00-7:00 pm.
This event was hosted by Sociology Chair Laura Miller and Dean Wendy Cadge. PhD candidates Sanchita Dasgupta and Sam Leonard spoke about their research.
Anthropology: February 13, 7:00-8:00 pm.
This event was hosted by Associate Professor of Anthropology Jonathan Anjaria and Dean Wendy Cadge. Recent alum Houman Oliaei and PhD candidate Hui Wen spoke about their research.
Physics: February 15, 12:00-1:00 pm.
This event was hosted by Graduate Advising Head in Physics Matt Headrick and Dean Wendy Cadge. PhD candidates Bennett Sessa and Bibi Najma spoke about their research.
Biochemistry and Biophysics: February 27, 12:00-1:00 pm.
This event was hosted by Louis and Bessie Rosenfield Professor of Biochemistry Daniel Oprian and Dean Wendy Cadge. PhD candidates Cristian Sharma and MacKenzie Patterson spoke about their research.
Molecular and Cell Biology: March 1, 12:00-1:00 pm.
This event was hosted by Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology Bruce Goode and Dean Wendy Cadge. PhD candidates Anne Silveira and Anjali Pandey spoke about their research.
Hornstein: March 2, 7:00-8:00 pm.
This event was hosted by Hornstein Chair Shirley Idelson and Dean Wendy Cadge. Master's students Isaac Minkoff and Molly Shuman spoke about their research.
Biotechnology: March 8, 7:00-8:00 pm.
This event was hosted by Biotechnology Director of Graduate Studies Neil Simister and Dean Wendy Cadge. Master's student Brian Zhang and alum Neha Koudinya spoke about their research.
Neuroscience: March 13, 12:00-1:00 pm.
This event was hosted by Professor of Neuroscience Susan Birren and Dean Wendy Cadge. PhD candudates Juliet Bottorff and Daniel Leman spoke about their research.
Computer Science: March 16, 12:00-1:00 pm.
This event was hosted by Computer Science Chair Tim Hickey, Professor of Computer Science Jordan Pollack and Dean Wendy Cadge. PhD candidates Varun Jois and Peizhao Li spoke about their research.
Studio Art: March 16, 6:00-7:00 pm.
Alums Sheryl Oppenheim, Zoila Coc-Chang, and John Emison discussed their work and careers.
Education: March 22, 7:00-8:00 PM.
Alums Marcie Brewer, Maryanne Cullinan, Jamie Long, Anna Lock, and Genevra Valvo discussed "Teacher Leadership: What Does It Mean to Five Brandeis Teacher Leader Alums?"
English: March 29, 12:00-1:00 pm.
This event was hosted by Director of Graduate Studies in English Dave Sherman and Dean Wendy Cadge. PhD candidates Jenny Factor and Sungkyung Cho spoke about their research.
Politics: March 30, 12:15-1:30 pm.
PhD candidates Nathanial Walker and Anja Parish presented versions of upcoming conference papers.
Psychology: April 3, 12:00-1:00 pm.
This event was hosted by Director of Graduate Studies in Psychology Jennifer Gutsell and Dean Wendy Cadge. PhD candidates Krystal Leger and Jourdan Parent spoke about their research.
Classics: April 18, 7:00-8:00 pm.
This event was hosted by Classics Chair Dar Brooks Hedstrom and Dean Wendy Cadge. Alums Stephen Guerriero and Brittany Joyce spoke about their research and careers.
History: April 19, from 7:00-8:00 pm.
This event was hosted by Director of Graduate Studies in History Amy Singer and Dean Wendy Cadge. PhD candidates Alex Szabo and Rafi Abrahams spoke about their research.
Philosophy: April 20, 12:00-1:00 pm.
This event was hosted by Assistant Professor of Philosophy Peter Epstein and Dean Wendy Cadge. Master's student Jake Burley and recent alum Snowball Deng spoke about their research.
Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies: April 24, 12:00-1:00 pm.
This event was hosted by Chair and Director of Graduate Studies in Women's Studies ChaeRan Freeze and Dean Wendy Cadge. Master's student jessie neal and recent alum Aisha Zamor spoke about their research.
Professional Development Event: April 25, 6:00-7:30 pm, Mandel Center for the Humanities atrium
This reception connected current GSAS PhD students with alums. This gave students the chance to learn about the various career paths of people with a PhD in their field. Alums also interacted with current students, learned about their research, and reconnected with Brandeis.
Mathematics: April 26, 11:00 am-12:00 pm.
This event was hosted by Director of Graduate Studies in Mathematics Omer Offen and Dean Wendy Cadge. PhD candidates Ray Maresca and Ian Montague spoke about their research.
In-Person Reception: April 26, 6:00-8:00 pm, Rapaporte Treasure Hall.
We held a lively reception and talk with Dorothee Kern, professor of biochemistry and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, and with current PhD students in the Division of Science.
Near Eastern and Judaic Studies: May 1, 12:00-1:00 pm. Register online.
PhD candidates Stephen Naron and Shirah Malka Cohen spoke about their research.