Dianna Bai (B.A. in International Relations, ‘09), China: Dianna will study the historical development of Chinese civil society at Zhejiang University and conduct fieldwork on the characteristics of associational life in contemporary China.

Bradford Bouley (Ph.D. Candidate in History), Italy: Bradford will investigate how spiritual beliefs informed early modern understanding of human anatomy, through research that will, in part, look at autopsies of saints during the 16th and 17th centuries.

Thomas Burns (M.A. in Documentary Film & Video, ‘02), Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia: Thomas will produce a collection of black-and-white photographs that use techniques of portraiture to explore narratives of social transformation in the South Caucasus.

Shayok (Misha) Chowdhury (B.A. in Studies in Race & Ethnicity, ‘07), India: Misha will develop a collection of poems that delves into the complexities of history, home, and diasporic nostalgia.

Brett Dietz (M.S. in Civil & Environmental Engineering, ‘07), Netherlands: Brett will study the impact of a recent wind power incentive policy in the Netherlands and examine whether such a subsidy could succeed or fail in the United States.

Jonathan Dunlap (B.A. in Human Biology, ‘08), Ecuador: Jonathan will study mobile surgery with the Cinterandes Foundation, evaluate its safety and efficacy, and determine whether this model can be applied with similar success to other developing countries.

Jessamyn Edra (B.A. in English, ‘09), Philippines: Jessamyn will complete a short story collection, while working with the University of Philippines Institute for Creative Writing and volunteering at a women’s community health organization.

Alexandra (Sasha) Filippova (B.A. in Human Biology, '07), Russia: Sasha will study the evolution of Russia’s relationship with NATO over the last decade in order to understand Russia’s brief rapprochement with and increasing hostility towards NATO.

Deshka Foster (B.A. in Human Biology, ‘08), Malaysia: Deshka will conduct research on malaria prevalence and diagnostics at the University of Malaysia Sarawak, specifically studying Plasmodium knowlesi, a species of simian malaria recently discovered to infect humans.

Hannah Gilula (M.A. in Sociology, ‘09), Brazil: Hannah will explore the urban landscape of 1908 Rio de Janeiro, using Joao de Rio's writings to create a detailed multi-layered historical digital map of the city at that time.

Rebecca Grossman-Kahn (B.A. in Human Biology, ‘08), Brazil: Rebecca’s examination of the support and resources rural women use to make decision about breastfeeding will help determine best practices for community-based promotion of exclusive breastfeeding.

Stephanie Hausladen (B.A. in Economics and International Relations, '07), Moldova: Stephanie will teach English at Cahul University as well as volunteer in a children's home.

Bradley Heinz (B.A. in Anthropology, ‘08), Jordan: Bradley will work with NGOs serving refugees in Jordan to compile written and visual ethnographic work investigating the histories and future plans of Iraqi youth living in exile.

Kathryn Howard (B.S. in Mathematics, ‘09), Switzerland: Kathryn will study at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and will also research agent-based models of human cooperation in the context of public goods.

Daniel Le (B.S. in Mathematics, ‘09), Russia: Daniel will research applications of algebraic geometry to number theory, while taking mathematics and language classes at the Independent University of Moscow.

Silvia Loica-Mersa (B.S. in Biological Science, '08), Romania: Silvia will investigate the role of private, nonprofit organizations in Romania's public health system.

Bria Long (B.A. in Human Biology, ‘09), France: Bria’s project in psycholinguistics will study how and when phonological grammar is acquired, by comparing perceptual effects and their neurological correlates in French and Japanese infants.

Niko Milonopoulos (B.A. in Political Science, ‘09), European Union: Niko will investigate the prospects of developing a common E.U. counterproliferation policy by both studying at King’s College London and conducting research in Brussels.

Sara Parke (B.A. in Human Biology, ‘09), Canada: Sara will work with the Canadian National Core for Neuroethics to identify barriers and incentives for integrating ethics into neuroimaging research.

Lauren Peate (B.A. in Economics, ‘09), Morocco: Lauren will examine how microfinance can empower women in Morocco and will make recommendations to microfinance institutions on how to best support female borrowers.

Shannon Randolph (Ph.D. Candidate in Anthropology), Cameroon: Shannon will investigate socio-cultural motives for urban consumers and traders in the controversial wild animal meat trade in Cameroon.

Andrew Rominger (B.S. in Biological Sciences, ‘09), Chile: Andrew will conduct research at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, to advance the conceptual development of ecological theories, with the goal of improving conservation strategies.

Michael Seely (M.A. in Documentary Film & Video, ‘05), Poland: Through studio and field work, Michael will examine the art and craft of the Polish documentary film tradition by making a series of three short documentary films.

Jared Sun (B.A. in Human Biology, ‘09), South Africa: Jared will develop and evaluate an emergency first aid and first response model that will teach basic life-saving procedures to violent, urban communities in Cape Town.

Karl Telleen (M.S. in Civil Engineering, ‘04), Switzerland: Karl will study the use of high-performance building materials in structural preservation, investigating new technologies for increasing the longevity of existing buildings and bridges.

Olga Trusova (M.A. in Education, ‘08), Ukraine: Olga will develop an educational program for girls and young women to raise awareness about issues of human trafficking by introducing innovative technology into the classroom.

Michael Wilkerson (B.A. in Political Science, ‘09), Uganda: Michael will study the role of the Ugandan media in the country’s public policy, to better understand how the press contributes to economic and democratic growth.

Emily Yang Yu (B.S./B.A. in Biology and Music, ‘09), China: Emily will be evaluating the efficacy of foreign medical assistance programs for cleft lip and palates patients in China.

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