2025

[placeholder: Laura Cleves, a rising sophomore planning a joint concentration in Social Studies and Environmental Science and Public Policy, is exploring Harvard’s ties to colonialism. She is one of two inaugural Caleb Cheeshahteaumuck & Joel Iacoomes Fellows and will be working under the mentorship of Philip Deloria and others.]

Christian is a rising junior currently concentrating in Social Studies and English. He is passionate about studying Filipino American history and literature, with broad interests in unpacking legacies of radicalization and colonialism. As a result, he is eager to work as a Caleb Cheeshahteaumuck and Joel Iacommes Fellow to explore indigenous history and settler-colonialism through the archives. On campus, he is a director of PBHA’s Chinatown Afterschool Program (CHAP), and you can find him making goofy faces with the students or raving about Toni Morrison in a casual conversation.

[placeholder: Amann Mahajan, a rising sophomore considering concentrations in History and Applied Math, is studying the growing trend of unionization among elite professionals under the guidance of Richard B. Freeman.]

Sarp is a rising junior from Istanbul in Cabot House, concentrating in Social Studies and Economics. He is interested in law as both a discipline and a force for change, particularly in the areas of technology governance and labor policy. This summer, he is excited to work on Professor Richard B. Freeman’s research project examining the rapid rise in unionization across American higher education institutions. On campus, Sarp is actively involved with the Institute of Politics Global Affairs Program, the Harvard Review of Philosophy, and the Radcliffe Institute. In his free time, you can find him reading on the Quad lawn, writing short stories and plays, or listening to music while walking along the Charles.

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Harry is a rising sophomore from Charleston, SC, in Mather House planning on concentrating in Statistics on the Bioinformatics track. His interests include psychopathology and public health.  This summer, he is excited to be working with Professor John Weisz to analyze the efficacy of youth psychotherapies for specific mental health conditions. On campus, he is a part of CrimsonEMS, Room 13, and WHRB 95.3 FM.

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Alex is a rising junior at Pforzheimer House and originally hails from Tamuning, Guam. He is concentrating in psychology with a secondary in music and is especially interested in infant cognition and developmental studies. This summer, he is very excited to work in Dr. Spelke’s lab and explore how children navigate, count, and perceive the world. On campus, Alex sings jazz a cappella with the Harvard Din & Tonics and enjoys chatting in the dining hall.

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Aaron is a rising senior in Quincy House from Virginia Beach, Virginia. He is double concentrating in Linguistics and Economics with a secondary in EMR (Ethnicity, Migration, and Rights) and a language citation in Korean. His primary research interests are in language acquisition and phonology but also enjoys learning about the intersection of language and the entertainment industry. Aaron is particularly active in clubs that involve Asian and Asian-American affairs, from leading the Harvard Philippine forum to dancing with the Asian American Dance Troupe. In his free time, Aaron loves exploring the Boston dance community and performing at dance showcases and exhibitions. 

Jae (she/her/hers) is a rising third-year from New Jersey double concentrating in Psychology and East Asian Studies. Broadly, she is interested in the intersections of clinical and social psychology, especially regarding stigma and marginalization. This summer, she is excited to continue working in Professor Mark Hatzenbuehler’s Biopsychosocial Effects of Stigma (BEST) Lab on a new project about LGBTQ-affirmative cognitive behavioral therapy. In her spare time, Jae loves reading and writing, as well as walking along the Charles River in front of her home, Dunster House.

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Charlotte is a rising senior in Currier House from Miami Beach, Florida. She is concentrating in Psychology with a secondary in Global Health and Health Policy. Her interests include psychopathology, stigma, mental health awareness, and clinical psychology. This summer she is looking forward to working with Dr. Kristin Javaras at McLean Hospital, where she will be conducting research on understanding eating disorders with a focus on exercise behavior. On campus, Charlotte is a Division 1 athlete on the Harvard-Radcliffe Varsity Lightweight Rowing Team, and in her free time, enjoys baking and cooking, running along the Charles, and exploring new coffee shops and restaurants around Boston with her friends!

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Eunice is a rising senior from Orange County, CA, studying History of Science and Human Developmental & Regenerative Biology. She’s a proud resident of Quincy House! This summer, she’s excited to conduct research mapping the history of urban heat waves, especially because she grew up with heat waves in southern California. In her free time, she loves to go to concerts, collect postcards and records, and explore cafes

Anthony is a rising junior from Erie, Pennsylvania. He lives in Eliot House and has a double concentration in History of Art and Architecture on the Architecture Studies track and Government. Intending to pursue a legal career, Anthony’s passion for civil rights has guided him to work with Professor George Aumoithe this summer studying the political, legal, and economic history of medical scarcity. On campus, Anthony is the Program Director at Harvard Radio Broadcasting and volunteers with the Small Claims Advisory Service. For fun, he enjoys Facebook Marketplace, singing, and hiking Lake Erie.

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Andrew Kang is a rising junior in Dunster House concentrating in Social Studies and Statistics. They’re excited to work on Professor Usmani’s project investigating American mass incarceration this summer. On campus, Andrew co-leads the Harvard Undergraduate Meditation Club.