Current Fellows

[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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Cecilia is an incoming junior concentrating in Psychology on the general track with a secondary in East Asian Studies. She just finished her Chinese and Vietnamese citations! She is particularly interested in how the intersection of psychology, culture, and language acquisition impacts the way individuals perceive the world. This summer she is excited to work with Dr. Bergelson and her team as we explore the contributing factors to word learning in infancy and how caregiver input may contribute to different learning timescales. Outside of academics, she loves to dance, play video games, and attempt cooking!

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.

Sylvia is a rising senior in Winthrop House from northeast Ohio. She is concentrating in psychology with a secondary in Women, Gender, & Sexuality studies and will be starting work on her thesis project this summer. Under the supervision of Dr. Richard McNally, her project addresses the question of how pregnancy may affect ADHD symptoms and severity. Outside of academics, Sylvia is a member of the Harvard Band, a peer counselor, and a student organizer/activist. In her free time, Sylvia enjoys reading, crafting, playing with her cat, Aslan, and trying new restaurants and activities on day trips.

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!

Charlotte is a rising sophomore moving into Lowell House next fall, likely studying a combination of philosophy, statistics, and government. Right now, she wants to ask clear questions, mainly these two: “what do we mean by that?” and “how do we know?” 

Vagueness is her mortal enemy. 

This summer, she is excited to work at the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments (CHSI), described (30 years ago) as “one of Harvard’s most delightful secrets.” She looks forward to working with Prof. Marcus, Dr. Gorman, and her fellow summer fellows. At CHSI, along with learning about museums and provenance work, she will look into the general history of science at Harvard—how we understood the investigation of the natural world. Specifically, how instruments were used to *teach* this process of investigation. 

On campus, she enjoys working with the Crimson and the Intellectual Vitality Initiative, walking to new places around town, and working out unfinished thoughts over coffee. 

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.

Harrison is a rising sophomore in Cabot House from Nanjing, China, planning to concentrate in Government and French. He is particularly interested in Quantitative Social Science, Political Economy, and Intellectual Property Law. This summer, he is working on “The Contracting State: The Politics and Consequences of Government Use of Private Contractors” with Professor Alisha Holland and Professor Gautam Nair, conducting literature review on the politics of contracting and analyzing statistics across various sectors and countries to produce a global comparison. In his free time, Harrison enjoys music, running, and exploring restaurants in Cambridge and Boston.

Christina Hu is a rising senior in Leverett House, double concentrating in Statistics and Social Studies. Her interests span religious studies, education, cross-cultural theory, and statistical methodology. This summer, she is excited to work with Professor Feyaad Allie on a project examining university student protests in India and their implications for democratic engagement. In her free time, she enjoys singing, reading, and capturing life through film photography.

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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.