Student Achievements
10 Students Elected to Phi Beta Kappa
In its first meeting of the 2024-25 academic year, the Hamilton Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa elected 10 members of the Class of 2025:
- Henry Boehm, economics
- Rebecca Dalphin, physics
- Sabina Feder, interdisciplinary studies
- Luke Hayes, history
- Carina Jones, biology
- Brian Wang, mathematics and philosophy
- Rongchen Wang, computer science and sociology
- Katherine Withers, sociology
- Kathryn Woodruff, Hispanic studies
- Chenyue Yang, art and economics
Robinson ’25 Researches Climate Adaptation
As a 2024-25 Hamilton Senior Fellow, Clare Robinson ’25 will spend the year conducting intensive individual research. Her project will involve a look at rural stakeholders’ perceptions of climate adaptation and mitigation in Central New York and the Canterbury region of New Zealand.
“I spent eight months before this semester living in New Zealand talking to farmers, politicians, and environmental activists about increasing environmental regulations and how they impact rural communities,” said Robinson, who is working with advisors Aaron Strong in environmental studies and Jaime Kucinskas in sociology. “Here in New York, I am looking more at renewable energy transitions in the region (growing installations of solar and wind energy) and how rural communities feel about these changes and how it affects their lives.”
Abdallah ’25 Selected as George Washington Carver Intern
Sarra Ben Abdallah ’25 spent the summer as one of six students selected as a George Washington Carver intern. Through the prestigious internship, students gain firsthand experience in both the public and private sides of operating an international nonprofit while increasing their understanding of the worldwide fight against hunger, malnutrition, and poverty.
“I was able to contribute to projects that aim to address food security and sustainable practices,” said Abdallah, an economics and world politics major. “This internship enhanced my research skills and provided valuable insights into how science and policy intersect to tackle global challenges.”
Since its inception in 2001, the GWC internship program has impacted over 350 students worldwide. The program provides them with the opportunity to take significant responsibility and initiative in planning and carrying out a wide range of projects including event planning, youth programming, archival research, communications, and more.
Academic Achievement Prizes Awarded at Convocation
A round of applause! 60 students were awarded 68 academic achievement prizes at Convocation on Aug. 28.
Klink ’25 Writes Op-Ed in The National Interest
Lena Klink ’25 wrote an op-ed, “Can Europe Defend Itself? — Continental defense will require a shift in mindset in both Brussels and Washington” that appeared on Sept. 7 in The National Interest. Klink, a French and Francophone studies major, was a summer intern at the award-winning online publication focusing on defense issues, national security, military affairs and hardware, foreign policy, and U.S. politics.
Mizarek ’25 Writes Op-ed for The Gleaner
Elise Mizarek ’25, who served as a summer communications intern at earthday.org, wrote an op-ed “Workers in the inferno” for The Gleaner, Jamaica, West Indies. Mizarek is an environmental studies major.
Student Writes Op-Ed for the Rome Sentinel
Writing under the pseudonym Yulina Novodvorskaya, a student penned an op-ed, ‘Hope for Change in Russia’ in the Aug. 10 Rome (N.Y.) Sentinel.
Faculty and Staff Achievements
Read about what Hamilton’s faculty and staff members have been working on since the beginning of the academic year — research grants, published books, delivered papers, positions at national organizations, and more.
Kudos! is a roundup that highlights noteworthy student, faculty and staff news, including awards, published scholarly work, presentations at regional or national conferences, upcoming or recent media appearances, and other accolades. To be considered for the next edition, please send pertinent information to pr@hamilton.edu.
