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John Ahrens is a PhD candidate in the Dept of Chemical & Biological Engineering @ McCormick School of Engineering developing programmable multiprotein structures by using DNA as a molecular glue:
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"Even if something fails in science, the process of doing good research still leads to new and exciting ideas in all sorts of areas." John Ahrens, PhD Candidate in Chemical and Biological Engineering
November 18, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Attend a Navigating the US Sociopolitical Context in Higher Education facilitated workshop on Nov. 11 from 4:30–6:00 PM @ TGS Commons. This program will educate/empower you to successfully engage in sensitive conversations & navigate interpersonal dynamics: forms.tgs.northwestern.edu/view.php?id=...
October 29, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Apply for the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society. Named in honor of Dr. Edward Alexander Bouchet, the Society celebrates scholars who embody the highest ideals of scholarship, leadership, character, service, & advocacy. Apply by Nov. 14: www.tgs.northwestern.edu/success/rete...
"Celebrating scholars who embody the highest ideals of scholarship, leadership, character, service, and advocacy."
October 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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TGS was proud to induct 8 new Presidential Fellows into the Society of Fellows on Monday. We celebrated the newest fellows and heard an evocative and moving presentation by 1st-year Fellow Natalia Molebatsi titled “Time Travel Poetics: Black Feminist Poetry Performance & Geographies of Liberation.”
October 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Peter Carlson is a PhD student in the Dept of Chemistry @ Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences, investigating how a molecule’s electrons interact w/ its atomic structure during a chemical reaction using ultrafast laser spectroscopy: www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-pe...
"Growing up, chemistry was the science of wizardry." Peter Carlson, PhD Student in Chemistry
October 22, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Attend virtual Fall 2025 Mentoring Up + Down Workshops for PhD students! Learn more and register by Sunday, October 19: forms.tgs.northwestern.edu/view.php?id=...
October 15, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Ryan Forelli is a PhD student in Computer Engineering in the McCormick School of Engineering. His research focuses on building faster, smarter, and more adaptable AI systems to support high-speed scientific experimentation: www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-pe...
"Rest isn't wasted time; it's part of what keeps your passion sustainable." Ryan Forelli, PhD Student in Computer Engineering
September 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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View the NPAW 2025 calendar for a comprehensive list of NPAW events and giveaways that are free and open to all Northwestern postdoctoral scholars: postdocs.northwestern.edu/announcement...
September 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Happy National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) 2025!

During the week of Monday, September 15 – Friday, September 19, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) invites all postdoctoral scholars to join us in celebrating NPAW!
September 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Jenny Bartloff is a postdoctoral fellow at Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and the Feinberg School of Medicine. Her research focuses on developing technology to improve walking for people with neurologic conditions. Learn more here: www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-pe...
"A single conversation can open doors and help you see what's possible." Jenny Bartloff, Postdoctoral Fellow in the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
September 9, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Madeline Melzer is a PhD candidate in the Driskill Graduate Program and Department of Cell & Developmental Biology at @nufeinbergmed.bsky.social, researching how cells survive disruption, including genetic mutations & cancer treatments. www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-pe...
"Having a new result from an experiment-pushing experiment— on that bubble of knowledge—is one of the most rewarding and exciting experiences can imagine." Madeline Melzer, PhD Candidate in the Driskill Graduate Program and Department of Cell & Developmental Biology
August 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Amanda Ziyi Fu is a PhD candidate in the Dept of Political Science @ Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences studying early 1900s East Asian women who challenged imperialism by turning relationships, marriage, & family into building blocks for political change. www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-pe...
"In the broadest sense, I study women revolutionaries who challenged what politics could be." Amanda Ziyi Fu, PhD Candidate in the Department of Political Science
August 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Why does Northwestern research matter to you? Share your #ResearchMatters story. Northwestern invites everyone to share their perspectives on why research matters to you and how research has impacted your community. Add your own perspective now: www.northwestern.edu/research-nu/...
Research Matters. Join us as the Northwestern community reflects on the scope and impact of research.
August 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Jakob Reinke is a PhD candidate in the Dept of Materials Science & Engineering in the McCormick School of Engineering. His research focuses on finding better, cheaper materials that can make hydrogen-based energy systems more efficient, durable, and scalable: www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-pe...
"When the time came to apply to grad school, I really liked the research and the environment in my lab group, as well as being in Chicago." Jakob Reinke, PhD Candidate in Materials Science and Engineering
August 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Casandra “Clover” Moisanu is a PhD candidate in the Dept of Chemistry @ Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences. They create complex molecular materials by combining charged molecules using a donut-shaped molecule called calix[4]pyrrole to hold them in place.
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"The reality that I am one of only α few people in the world working on these kinds of materials is both rewarding and challenging." Casandra "Clover" Moisanu, PhD Candidate in the Department of Chemistry
July 29, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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TGS Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Success (GPS) is accepting applications from 3rd- through 5th-year graduate students for the 9-month paid GPS Graduate Internship. Apply by the priority deadline of Friday, August 1.

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Apply now for the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Success Graduate Internship. Priority application deadline is Friday, August 1.
July 23, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Akash Pandey is a PhD candidate in the Dept of Mechanical Engineering in the McCormick School of Engineering. He develops explainable deep-learning models to study and predict protein behavior, uncovering the drivers of traits like stability and strength. www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-pe...
"Northwestern truly embodies the essence of collaborative work." Akash Pandey, PhD Candidate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering
July 22, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Congratulations to Ray Buckner, a doctoral candidate in religious studies, for being named a 2025 Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellow. Learn more here: Buckner is one of 20 fellows from this year's prestigious cohort. bit.ly/44BuCzw
July 18, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Alex Evenchik is a PhD candidate in the Dept of Materials Science/Engineering in the McCormick School of Engineering. He designs & 3D prints muscle-like materials for use in robotics to enhance prosthetics, agriculture, & human-machine interaction. www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-pe...
"I aspire to combine the tools of materials science and engineering with the methods of public health to develop accessible material systems that make communities healthier." Alex Evenchik, PhD Candidate in Materials Science and Engineering and Master of Public Health Student
July 15, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Madison Bardot is a PhD candidate in the Department of Chemistry in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences. In her research, she works with a new class of materials to create strong and flexible chain mail-shaped polymers. Learn more here: www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-pe...
"I love the continuous discovery in science. When I am working in the lab I feel like α kid—constantly in awe of what is possible." Madison Bardot, PhD Candidate in the Department of Chemistry
July 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Kyla Knauf is a PhD candidate in the Department of Plant Biology and Conservation in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences. She researches the effects of early snowmelt on plant reproduction.

Learn more in our Spotlight Series here: www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-pe...
"I am inspired by the beauty and resilience of the natural world." Kyla Knauf, PhD candidate in the department of plant biology and conservation.
July 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Abdul Latif Bamba is a PhD candidate in the Electrical Engineering Department in the McCormick School of Engineering. His research centers on nanophotonics—particularly the ways in which light interacts with nanoparticles.
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"I am motivated to use the privileges I often take for granted to bridge gaps in in accessibility through human-centered research." TGS Spotlight Abdul Latif Bamba, PhD Candidate Electrical Engineering
June 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Caylee Silvers is a first-year PhD student in the Driskill Graduate Program in Life Sciences in the Feinberg School of Medicine. She is a recipient of the prestigious Ryan Fellowship.

Learn more in our Spotlight Series here: www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-pe...
"We're always evolving, and as we learn and grow, our plans shift." Caylee Silvers, PhD Student in the Driskill Graduate Program in Life Sciences
June 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Simone Cambridge is a PhD student in the Department of Art History in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences. Partly inspired by her late grandmother’s writings, her recent work focuses on the history of craft and textiles in the Black Caribbean diaspora: www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/our-pe...
"Studying art history has become a way for me to tap into ideas about connection, hope, and creativity." Simone Cambridge, PhD Student in the Department of Art History
June 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Two remarkable TGS students have joined the 2025 class of Paul & Daisy Soros Fellows: Devika Ranjan, PhD candidate in Performance Studies, and JK Anowe, MFA/MFA student in the Litowitz Creative Writing Graduate Program.

Read more about Devika and JK here: www.tgs.northwestern.edu/about/news/2...
May 21, 2025 at 8:06 PM