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Chloe hopes to work in public policy, using her skills in economic research and programming to better understand and develop solutions for urban, environmental, and monetary problems in the United States.

Interested in working closely with faculty and doing field work abroad is what led Claire to her graduate program. Her dream is to work overseas for an economic development project.

Maggie developed a passion for museums as a medium for telling stories and shaping public awareness of important issues. She wants to uplift voices that have been underrepresented throughout history and share stories that have been suppressed by the dominant narratives often seen in museums.

Hailing from Los Angeles and DJing on the side, Tiffani is the first in her family to graduate college. She hopes to become an expert in government policy and anthropology relating to labor issues and rights.

Originally from India, the Dean’s Scholarship provided Riya with the resources necessary to pursue a degree in the United States. She’s passionate about contributing to the global momentum towards cleaner energy grids and the shift from fossil fuels to sustainable energy sources.

Matthew hopes to publish a short story collection or novel oriented around South Korean folklore and myths, but with a modern twist.

Three Dean's Scholarship recipients reflect on their experiences as graduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Seneth is drawn to experiences at the intersection of cutting-edge data analysis and environmental regeneration. She’s interested in opportunities that tap into how data science can help mitigate climate change.

Having classmates, friends, and neighbors as refugees and migrants while growing up in West Africa, Eric took an interest in immigration issues from an early age. He wishes to advocate for the rights of asylum seekers and migrants.

Arturo is a San Francisco native who has been interested in local activism from a young age. He wants to solve poverty not just in San Francisco, but all over the world.