Student Experience
The Watson Institute houses several undergraduate and graduate programs that take an interdisciplinary, comparative approach to policy-relevant learning in the social sciences. Our programs are designed to inspire today’s engaged scholars and creative thinkers to become tomorrow’s leaders in international and public affairs.
Student Experience
The Watson Institute houses several undergraduate and graduate programs that take an interdisciplinary, comparative approach to policy-relevant learning in the social sciences. Our programs are designed to inspire today’s engaged scholars and creative thinkers to become tomorrow’s leaders in international and public affairs.
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Student Spotlight: Lizbeth Lucero ’24 MPA
First-generation college graduate Lizbeth Lucero, who aims to make public policies more inclusive and equitable, appreciates the diversity of faculty and fellow students in Brown’s Master of Public Affairs program.
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The Brown University junior explored policymaking and governance through a hands-on internship with the office of the Rhode Island governor.
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Master’s Ceremony: ‘Strike fear into the hearts of complacency and silence.’
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This year’s Fulbright awardees will begin teaching and research assignments in 25 countries across five continents in Fall 2023.
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International and Public Affairs concentrators Chloe Sik and Kaila Sung turned their final assignment in Professor Jeff Colgan's Politics of Climate Change course into an award-nominated startup.
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Student Spotlight: Ellis Clark ’23
Senior International and Public Affairs concentrator Ellis Clark created a foundation to help improve standardized test scores of Detroit public school students.
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Group Independent Study Project with Watson Military Fellows
During their time at the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, Military Fellows advise and mentor students. On this page, we highlight the research of Brown students who have worked closely with Military Fellows. These papers are the culmination of a research partnership between the student and fellow.
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Student Spotlight: Logan Danker ’24
Junior International and Public Affairs concentrator Logan Danker has already embedded himself in Providence's political and non-profit world.
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First-year student Justin Bolsen took first place in the ‘Jeopardy! High School Reunion’ tournament, landing him a $100,000 prize and a spot in the next Tournament of Champions.
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Alumni Spotlight: Benjamin Lopez ’22 MPA
Benjamin Lopez ’22 MPA discusses his experience in the Brown MPA program and how it prepared him for his current role as the Digital Communications Manager / Press Assistant for the Washington office of Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández.
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Student Spotlight: Michelle Alas Molina ’25
Born in El Salvador, Brown sophomore Michelle Alas Molina emigrated to the San Francisco Bay Area with her parents when she was two. She says her background has made her "passionate about immigration and education" and drives her mission to "ensure equity and access for all to a good education and to help immigrants navigate bureaucratic systems despite language barriers."
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Student Spotlight: Anushka Srivastava ’24
Anushka Srivastava, a junior concentrator in the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs' International and Public Affairs (IAPA) program, is taking a leave of absence during the spring 2023 semester to intern in the office of United Nations Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield.
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