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: Salonee Singh ’24
Salonee Singh '24 shares the impact that studying in Switzerland had on her IAPA studies as well as how it will help her navigate potential careers after graduation.
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Student Spotlight: Ariela Rosenzweig ’24
Ariela Rosenzweig ’24 explains how her experience in Sarajevo was invaluable to her IAPA studies.
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Student Spotlight: Matthew Lioe ’24
Matthew Lioe ’24 shares how receiving a Watson Grant award contributed to his IAPA studies.
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Student Spotlight: Annette Lee ’23
Annette Lee '23 shares her most rewarding experiences and the Watson Professors who have made an impact during her time at Brown
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The Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs has appointed 10 master's of public affairs students to its Director’s Fellowship cohort for the 2022-2023 academic year. Following a pilot launch the previous year, the Watson Director’s Fellowship Program connects MPA students to research opportunities alongside faculty across Watson’s Centers and Initiatives.
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Student Spotlight: Kethural Manokaran ’23 MPH/MPA
Kethural Manokaran ’23 MPH/MPA shares her experience at the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs and what she envisions for her future.
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Student Spotlight: Katie Goldenberg ’23
Katie Goldenberg ’23 shares her experience as the Chair of the Watson Student Advisory Council
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Alumni Spotlight: Anant Trivedi ’22 MPA
Anant Trivedi ’22 MPA discusses his experience in the Brown MPA program and how it prepared him for his current role as a Business Technology Analyst for Deloitte Consulting.
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Alumni Spotlight: Emmery Brakke ’22 MPA
Emmery Brakke ’22 MPA reflects on her time as a graduate student and how she uses the skills she gained from the Brown MPA program in her role as a Legislative Fiscal Analyst for the State of Rhode Island, Senate Fiscal Office.
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Alumni Spotlight: Natalia Brusco ’22 MPA
Natalia Brusco ’22 MPA shares her experience in the Brown MPA program and how it contributed to success in her career as an Analyst for Pallas Advisors.
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Student Spotlight: Ben Frigon ’22.5
Ben Frigon ’22.5 shares his experience as a Watson Senior Fellow Student Liaison as well as his work on human rights, diversity and inclusion.
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Student Spotlight: Emily Rockwell ’22
Emily Rockwell ‘22 reflects on her experience as an IAPA DUG leader and Research Assistant with the Watson Institute.
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