Sciences Spotlights
Our Sciences Spotlight series profiles students, faculty, and alumni associated with GC Sciences programs. Explore below to meet members of our community and learn more about the classroom experiences, research opportunities, and other academic activities available to you at the Graduate Center.

Our Sciences Spotlight series profiles students, faculty, and alumni associated with GC Sciences programs. Explore below to meet members of our community and learn more about the classroom experiences, research opportunities, and other academic activities available to you at the Graduate Center.
Latest Spotlights
Latest Student Spotlights
Feb 14, 2023
Science Student Spotlight: Samantha Delaney
The Biochemistry Ph.D. student received a prestigious National Cancer Institute fellowship for her research on colorectal cancer tumors.
- Student News
Jan 30, 2023
Science Student Spotlight: Justin Engstler
The Nanoscience master’s student has co-authored four journal articles.
- Student News
Oct 17, 2022
Back for Her Ph.D., Alumna Finds Promise in a New Field
Cognitive Neuroscience master’s grad finds appeal in the research and career possibilities of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences.
- GC Stories
- Student News
- Alumni News
Aug 10, 2022
Manuel Lema is on a Mission to Create Synthetic Mucus Proteins
Chemistry Ph.D. student says synthetic mucins have huge commercial potential.
- GC Stories
- Student News
Latest Faculty Spotlights
Mar 1, 2023
It’s True. It’s Getting Harder to Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Neuroscientist Orie Shafer explains why modern living keeps us up at night and how we can get some decent shuteye.
- GC Stories
- Faculty News
- Research News
Jan 23, 2023
Science Faculty Spotlight: Andrew Wolfe
A biochemist seeks more effective and equitable ways to treat lung, pancreatic, and colon cancers.
- Faculty News
Jan 19, 2023
Theoretical Physicist Li Ge Uses Microlaser to Expand Dimensions of Qubits
The discovery may help to usher in the next generation of quantum computer technologies.
- GC Stories
- Faculty News
- Research News
Jan 11, 2023
Science Faculty Spotlight: Ana Carnaval
A biodiversity scientist who grew up in Brazil is passionate about addressing the global extinction crisis through research and advocacy.
- Faculty News
Latest Alumni Spotlights
Feb 22, 2023
Alumna Becomes Delaware's First Environmental Justice Coordinator
The Earth and Environmental Sciences grad will work with marginalized communities to address water quality and climate change.
- GC Stories
- Alumni News
Feb 6, 2023
Science Alumni Spotlight: Gisselle Mejía (Ph.D. ’22, Earth and Environmental Sciences)
Now a postdoctoral fellow at Dartmouth, Mejía studies soil microbes in urban and rural forests.
- Alumni News
Nov 15, 2022
Ph.D. Grad Uses Computational Chemistry for Drug Discovery
Biochemistry alumna moves into pharma with a goal to impact people’s lives.
- GC Stories
- Alumni News
Oct 31, 2022
Alumnus Dennis Liotta, Who Transformed HIV Treatment, Shares His New Discoveries and Advice
Liotta, whose HIV medicines turned the disease from a death sentence into a manageable condition, spoke about his work on new drugs and gave tips to students.
- GC Stories
- Alumni News