The Graduate Resident Fellow (GRF) lives in a West Campus House and supports the House Professor-Dean, Assistant Dean, and House Fellows in creating a positive, vibrant and academically engaging residential community; serves as mentor, and role model to undergraduate residents; and serves in a leadership role for academic enrichment by promoting a variety of programs and activities.
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Talia is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Communication at Cornell University. Broadly, her research examines how emerging technologies are represented in media, popular culture, and policy.
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Hi, I am a Palestinian citizen living in Israel. I am a second year JSD student at the Law department at Cornell.
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Hi! This is my second year at Becker as a GRF. I'm excited to see everyone who's returning and just as excited to meet new Becker people. I like sailing, herbal tea, painting, cooking, gluten free desserts, and playing video games.
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Hi! My name is Rouzbeh, and I grew up in the Los Angeles area. I am earning a PhD in Human Behavior and Design, and my research focuses on how the physical environment influences wellbeing.
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Greetings! Trifosa was born in North Sumatra, Indonesia. She is a first-year Natural Resources and Environmental Ph.D. student researching grassland birds and renewable energy in New York State.