Having already done a considerable amount of research before this summer, I had a strong idea of what to expect from this program. Indeed, I’ve even completed work through the UHC Research Fellowship, a program very similar in structure and philosophy to the Brackenridge Fellowship. But this was my first experience as a full-time researcher,…

Trying to communicate my research (and the importance thereof) has long been a struggle of mine. After spending weeks or months absorbed in niche academic journals and self-contained studies, it can be easy to forget that our purpose as researchers is to bring our findings into the world, not keep them for ourselves. I have…

My initial draw to the Brackenridge Fellowship was the prospect of connecting with passionate students from across the academic spectrum. To me, this aspect of the program is just as important as the research I am undertaking through it. As someone with so many jumbled interests (see my introductory post), interdisciplinarity has proven foundational to…

Hello! I’m Danny Turillo, a rising junior majoring in Political Science and Economics, minoring in Italian (and possibly some other things), and pursuing a certificate in Transatlantic Studies. On campus, I serve as a Resident Assistant and student researcher (most recently through GSPIA, where I studied the European migrant crisis) and am active in Quiz…