Peer Mentoring Program

I'm Frank, a History and Science concentrator in Adams from Farmers Branch, TX. 

I'm curious about how science shapes what we deem healthy, how we argue, and the technologies that help us do it. While conducting faculty-supervised research in 91R, I made a podcast about a California medical facility that set me on a summer covering Silicon Valley and making podcasts in San Francisco. The summer after my first History and Science seminar, I covered abortion rights and young voters for the NPR station serving Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. I've helped department faculty research industrial psychology, brainwashing, and artificial intelligence integration in psychotherapy. I currently write about Darwinism's influence on Chinese political decision-making, a portion of which was awarded the Ferguson Prize.

Outside History and Science, I led research for an Audible Originals show on ADHD and Adderall, produce a podcast on U.S.-China relations with the New York Times' former Beijing Bureau Chief, and led digital strategy for The Harvard Crimson. Happy to chat and answer any questions anytime!

I am an international student from Singapore double concentrating in Sociology and History of Science, with a secondary in education studies. Within history of science, I'm interested in the bio-politics of assisted reproduction technologies, conceptions of intelligence and psychometric testing, and studies of empathy in relation to artificial intelligence.

Hi everyone! My name is Wasan, and I'm a senior in Dunster House who is originally from Massachusetts. I’m concentrating in History and Science, as well as Chemical and Physical Biology! Last year in junior tutorial, I explored the history of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance in America. Outside of classes, I’m involved in research and volunteer at the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter. I also love reading/writing poetry, taking walks (especially by the Charles!), and spending time with loved ones. 

Hi! My name is Nafisa, and I’m a current junior in Eliot studying History of Science on the Medicine & Society track. I’m also pursuing a citation in ASL and am pre-med! My academic interests center around the ways that the history and construction of race intersect with medicine. Right now, for my Junior Tutorial, I’m exploring the medicalization of grief in the late 20th century and how these intense feelings were quantified and categorized medically. Outside of academics, I’m involved with the Harvard Health Policy Review and Wellness Educators. I’m also a huge fan of the arts and traveling! I love reading a good poetry book, wandering around art museums, and going to concerts!

Hi! I’m Chun-Yu (Danny), a Taiwanese senior in Kirkland House concentrating in History & Science and Integrative Biology. Within History & Science, I focus on multi-scale policy dynamics, exploring topics such as population planning in East Asia and debates over e-waste processing in Ghana. Additionally, I research the savanna–rainforest transition in the Bateke Plateau, Congo, to better understand the dynamics of ecosystem change. My academic interests span anthropology, paleontology, and sustainable development. Outside of academics, I love visiting museums and hiking.

I'm Chris, a junior in Social Studies and HistSci on the History of Science track. My interests span science denialism, public health, public history, and the lively relationship between science, media, and pop culture. I'm fascinated by go-between figures and boundary-work. I love exploring archives in and around Boston and, when not in class, I edit for The Crimson's magazine and work with students through PBHA. Ask me about joining and combining disciplines, research pathways, or anything else you have on your mind!

Hi! My name is Mirika, and I'm a senior in Mather, double-concentrating in History and Science (on the Science and Society track) and Molecular and Cellular Biology. My academic interests include understanding the history of healing, traditional medicine, and medicalization, and using this contextualization to inform our approaches to medical treatment and global healthcare. Outside of class, I enjoy running, photography, and spending time outdoors. 

Hello all! My name is Kit and I am a senior in Pfoho :) My interest in public health policy drew me to the History of Science and I have loved the concentration so far. It lets me analyze questions about the ethics of public health interventions from a historical perspective and think deeply about how institutions have valued different types of knowledge over time. I am interested in the creation of sciences to understand urban disorder in the second half of the 20th century and how modern researchers have been disentangling the lingering impacts of these sciences from their work. Please reach out if you too are interested in the history of public health, STS frameworks, and/or the intersections of science and governance. I also love knitting and going for runs so if you ever want to have a crafting session or run together let me know!

Hi! My name is Mahbuba and I'm a Bengali-American from Brooklyn, NYC! I am double concentrating in Neuroscience and History & Science and am a pre-medical student involved in a lot of volunteer orgs on and off-campus. I'm also interesting in photography, creative writing, visual art, and poetry and trying to explore the more literary publications and student orgs on campus! I love learning about new languages, being involved in BASHA (Bengali Association of Students at Harvard), reading YA contemporary romance, and pretending to know how to skateboard. I'm open to talking about all things neuro- and/or history of science-related! :) 

Hi! My name is Charlotte, and I’m from the beautiful city of Jacksonville, Florida. I study History and Science on the Medicine and Society track (yes, premed!) with a secondary in Economics and a citation in American Sign Language. I’m especially interested in the historical trends and current dynamics between the clinical and administrative sides of medicine, as well as disability advocacy. On campus, I’m involved with Harvard Club Swim, the Harvard Political Review, and Harvard Model Congress. Outside of academics, I love sketching in the sun, thrifting, eating coffee ice cream, and reading about art history and historical fiction. Feel free to reach out with any questions or just to chat -- I'm happy to connect!