The community of scholars who participate in Women and Gender Summer Fellowship Program will also engage in programming throughout the summer in addition to their research. Students will participate in seminars to learn more about current and emerging research in women and gender studies, read and share articles related to research in women and gender studies, learn how to publish their research and engage in other professional development activities.
2025 Summer Fellows
Kristen Ehrke
Why did you choose to get into research?
I wanted to pursue ongoing research on my topic because I am deeply passionate about expanding the field of Women's History. There is so much to learn from our past and new connections being made through research helps us understand our current world better. I love what I learn and study, and getting the chance to continue that research helps others learn about it too. I think that research is an incredibly important asset for institutions of higher learning to harness in order to expand our knowledge and create new pathways for discoveries to be made.
Eva Harden
Why did you choose to get into research?
I chose to get into research because I’m interested in unpacking what I see in the world around me. I have found engaging in research to be incredibly satisfying because it can reveal results that you may have never have imagined. I also see research as a powerful tool for contributing to knowledge that can directly help people, or for deepening our understanding so we can support others more effectively in the future.
Fiona Magyar
Why did you choose to get into research?
I have always enjoyed the processes involved in research: brainstorming questions and creative ways to approach them, collecting and organizing data, analyzing, and drawing everything together in a final project. I want to learn and understand as much as I can, and doing methodical hands-on research can provide thorough and relevant information (although even research holds biases). Additionally, I enjoy working in a team of other passionate people and being able to discuss and develop our project together. I love observing the world's many complex relationships and identifying patterns amidst the chaos.
Naya Ramaswami
Why did you choose to get into research?
I am very passionate about women's reproductive justice and feminist theory and would like to move beyond just learning about it and rather applying it to the real world. I have been able to use what I've learned through experience and classes in the world of womens and gender studies mostly through education, nonprofit, and activist work but I would love to expand that into research!
Madison Taylor
Why did you choose to get into research?
I believe that there is no greater power than knowledge, and participating in research is the perfect way to improve this both for myself and the world as a whole. I love participating in hands on settings and getting real world experience, so that I can enhance my professionalism and broaden my skill sets for my future career aspirations. I am happy to be a part of something that helps to make a difference, and I am looking forward to the countless things I will learn throughout participating in this research program.
Lauren Torres
Why did you choose to get into research?
I am interested in research because of my passion for advocating for marginalized communities. I believe that it is extremely important to continuously expand exposure to people’s diverse experiences in order to find ways to improve society. Research can highlight people’s unique experiences and give a voice to marginalized communities. By engaging in research, I look forward to expanding my knowledge and learning more about different communities. I want to involve myself in meaningful projects that have a positive impact on people’s daily lives.
Siran Zhang
Why did you choose to get into research?
I chose to pursue research to amplify marginalized voices and challenge systemic inequities, especially in reproductive health. As an aspiring scholar in gender and health, I’m drawn to the power of research not only to understand the world but to transform it. WAGSFP allows me to bridge theory with action while building toward my future in feminist scholarship.
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