I finished up at Brown and attended the “ceremony for undergraduates expecting to complete their baccalaureate degree requirements sometime in December, 2003” in December, 2003. My majors were an AB in biology and a science studies IC, “Productions of Biological Knowledge.” I wrote an honors thesis for the science studies concentration called “Sequencing the Trellis: the Production of Race in the New Human Genomics” under the supervision of Chris Amirault, with Jenny Reardon and Anne Fausto-Sterling as readers.

I came to Brown with a lot of experience in genetics research, and strong interests in visual arts, political concerns and the humanities generally. I came to a decision fairly early on that although I loved it, scientific research wasn’t my thing in the long term. Science studies allowed me to combine many of my interests and maintain a commitment to biology without sacrificing a social and political education.

When not doing science studies, I enjoy Nicaraguan solidarity organizations, class warfare, hippies, and socially conscientious maritime piracy.

My IC proposal, approved in November, 2001, is available here, if you’re interested. My Honors Thesis is available here.

One thing I did in college that might not seem on its surface to be science studies-related, is a semester abroad in Queensland , Australia , studying ecology and Aboriginal culture. SIT’s programs all end with month long independent studies, and I spent mine interviewing Aboriginal artists (eg: him, her) about their work, trying to use visual art as source material for an investigation into indigenous knowledge systems there.

Right now I’m TA-ing UC49, and doing some research assistance for visiting scholar and rocker Jenny Reardon. I also do work for an umbrella group of schools and social justice organizations I helped start in Nicaragua , and I work at Brewer Yacht Yard in Warwick , where you, your yacht, and your generous gratuity are always welcome. I live in Providence.