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Thoughts on Theses

Thoughts on Theses: Emma Burd ’26

Thoughts on Theses: Emma Burd ’26

In this edition of Thoughts on Theses, Staff Writer Adrita Risha ’29 speaks with Managing Features Editor Emerita Emma Burd ’26 about her psychology thesis investigating parental engagement with children around emotion regulation, focusing on children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

Thoughts on Theses: Muskaan Bhansali ’26

Thoughts on Theses: Muskaan Bhansali ’26

In this edition of Thoughts on Theses, Staff Writer Savita Jani ’28 speaks with Muskaan Bhansaali ’26 about her political science thesis on Narendra Modi and her concept of “strategic gatekeeping” in India’s parliamentary systems.

Thoughts on Theses: John Joire ’26

Thoughts on Theses: John Joire ’26

Managing Features Editor Talia Ehrenberg ’28 spoke with Managing Puzzle Editor Emeritus John Joire ’26 about his electro-acoustic chamber orchestra composition. Entitled “Swamp City” — a nod to a nickname of Joire’s hometown, Washington, D.C. — Joire conducted the premiere performance on Jan. 31.

Thoughts on Theses: Sonia Chajet Wides

Thoughts on Theses: Sonia Chajet Wides

In her history thesis, Senior Managing Editor Sonia Chajet Wides ’25 explored the little-known 19th century Christian nationalist society dedicated to converting Jews and displacing them to a colony in upstate New York, with members ranging from John Quincy Adams to Amherst College students.

Thoughts on Theses: Sylvan Wold

Thoughts on Theses: Sylvan Wold

In this edition of Thoughts on Theses, Staff Writer Ava Nair ’28 interviews English major Sylvan Wold ’25 about her creative nonfiction thesis structured around artifacts of her mother’s life.

Thoughts on Theses: Elias Villanueva Gomez

Thoughts on Theses: Elias Villanueva Gomez

Elias Villanueva Gomez ’25 is a senior double majoring in Sexuality, Women’s, and Gender Studies and an interdisciplinary major, which focuses on translation and bilingualism studies. His thesis explores philosophies of translation, sociolinguistics, and translanguaging.

Thoughts on Theses: Alma Clark

Thoughts on Theses: Alma Clark

Alma Clark ’25 is a senior double majoring in computer science and music. Clark’s thesis is a full-length studio concept album, infusing modern electronic and indie pop to transport listeners 100 years into the future.