Fresh Faculty: Lee Spector
Lee Spector is a professor of computer science. He received a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Oberlin College and attended the University of Maryland, College Park, where he earned a Ph.D. in computer science.
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Thoughts on Theses: Tim Song
Tim Song is a neuroscience and music double major. His thesis looks at how K-pop affects mental health and Asian American identity. His thesis advisor is Professor of Music Jeffers Engelhardt.
Thoughts on Theses: Lena Lamer
Lena Lamer is a Film and Media Studies (FAMS) major. Her thesis looks at scent as an underdeveloped and generally divisive sensory component of film and television. Her thesis advisors are Professors of English in Film and Media Studies Amelie Hastie and Joshua Guilford.
Fresh Faculty: Christine Peralta
Christine Peralta is an assistant professor of history and sexuality, women and
gender studies. She received a bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s University, San
Antonio, a master’s degree from the University of British Columbia and a
doctorate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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Staff Spotlight: Kevin Weinman
Kevin Weinman became Amherst’s Chief Financial Officer in 2013, overseeing the college’s financial planning, investments and Covid response. Weinman recently announced that he will be departing in early September to serve as president of Marist College.
Staff Spotlight: Laura Fredette and Brittney Clapp
Laura Fredette is a staff member at the Covid-19 Testing Center. A travel nurse,
she started working at Amherst in August of 2020, and has enjoyed telling jokes
to students as they get tested, as well as admiring the beauty of the college.
In her free time, she loves spending
Thoughts on Theses: James Logan
James Logan is a graduating senior writing a physics thesis. A double major in
physics and mathematics, he is also a member of Spectra, the college’s physics
and astronomy club, and will be attending Dartmouth College for graduate studies
in physics. His advisor is Chair of Physics Jonathan Friedman.