The Department of Romance Studies is proud to present awards to four graduating seniors. The undergraduate winners are voted on by the faculty in Romance Studies, and will be formally presented at the department's commencement celebration. Congratulations to all the winners!
Brianna Cellini, originally from Durham, NC, will graduate from Duke University with a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience and French, as well as a minor in Chemistry. Undertaking scholarship and work experiences across France during her undergraduate career fostered Brianna’s passion for cross-cultural, interdisciplinary engagement. Having pursued neurobiology research in spinal cord injury and a number of health service opportunities in Durham and abroad, Brianna was inspired to explore her curiosity about the neural mechanisms of healing in the context of French literature and contemporary philosophy while completing an Honors Thesis. Brianna has dedicated her time at Duke towards understanding and optimizing rehabilitative patient care and will continue this work after graduation in the pharmaceutical industry. In her free time, Brianna enjoys figure skating and embarking on travel adventures with friends and family.
Rebecca Boss is originally from Jupiter Florida. She graduated Duke with a double major in Art History and French studies. She is the co-Editor of Duke's Form Magazine, and on the student board of the Nasher Museum of Art. Thank you to everyone who supported me throughout these past four incredible years.
Jacob Carnes pursued a double major in Italian and Environmental Science & Policy, where his concentration was on “Global Climate Change”. At Duke, he studied abroad in Venice, Italy, where he developed skills in both Italian and science communication. Throughout his undergraduate career, Jacob has done many research projects, both through classes and labs, including conducting research in South Africa. He looks forward to what is to come in his future.
Brooke is a Spanish, Latin American, and Latino/a Studies and Neuroscience double-major from Charlotte, NC. After graduating from Duke, she will be working as a data analyst in a neuroscience lab at the University of Pennsylvania and hopes to eventually pursue a PhD in cognitive neuroscience. She hopes to continue to foster her love of learning Spanish language and culture through travel, classes, and volunteering after graduation!