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After Oberlin
What lies ahead for Oberlin graduates? They’ve risen to the challenge of rigorous academics, they’ve pursued their passions and taken advantage of real-world experience, and now they’re ready to forge their own paths.
Follow recent grads as they land in highly coveted positions and career-making internships and graduate programs.
The Power of Thinking Local
With Beak Restaurant, Renee Jakaitis Trafton ’07 is transforming the dining scene in Sitka, Alaska.
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Energy Research at the Federal Reserve: Emma Marshall ’18
March 6, 2020
An honors economics student, Emma Marshall is working alongside economists and fellow research analysts at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
A Conversation with Aaron Wolf ’11, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University
February 24, 2020
Wolf has focused his research on Neanderthal DNA and how it is distributed across global populations.
Educator in Death Valley National Park: Marcus Hill ’19
February 21, 2020
Geology graduate Marcus Hill is working alongside seasoned park rangers to run education programs for elementary school students. As one of the few geologists on staff, he’s discovering that visitors are excited to learn about rocks from someone who spent the last four years working with rocks.
No Time Like Ngo Time
January 8, 2020
In four short years at Oberlin College, Alex Ngo set his course for a life in music.
Anna Gerrits ’15: From Geochemistry to Renewable Energy
January 7, 2020
A geology and religion double major, Gerrits recently earned a master of science degree at Boston College.
Sounds of Science
October 3, 2019
Electroacoustic artist Eli Stine ’14 returns to teach and create at Oberlin.
Postgrad Research at the FDA: Gabby Walsh ’18
June 26, 2019
Biology and biochemistry graduate Gabby Walsh ’18 is working as a postbaccalaureate fellow at the Food and Drug Administration.
History to Consulting: Samir Husain ’18
June 24, 2019
History graduate Samir Husain ’18 is working as an associate consultant at Maryville Consulting Group.
Running the Marathon of Campaign Work: León Pescador ’18
June 10, 2019
León Pescador ’18 is working as the finance director on Democratic nominee Dan Helmer’s campaign for the Virginia House of Delegates in the 40th District.
Producing Radio at NPR: Anna Bauman ’17
June 6, 2019
History graduate Anna Bauman ’17 is building a career path in radio. Currently, she works as an associate producer for NPR’s On Point.
Maker, Musician and Steel Pan Tuner: Noah Sanderson ’16
June 5, 2019
Noah Sanderson ’16 is a lifelong maker and musician who became serious about steel pan while at Oberlin. Since graduation, he has been gradually improving his skills tuning and making these instruments.
Crafting Strategies To Aid Health Care Reform: Emma Eisenberg ’17
June 4, 2019
As an assistant account executive at GMMB, a communications agency in Washington, D.C., Emma Eisenberg ’17 creates strategies to aid the progress of health care reform.