Faculty Member Wins History Book Award from Association for Asian American Studies
A book by Associate Professor of American Studies Juliet Nebolon was named a co-winner of the 2026 Association for Asian American Studies (AAAS) History Book Award.
Professor Named by Talcott Mountain Research Institute as Inaugural Faculty Research Mentor
A member of the Trinity College faculty has been selected by the Talcott Mountain Research Institute (TMRI) as an inaugural Faculty Research Mentor for its 2026 Summer Program.
Per Sebastian Skardal, Marjorie V. and Robert W. Butcher Distinguished Professor of Applied Mathematics, will join five other scholars and educators to form the intellectual heart of the first cohort of TMRI Scholars. Each is an active researcher and a deeply committed teacher. As Faculty Research Mentors, they will be inviting a select group of students into a close STEM community on TMRI’s mountain-top campus in Avon, Connecticut—showing them the real habits, creativity, uncertainty, and excitement of serious research.
The TMRI Summer Program is a four-week, immersive research experience for advanced high school students who are eager to engage deeply with STEM disciplines through mentored research. Through February 18, TMRI will be accepting applications for its Summer Program, the first major programmatic step for this new research institute.
In an announcement from TMRI, Skardal said, “Getting the chance to work with students and research at the same time is just super fun!”
Political Science Faculty Member Receives Career Achievement Award
Anthony M. Messina, John R. Reitemeyer Professor of Political Science, Emeritus, has received a 2026 Career Achievement Award from the American Political Science Association’s Section on Migration and Citizenship.
Trinity College Faculty Member Receives Grant from Association for Asian Studies
Katsuya Izumi, senior lecturer in language and culture studies, has received a grant award from the Northeast Asian Council of the Association for Asian Studies to support research for an upcoming book.
Institute for Citizens & Scholars Fellowship Will Support Trinity Faculty Member’s Book Project
Trinity College Assistant Professor of International Studies Natassja B. Gunasena was awarded a Career Enhancement Fellowship for Junior Faculty by the Institute for Citizens & Scholars to support research that she plans to publish as a book.
