Trinity People

Trinity College Vernon D. Roosa Professor of Applied Science Susan A. Masino is blazing a trail in neuroscience and conservation. She insists that applied science be pursued with an approach of “fearless kindness.” To do so, she asks, “How can science make ourselves better, make our lives better, and make our planet better?”

Wendy Salto ’22, a rising sophomore from Chicago, had the opportunity this summer to work as one of two social media interns with Infosys InStep in Bangalore, India.

Associate Professor of Classical Studies Meredith E. Safran digs deeper into how classical myths are recreated in modern media

Trinity students are making the most of the summer with a wide variety of internships that add new depth to their academic pursuits. Here, some Bantams talk about what they are doing this summer and what the experiences mean for their future paths at Trinity and beyond.

It would be difficult to find a member of the Trinity College community who has never heard the bells of the historic Trinity Chapel. Ellen Dickinson—musician, composer, and college carillonneur at Trinity—is the woman behind that music and has served the college for a decade.

Jacqueline Rabe Thomas M’17, who earned her master of arts in public policy at Trinity College, was recently named one of seven journalists in the U.S. to receive a yearlong grant from ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that aims to produce investigative journalism in the public interest.

As a member of the Trinity Boxing Club, Imane Bounana ’20 is the first female boxer to represent Trinity.

Jason Rojas M’12 balances his time working at Trinity College and representing the 9th Assembly District at the Connecticut State Capitol in downtown Hartford.

Kathryn Wojcik enjoys working with students from social houses and Greek-letter and cultural organizations.

Craig Schneider, Charles A. Dana Professor of Biology, talks about his work outside of the classroom and how he helps students see that there's more to science than what's written in a journal.

RJ Chadha ’20 knew he wanted to pursue scientific research at Trinity, but he didn’t know how quickly he could make his mark on the scientific community.

With an appearance in Marvel’s Black Panther under his belt, Bryan Nshimirimana ’21 pursues his passions for the arts and being a student leader.

Assistant Professor of Religious Studies Gabriel Hornung ’07 is enjoying his new role on campus as an alumnus and a professor.

Bantam Elias Kagabo ’20, a biomedical engineering major from Rwanda, has a “deep love” for education, and he’s working to turn his ideas for educational access in rural parts of Rwanda into action with plans for a youth mentoring program.

Patience is a virtue and that famous saying would certainly apply in the case of Trinity College women's golf senior co-captain Sarah Vimini '19.

Eddie Hayes ’20 is a student who cannot be defined as just one thing. He’s a leader both on campus and in his work as the CEO of Underscore, a digital outlet that showcases and connects up-and-coming artists who want to promote their talents

Ukuch Gabriel Ligol ’19 uses ‘Projects for Peace’ grant to encourage partnership and cooperation in region torn by tribal wars

Karraine V. Moody ’01 first volunteered with Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity while a student at Trinity. Many current Trinity students are following in her footsteps.

Supporting the LGBTQ+ community on campus, Director of LGBTQ+ Life Carrie Robinson leads Trinity’s Queer Resource Center

Coffee has the opportunity to do a lot of good. Hartford has a lot of positive momentum.

Ali Odermann ’21 helps Team IMPACT match up Trinity sports teams with children living with serious illnesses

Channeling his personal history into his pursuits as a storyteller and filmmaker, visiting assistant professor of film studies, Ian Harnarine works to demystify the film process for his students.

Whether on the squash court, in the classroom, or at her summer internship, Salma T. Alam El Din ’20 is all business.

By combining engineering, urban studies, and a vision for helping the public good, Joseph Orosco, Jr. ’19 is working to uncover new ways to make life in cities affordable and sustainable.

With Sandy Hook Promise, Nicole Hockley ’92 seeks to save young lives.

With Eight Million Stories, Marvin Pierre ’06 guides previously incarcerated youth.

Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist and editor Bill Marimow ’69 H’16 discovered the power of words early in his career.

Whether researching two-foot-long hellbender salamanders in Pennsylvania or studying long-term changes in a Missouri river turtle community, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and Biology Amber Pitt invites her Trinity students to join in her fieldwork adventures.

Professor Sam Kassow ’66 wants students to understand why history matters.