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Welcome to the Fall 2025 edition of the FOCUS Program’s newsletter, inFOCUS! Fall term is always a time of new beginnings: welcoming new cohorts into the FOCUS Program. We have…
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The Fall 2028 Cohort was asked the following questions: Rosita Amahtimbom Hannah Barnabas (She/Her) Hudson Benites Ashley Cruz Amiri Doha Sharon Fashola Neo France (he/him) Brisa Gomez Maryam Hassasn (any…
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The Technology of Keeping Time & the Humanity of Spending Time This year the Fall Cohort took PHYS 100: The Technology of Keeping Time and the Humanity of Spending Time…
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This year we kicked off the start of the new school year with our annual AllFOCUS Get Together on Tuesday, September 16th! Members of each FOCUS cohort welcomed the Class…
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On October 7th, FOCUS collaborated with TRIO to host our annual STEM Faculty Lunch for both programs’ students! Professors all across the STEM disciplines were invited along with first and…
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On Thursday, October 16, FOCUS had the pleasure of welcoming back Carleton alum Dr. Maya Warren ’07, the Ice Cream Scientist™. While at Carleton, Maya majored in Chemistry and went…
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On Friday, October 17, Carleton hosted the annual Undergraduate Research and Internship Symposium. Several FOCUS members presented their work over the summer, ranging from wet lab research they conducted to…
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This section celebrates FOCUS students who have been recognized for their outstanding achievements during Honors Convocation in Spring ‘25 and Opening Convocation in Fall ‘25. Whether through academic excellence, leadership,…
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With Aurora Juarez ’26 What is the working title of your comps? “Protagonists of Succession and Shaping Insect Interactions: An Exploration of Microbes.” What is something interesting you’ve found about…
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FOCUS students are known for their engagement, achievement, and leadership across campus. This term, they carried that same spirit beyond campus. From presenting at conferences across the country to studying…
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Get to know Jonathan Nguyen ’25 What is your background at Carleton? I graduated from Carleton in June 2025 as a first-generation low-income student, though I am originally from Houston,…
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The Student Advisory Board (SAB) was created to allow students to give feedback about the FOCUS program. The board is staffed by student volunteers from each cohort who serve as…
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Our wonderful cohorts and their members are the core of the FOCUS community! All current FOCUS students are listed on the next few pages. If you see someone around campus,…
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Follow FOCUS on Instagram (@focus_carleton) Join the FOCUS LinkedIn group to get connected to current FOCUS members and alumni! Since the group is private, you need to connect with Deborah…
inFOCUS is designed to celebrate student achievements, acknowledge diverse experiences, and connect students across cohorts. If you see someone featured in this newsletter, say hi, reach out, and make a friend!
