CDDRL Congratulates Newly Elected 2024 Phi Beta Kappa Members

Liza Goldberg and Melissa Severino de Oliveira (Fisher Family Honors Program class of 2024) are among the newest members of this prestigious academic honors society.

Nora Sulots

The Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law would like to congratulate two outstanding students from its Fisher Family Honors Program Class of 2024 on their admission to Phi Beta Kappa. Phi Beta Kappa is a nationwide society that honors students for the excellence and breadth of their undergraduate scholarly accomplishments.

The following students have been elected into the society:

Liza Goldberg		Melissa Severino de Oliveira

Major: Earth Systems Minor: Data Science Hometown: Washington, D.C. Thesis Title: The Psychology of Adolescent Poverty under Climate Change: Evidence from Bangladesh		Major: Political Science Minor: Feminist, Gender and Sexuality Studies Hometown: Manaus, Brazil Thesis Title: Chemical castration as gender justice: How punitive attitudes impact gender policypreferences and voting behavior among Brazilian women

Membership in Phi Beta Kappa is a recognition that signifies not only academic achievement but also a commitment to the values of liberal arts education, including critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to make a positive impact on society. Please join us in congratulating Liza and Melissa on this outstanding achievement!

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