CAMD Scholar Program
The CAMD Scholar Program is an opportunity for five Phillips Academy students to pursue independent summer research projects related to diversity and multiculturalism. Students work closely with a faculty advisor as well as the program coordinator during spring term to focus and shape projects that will be developed and completed during the summer. CAMD Scholars write a significant research paper in the summer and make a presentation to the PA community in the fall or on MLK Jr Day.
CAMD SCHOLARS – 2009-2010
Mandisa Mjamba ‘10 – "A Glimpse of South Africa: Through the Eyes of Its Youth." Advisor: Vuyelwa Maqubela, Instructor in English
Alessandra Powell ‘11 – “Dreams: Lost in Translation? The Impact of Immigration on Childhood Aspirations." Advisor: Susanne Torabi, International Student Coordinator
Lily Shaffer ‘10 – “The Changing Face of Judaism: A Search for Jewish Identity in North America." Advisor: Rabbi Michael Swarttz, Chaplain
Bijan Torabi ‘10 – “The Stigma of Class." Advisor: Thomas Kane, Instructor in English
Jae-Hyuk You ‘10 – “Asian Americans in US Politics." Advisor: Christopher Jones, Instructor in History and Social Science
CAMD SCHOLARS – 2008-2009
Courtnie Crutchfield ’09 - "The Multiethnic Dilemma: Identity formation for the Latina, Afro-Latina, and African American." Advisor: Carlos Hoyt, Associate Dean of Students
Radka Dancikova ’09 - "Retaining Cultural Identities: A Look at the Rusyn Community." Advisor, Victor Svec, Instructor in Russian
Kimberly Kuoch ’09 - "Cambodian Immigrants in America." Advisor: Aya Murata, Advisor to Asian and Asian American Students
Jane Thomas ’10 - "The Next Step: The Chotaw a Century After the Trail of Tears." Advisor: Malinda Blustain, Director of the Peabody Museum
Tori Wilmarth ’09 - "White Privilege: A History and Its Role in Contemporary Education." Advisor: Stephanie Curci, Instructor in English
CAMD SCHOLARS – 2007-2008
Britney Achin ’08 - “I Am: A Study of Self-Identification Among Biracial Teenagers." Advisor: Elwin Sykes, Instructor in English
Jessica Cole ’08 - “A New Direction in Self-Expression: The Poetry Revolution." Advisor: Lou Bernieri, Instructor in English
Simone Hill ’08 - “Adversity to Diversity: Understanding the Southern Experience." Advisor: Barbara Chase, Head of School and Instructor in History and Social Science
Mary Krome ’09 - “Government Sponsored Education Programs for Spanish-Speaking Migrant Children in Florida." Advisor: Mark Cutler, Instructor in Spanish
Daniah Missmar ’09 - “Why Do They Hate Us?” Advisor: Randy Peffer, Instructor in English
Thomas Smyth ’08 - “Racial Quotas at Davidson Fine Arts: 1981—Future." Advisor: Marlys Edwards, Dean of Students and Residential Life, and Instructor in English