2023 Commencement Ceremony
The Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences joins Brown University in celebrating the achievements of the graduating class of 2023. Here we will be sharing an expanded version of our Commencement Program, listing the many accomplishments of our new graduates.

Credit: Maya Gomez del Campo, 2023

Credit: Maya Gomez del Campo, 2023

Credit: Maya Gomez del Campo, 2023

Credit: Maya Gomez del Campo, 2023

Credit: Mae Jackson, 2023

Credit: Maya Gomez del Campo, 2023

Credit: Mae Jackson, 2023
Ceremony Program – Sunday, May 28th
Light fare served prior to the ceremony – est. 2:30 PM
Introduction & Opening Remarks – est. 3 PM
James Russell, Chair
Bestowing of the Ph.D. Graduate Hoods by Advisors
Acknowledgment of Sc.M. Recipients
Conferring of Diplomas to the Class of 2023
Corporation Member: James P. Esposito '90
Presentation of Undergraduate Awards
Professor Karen Fischer
Closing Remarks – est. 4:30 PM
Dessert reception to follow.
Department Awards
Senior Award for Excellence in Research, Academics and Service
Annabelle Gao
Research Excellence Award
Julia Grossman
Jan Tullis Undergraduate Teaching Award
Nuri van Dommelen
Sarah LaMendola Undergraduate Research Award
Thomas Shaw Duggan Miller