Department of Earth, Environmental & Planetary Sciences

2024 Commencement Ceremony

The Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences joins Brown University in celebrating the achievements of the graduating class of 2024. Here we will be sharing an expanded version of our Commencement Program, listing the accomplishments of our new graduates, photos of the event, and other resources.

Ceremony Program – Sunday, May 26th 

Light fare served before the ceremony – est. 2:30 PM
Introduction & Opening Remarks – est. 3 PM
Greg Hirth, Chair

Bestowing of the Ph.D. Graduate Hoods by Advisors
Acknowledgment of Sc.M. Recipients

Conferring of Diplomas to the Class of 2024
Corporation Member: Chancellor Samuel Mencoff '78

Presentation of Undergraduate Awards
Professor Christian Huber

Closing Remarks – est. 4:30 PM
Dessert reception to follow.

Department Awards

Senior Award for Excellence in Research, Academics, and Service
Lorenzo Davidson and Jonah Berstein-Schalet 

Research Excellence Award
Aaron Freeman

Jan Tullis Undergraduate Teaching Award
Pittayuth Yoosiri

Sarah LaMendola Undergraduate Research Award
Celia Kong-Johnson