¿Qué está pasando en el instituto?
Send-offs
Sakari Wilcox
Sakari Wilcox graduated from MSU with a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy, with an additional major in psychology and minor in Spanish. She planned to work on applications for international fellowship opportunities and graduate programs, as well as seeking out internship opportunities and practicing writing, art, and language learning. Ultimately, she aims to pursue a career in counseling, teaching, or social work. She has enjoyed her time here at JSRI and will miss the team!
Emilia Breuning
Emilia Breuning worked as a graduate student research assistant at JSRI. She graduated from MSU with a Master of Science in marketing research and analytics and will be working as a market research intern this summer in the automotive industry.
Cailyn Brookens
Cailyn Brookens graduated from MSU with a bachelor's degree in human resources and labor relations. She is incredibly thankful to have been employed by JSRI for the past two years—it has been a place of both purpose and growth. She hopes to pursue graduate studies in the Master of Human Resources and Labor Relations program at MSU. She’s excited about the opportunity to further her skills in HR, study abroad once more, and serve in a graduate assistantship while earning her degree. If that path shifts, she would begin her professional career back home in Chicago. Either way, she is proud of the journey so far and eager for the next chapter!
New Faces
Mohini Jasthi
Mohini Jasthi is a graduate student in data science at Michigan State University with a strong foundation in machine learning, data mining, and big data analytics. She is passionate about using data-driven insights to solve real-world problems and has experience in Python, SQL, and various machine learning frameworks. Beyond academics, she is deeply committed to social causes and actively volunteers for events that drive positive change. She has been involved in community engagement and mentorship, assisting with educational programs. During her undergraduate studies, she served as the secretary of the Optica Student Chapter, fostering collaboration and leadership among peers. “I believe in using technology for positive impact,” she said. “My goal is to bridge the gap between complex data and meaningful solutions that help people.”