A talented young woman named Mikaela Gerwin has been awarded the prestigious Gate Scholarship to pursue her master’s degree at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.
Mikaela, who is from New York City, is currently a senior at Princeton University. She is studying for a bachelor’s degree in History and is also pursuing a certificate in global health and health policy. Her goal is to study for a Master of Philosophy in History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine at the University of Cambridge.
The Gate Scholarship is given to exceptional students from outside the United Kingdom, providing them with the opportunity to study at the University of Cambridge. Mikaela is one of 77 students from the United States and around the world who have received this prestigious scholarship.
Mikaela’s research interests focus on understanding pre-modern medicine, illness, and science through the lenses of social and religious history. She is currently a student fellow for the project on Gender in the Global Community at Princeton University.
Throughout her academic career, Mikaela has been recognized for her outstanding achievements. She has received a Shelby Cullom Davis Center junior independent work research grant and has been a two-time winner of the Program in Judaic Studies undergraduate funding award. Additionally, in 2014, she was named one of the “36 under 36” young Jewish leaders by New York Jewish Week.
Mikaela has also gained valuable experience through her work with organizations such as the Family Violence Prevention and Services in the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, and Boston Medical Center.
Overall, Mikaela’s dedication to her studies and her commitment to making a positive impact in her field make her a deserving recipient of the Gate Scholarship.
Mikaela said she eventually plans to work in public service to address domestic violence as a social determinant of health.“I have seen firsthand the power of seeking out the narratives of lives beyond my imagination,” Mikaela said.
“I will be a better public health policymaker with the weight of a long historical context holding myself and others accountable,” she added.