Series: Spotlights

Meet Ioannis Branikas, recent Ph.D. graduate from the Department of Economics

To measure the effect of firm advertising expenses on household stock-portfolio choices for his job market paper, Ioannis Branikas sought data on the local exposure of investors to commercials. While micro-level data on retail stock investment was readily available to him, he needed data on sports sponsorships and retail investment in specific cities to argue that advertising has a causal relationship with households’ stock picks. Princeton University Library’s extensive resources were key to the success of his research.

Meet Joan Ricart-Huguet, Ph.D. candidate in the Politics Department

Professor Martha (Marni) Sandweiss investigates Princeton and slavery connections through University Archives

Professor Martha (Marni) Sandweiss investigates Princeton and slavery connections through University Archives 

Meet Christopher Parton, PhD candidate in Musicology

Meet Christopher Parton, PhD candidate in Musicology, who conducted extensive research at RBSC for his coursework in History 521.

Meet Elisabeth Bloom, second-year student in the Ph.D. program in French

Elisabeth Bloom, second-year student in the Ph.D. program in French, shares her experience working with PUL's Department of Rare Books and Special Collections.