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International House Times 19 Ashok Gadgil (IH 1973-75), was presented with the National Medal of Technology and Innovation by President Biden at a White House ceremony. Ashok was recognized for "providing life-sustaining resources to communities around the world. His innovative, inexpensive technologies help meet profound needs, from drinking water to fuel-efficient cookstoves. His work is inspired by a belief in the dignity of all people and in our power to solve the great challenges of our time." (Source: Berkeley Engineering News) Jacquelyn Stanley (IH 1970s) and Kudret Oztap (IH 1970s) came back to Berkeley to celebrate their 50th anniversary. Jackie and Kudret's side-by-side bricks at I-House commemorate their exciting milestone. 1980s Ronald E. See (IH 1982-83) is now Professor and Chair of the Psychology Department at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. 1990s Sharlene Ratcliff (IH 1991-93) has embarked on a new journey as a Community Coordinator with PAX-Program of Academic Exchange. Embracing this role with enthusiasm, Sharlene is eager to connect with the I-House community. "I-House shaped the trajectory of my life, and I'm guessing for many of you as well," Sharlene reflects. Alumni News & Notes Simon Aqui (IH 1997-98) reached out to us looking for his I-House friend Catherine from County Cork, Ireland. Alas, our Alumni Relations department does not have updated contact information for Catherine. If you know where Catherine from Cork is these days, please let us know! Els de Graauw (IH 1997-2001) is a professor of political science at Baruch College and the Graduate Center, City University of New York, and is serving as interim director of the M.A. Program in International Migration Studies. Her new book, Advancing Immigrant Rights in Houston, co- authored with Shannon Gleeson, will be published this fall. Dr. Victor Santiago Pineda (IH 1999-2000) was appointed a Executive Director of The Center for Independent Living in Berkeley, bringing extensive experience and expertise in disability rights and accessibility issues to the role. He aims to enhance their mission of promoting independent living and supporting individuals with disabilities through advocacy, services, and community engagement. 2000s Vinicius Rodrigues Vieira (IH 2008-10) is an associate professor of economics and international relations at Armando Alvares Penteado Foundation, Research Associate at the University of São Paulo, and Secretary at the International Political Science Association. He published his book, Shaping Nations and Markets: Identity Capital, Trade, and the Populist Rage, which is based on his doctoral dissertation in International Relations presented at the University of Oxford in 2014. 2010s Taeho Kim (IH 2014-15) is a Ph.D. student pursuing molecular biology at the University of Utah, building on the foundation of community and learning established during his time at I-House. Vishnu Teja Chundi's (IH 2016) organization AasaanWill won the India semi-finals of the prestigious Global Scale- Up Competition organized by FintechHK and Invest Hong Kong. Dedicated bricks are installed on the von Kaschnitz Patio located just outside of Edmonds' Café in front of I-House. If you would like to dedicate a brick (or two!) visit our website at ihouse.berkeley.edu/bricks or contact us at alumni@ihouseberkeley.org.