Research & Information Associates 2024-25
Andrés Villalba '25
- Email: avillal1@swarthmore.edu
- Major: Special Major Educational Studies & Sociology/Anthropology
- Hometown: Atlanta, GA
- Pronouns: they/them/theirs
As a FLI student, I know how difficult and daunting the research process can seem. As a RIA, I hope that I can help demystify the research process for you and help you make the most of the resources at your disposal! Some of the things that I might be able to help you with is: working with you to break down your assignment prompt into actionable steps, getting started with the research process, giving you tips on improving the efficiency of your research system, along with many more things! I’m an experienced researcher, and am particularly experienced with educational and anthropological research with a focus on language policy, and bilingual education.
Karina Flores ‘25
- Email: kflores1@swarthmore.edu
- Major: Linguistics and Spanish
- Hometown: Chicago, IL
- Pronouns: She/her/hers
As a RIA, I know the frustration and discouragement that ultimately leads to procrastination when having to write a paper in such little time. My goal is to make students feel more confident in the research process by introducing them to different resources Swat has to offer. Aside from being a RIA, you can find me at target, listening to Paramore, making different Pinterest boards, and indulging in a new hobby which is currently hello kitty hunting.
Jimmie Nguyen ‘25
- Email: jnguyen1@swarthmore.edu
- Major: Computer Science
- Minors: Cognitive Science + Film
- Hometown: Atlanta, GA
- Pronouns: Any
Researching here at Swarthmore can be a daunting process, especially because for many students this is the first time that we’ve had such easy access to a multitude of resources. As an RIA I hope to make researching less terrifying and help students take advantage of resources and materials here to help them. I want to ensure that students feel supported and comfortable in their research process and also promote a welcoming environment where students can feel safe to ask questions and become less stressed and gain a better understanding of the information available to them. While I’m not working as a RIA, you can find me enjoying a nice drink and snacks with a movie, TV show, book, or anything else you can think of!
