Gautam is a senior majoring in public policy with minors in english and computer science. He is not quite sure what to do with his life yet but is interested in social policy and urban planning, especially regarding the concept of urban spaces as sites of social memory. While at Duke, he enjoys walking around Durham neighborhoods and trying different restaurants. He also likes listening to music, hiking, and sports and is especially enjoying his New York Giants this season.

Honors Thesis: Remembering… and Forgetting: What Durham Communities Decide to Remember About Themselves, and How They Do It

Thesis Advisor: Professor Alexandra Zagbayou