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The James Cardinal Gibbons Institute for Human Ecology (Gibbons Institute) is a community of advanced study and liberal learning dedicated to the scientific understanding of man as the “center and crown” of nature, made in the image of God, whose “interior qualities outstrip the sum of mere things.” (Gaudium et Spes 12, 14)

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Gibbons Institute Scholars and Fellows form an extensive network at Catholic University and beyond. Through excellence in research and fidelity to the faith, our scholars bring the wealth of the Catholic intellectual tradition to key conversations at universities, think tanks, and publications throughout the world.

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Economics and Management

Rebekah Balick

International Studies and History

Tony Crnkovich

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Veronica Maska

Business Analytics

Reed McLean

Economics and Musical Theatre Performance

Sean Piwowar

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Jack Power

Political Philosophy, Policy & Law and Economics

Libby Regnerus

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David Republicano

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James Republicano

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Nicholas Schaffield

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Harry Scherer

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Lizzie Self

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Victoria Xiao

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