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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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2023-2024 Fellows

Raleigh Adams

Political Science, Philosophy, Religion

Ian Crossey

Cyber-Operations

Abraham Figueroa

Political Science

Merlot Fogarty

Political Science and Theology

Ryan Gapski

History

Elizabeth Gracon

Literature

Patrick Hyland

Business

Natalia Ibarra

Political Science

Victoria Lyczak

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Eamonn Newton

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Shea Nowicki

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Helen Schlueter

Philosophy

Lauren Witt

Economics

Brody Zywan

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