2001
2001 content overview
Men’s Lacrosse Advances to NCAA Final Four
The Tigers, shooting for their first national title in 25 years, face Duke in the semifinals
We, the Class of ’01, Grew Up In an ‘Unfathomably Lucky’ Moment
Boris Fishman ’01 writes about the forces that gave the world ‘its most hopeful decade in nearly a century’
Microbes for the Masses
Rob Knight *01 is building the tools to transform health care through microbiome science
Claudia Peirano *01 Has Made Argentina’s Forestry Sector Safer and Greener
Peirano has been executive director of the Argentine Forestry Association for two decades
Amanda Pratt ’01 Is Elevating Women Artists and Designers at Her NYC Gallery
‘I noticed that there weren’t a lot of opportunities for women, and that women were not being represented in a meaningful way,’ Pratt says
Partners in Regional Progress
1 ResponseA New Way To See Cancer
Ryan Corcoran ’99 is among those leading advances in early cancer detection using a blood test called liquid biopsy
Five Princetonians Honored With National Medals of Science
Boris Fishman ’01 Explores Rhône Valley Wine
Fishman says the sons and daughters of revered French winemakers are bringing a fresh energy to viticulture in southern France
Alum’s Incarceration Transparency Project Tracks Inmate Deaths
...‘It’s particularly troubling because jails and prisons are supposed to be secure spaces,’ says Andrea Armstrong *01
April 23: Laura Coates ’01 Reports a Crisis Live at Trump Trial
Q&A: Hollywood Tigers Reflect On Paths to Careers in Film
“I think you have to be a little bit damaged by your love of storytelling to be successful in this business”
Surfing to Take Away the Suffering
Jason Kutch ’01 is studying the neuroscience of chronic pain and finding new ways to manage his own condition
Ross Tucker ’01 Is Going Places
After years of working his way through the NFL media ecosystem, the former football player is starting to break big
Psychologist Andrew Shtulman ’01 Finds Surprising Truths About Imagination
In his new book, Shtulman explains that imagination is a learned skill, not an inborn trait
Three Princeton Alumni Win 2023 MacArthur Genius Grants
Recipients receive a “no strings attached” award of $800,000 over the next five years
Newsmakers Q&A: Ross Tucker ’01 Builds a Following for Football Podcasts
Majel Connery ’01 Interviews Women Classical Musicians on Podcast
Connery, a musician and ethnomusicologist, believes she has a unique contribution to make
The PAW Staff Recommends: Favorite Books Written by Princetonians
With Virtual Reality, Eve Weston ’01 Creates Interactive Art
Weston worked on an exhibit of Bruce Lee’s book collection that opened this summer
Her Seat at the Table
A new book by Laura Coates ’01 recounts injustices in our justice system
Grad Students Hone Teaching Skills at Local Community Colleges
‘If you’re really interested in becoming a leader in higher ed, there is no better place to start than in community colleges’
Physician Lauren Peccoralo ’01 Is Helping Doctors and Nurses With Burnout
At Mount Sinai hospital, Peccoralo is working on a new center to address mental-health concerns among workers
























