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Meet the Residents
Boston
In a city built on revolution and ideas, intellectual energy still pulses—just with coasters instead of podiums.
From barrooms in Back Bay to hidden gems in Cambridge, our talks cover everything from revolutionary tech to philosophy, media, history, and more.
Boston · Fall 2026
Professor Dan Breen
Professor Dan Breen
Professor Dan Breen
Dan Breen is Professor of the Practice of Legal Studies at Brandeis University, holding a doctorate in History and a law degree. He teaches courses from Dante to Civil Liberties and speaks at libraries across greater Boston. His upcoming book, Monumental History, explores Boston's public monuments.
Prof. Delvyn Case
Professor Dan Breen
Professor Dan Breen
Delvyn Case is Prof of Music at Wheaton College, where he conducts the Great Woods Symphony. His music has been performed by the Boston Pops and 100 other orchestras around the world, and his student songwriters have been nominated for two Grammys. In 2024, he served as a Visiting Fellow at Oxford.
Prof. Jeremy Evans
Professor Dan Breen
Prof. Jeremy Evans
Prof Evans received his PhD in Philosophy from the University of Texas at Austin in 2014 and now directs the Managing for Social Impact program at Boston College. His teaching and research interests are largely in the area of applied ethics and human flourishing.
Dr. Sarah Lynch
Professor Ismar Volić
Prof. Jeremy Evans
Dr. Sarah Lynch is a developmental psychologist with a PhD from Boston University. Her work bridges child development, sleep science, and behavior change, translating research on regulation, temperament, and social-emotional development into practical support for families.
Professor Ismar Volić
Professor Ismar Volić
Professor Ismar Volić
Ismar Volić is a Professor of Mathematics at Wellesley College and Director of its Institute for Mathematics and Democracy. A 2026 AMS Fellow, his book Making Democracy Count won the MAA's Euler Prize. He has lectured in 20+ countries and written for TIME, The Hill & LitHub.
Boston · Summer 2026
Professor Dan Breen
Professor Michael Cohen
Professor Michael Cohen
Dan Breen is Professor of the Practice of Legal Studies at Brandeis University, holding a doctorate in History and a law degree. He teaches courses from Dante to Civil Liberties and speaks at libraries across greater Boston. His upcoming book, Monumental History, explores Boston's public monuments.
Professor Michael Cohen
Professor Michael Cohen
Professor Michael Cohen
Michael Cohen is an Associate Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience at Amherst College and Research Scientist at MIT. Using VR, fMRI & computational modeling, he studies perception, memory, and consciousness — including whether AI could ever be conscious.
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Professor Ismar Volić
Professor Michael Cohen
Professor Ismar Volić
Ismar Volić is a Professor of Mathematics at Wellesley College and Director of its Institute for Mathematics and Democracy. A 2026 AMS Fellow, his book Making Democracy Count won the MAA's Euler Prize. He has lectured in 20+ countries and written for TIME, The Hill & LitHub.