Background As someone who has worked with refugees for the past 4 years, I felt that the spate of recent...
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About Me
My name, Sidhartha, symbolizes and conveys a profound meaning: “he who has found the meaning of existence.” In Hindu philosophy, it is a metaphor for a human being’s inner search for the meaning of life, bliss, and fulfillment. Throughout my educational and life journey, I hope that I can evoke the curious, passionate, and independent self within me to become an invaluable asset to humanity.

Trump’s Refugee Suspension Order: A Turning Point in America’s Humanitarian Legacy
Sidhartha Basu
/ January 26, 2025
Human Migration and Data Science
Sidhartha Basu
/ October 13, 2024
I did some reading over the past few weeks and wanted to share my views. As globalization accelerates and geopolitical...
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From Congo to the NBA: The Inspiring Journey of Serge Ibaka
Sidhartha Basu
/ October 13, 2024
As I work with Congolese refugees, I am reminded of the story of Serge Ibaka. In the fast-paced, high-flying world...
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How Computational Anthropology is Transforming Social Science
Sidhartha Basu
/ July 26, 2024
Introduction With the advent of novel computing technology, the study of social sciences, including political science and sociology, has undergone...
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Computational Anthropology: A New and Upcoming Field
Sidhartha Basu
/ April 5, 2024
What is Computational Anthropology? As technology begins to influence many spheres of our society, it has gradually begun to impact...
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The DRC’s Elections: A Journey Towards a Brighter Future or a Repeat of Past Failures
Sidhartha Basu
/ March 12, 2024
This Sunday, the Election Commission of the Democratic Republic of Congo announced Felix Tshisekedi as DRC's official prime minister- amassing...
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World Anthropology Day Celebrated at Deep Run High School
Sidhartha Basu
/ February 21, 2024
I'm ecstatic to announce that I was fortunate enough to celebrate World Anthropology Day with Deep Run High School and,...
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My Experience at AAA’s Annual Conference- Transitions
Sidhartha Basu
/ January 3, 2024
Recently, I was fortunate to present my work involving the educational experiences of Congolese refugees with distinguished faculty at the...
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Stanford’s New Refugee Resettlement Algorithm: An Effective Tool for Policy Innovation
Sidhartha Basu
/ December 24, 2023
Stanford's Immigration Policy Lab Pioneers Algorithmic Precision for Optimal Resettlement As the global refugee crisis continues to demand urgent attention,...
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Texas’s Immigration Policy: An Invitation for Further Disaster
Sidhartha Basu
/ August 29, 2023
Recently, Texas government officials have imposed the construction of barriers along the Rio Grande that thwart migrants' attempts to cross...
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My Summer Experience at Tusome Pamoja
Sidhartha Basu
/ June 23, 2023
As you all are aware, I am one of the co-founders of a 501 c-(3) nonprofit called Tusome Pamoja that...
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Anthropology and The Study of Refugees- An Anthropological Perspective on The Refugee Crisis
Sidhartha Basu
/ March 27, 2023
Anthropology and the study of refugees by B.E. Harrell Bond and E. Voitura is a research article that discusses the...
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Hot Topic: Current Refugees at the 2022 World Cup
Sidhartha Basu
/ January 28, 2023
Awer Mabil (Australia): In the Kenyan refugee camp of Kakuma, Mabil was born in 1995. His parents fled their house...
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The Refugee Crisis and Struggles Explained
Sidhartha Basu
/ January 28, 2023
Background: The refugee crisis is one of the most pressing issues of our time, affecting millions of people worldwide. Despite...
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COVID-19’S IMPACT ON LOCAL REFUGEE COMMUNITIES
Sidhartha Basu
/ November 6, 2022
Covid-19's Impact On Local Refugee Communities "The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those...
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“Do not lower your goals to the level of your abilities. Instead, raise your abilities to the height of your goals.”
– Swami Vivekananda