Ben Libman
About Ben Libman
Ben Libman is an SEO Analyst currently working at Wealthsimple and a PhD candidate at Stanford University. He has a diverse educational background and work experience in both humanities and science-research-oriented projects.
Professional Background
Ben Libman is currently working as an SEO Analyst at Wealthsimple in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, since 2017. He also holds a position as a PhD Candidate at Stanford University, where he has been based since 2018. Previously, he worked as a Product Intern for Graphiq Inc.'s News Desk in Santa Barbara, California, for two months in 2016. Before that, he served as a Managing Editor at Columbia Daily Spectator in New York, New York, from 2015 to 2016. He also held the Vice President role at Spectator Publishing Company in Parkland, Florida, during the same period.
Academic Background
Ben Libman has a varied and extensive academic background. He is currently pursuing a PhD in English Language and Literature, Philosophy, and Literature at Stanford University, where he has been studying since 2018. He completed his Bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature and English at Columbia University in the City of New York, graduating in 2017 after three years of study. Prior to that, he studied at Duke University for one year and earned a Bachelor's degree in 2014. He also attended Cañada College for a year from 2012 to 2013.
Roles in Humanities and Science Projects
Ben Libman actively engages in both humanities-oriented and science-research-oriented projects and organizations. His diverse interests underscore his belief that creativity and insight are hindered by narrowing one's personal division of labor. Libman is passionate about participating in projects that require creative intuition, blending his academic pursuits with a commitment to broader, interdisciplinary work.
Educational Focus as a Pre-Medical Student
As an English and Comparative Literature major, Ben Libman also pursued pre-medical studies. This unique combination of disciplines highlights his multifaceted academic interests and his dedication to integrating diverse fields of study in his educational journey. His approach reflects his belief in maintaining a broad spectrum of knowledge to foster creativity and insight.