Leila Cury ‘27

Leila Cury is a second-year student at the University of Notre Dame, pursuing majors in economics and global affairs with minors in French and international peace studies. Cury is currently conducting research with Professor Ted Beatty, a collaboration that began in Spring 2024 through the Kellogg Developing Researchers Program. Initially, she focused on the use of cyanide chemicals in South African mines during the early 20th century, compiling a comprehensive database from the South African Mining Journal. Her current research examines the impact of World War I on the global cyanide trade, analyzing import and export documents from the U.S., Great Britain, and Germany between 1910 and 1925. Through this work, Cury is exploring how global industrial shifts during wartime affected international commerce and technological development. Beyond her research, Cury is deeply engaged in several campus organizations. She is involved in the Student International Business Council (SIBC) Impact Consulting Division, the Innovation 4 Impact club, the Robinson Community Learning Center, and the Brazilian Student Association (BRASA). In the summer of 2024, Cury completed an 8-week internship in Dublin, Ireland, at the Center for Talented Youth. During this time, she helped organize a 6-week summer program for 3,000 gifted students, developing and implementing inclusion policies to ensure a more accessible learning environment. Additionally, she assisted in a collaborative study with William & Mary College involving 2,600 students, focusing on gifted education.