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Elizabeth Blom
Elizabeth Blom '23: Choosing to double major
Elizabeth talks about why UMassD is the right choice for her, how she decided on her majors, & what she loves most about her educational experience.
ErsenS Joseph
Ersen'S Joseph '22: Intertwining mechanical engineering & oceanography
Ersen'S discusses working on research at SMAST, interning with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, & coiling his mechanical engineering background with marine science as part of his career trajectory.
Breana Thibodeaux
Breana Thibodeaux '22: Real-world experience
A senior capstone project led Breana to discover her interest in conducting research for the treatment of cancer.
Rylee Gant
Rylee Gant '22: Finding her niche
Rylee, an electrical engineering major, lands a position with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center.
Evans Kussi
Evans Kussi '22: Prepared for success
Evans, a civil engineering major, talks about how developing leadership, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills helped to prepare him for career success.
Jack McDonald
Jack McDonald '22: Choosing physics
The option to study physics, pursue sports, & commute to campus makes UMassD Jack's ideal choice.
Stephanie DeCarvalho
Stephanie DeCarvalho: Benefiting from mentorship
A faculty-guided research project led Stephanie, a mechanical engineering major, to an MA Space Grant through MIT and invitations to participate in academic conferences.
saheedat o bello
Saheedat Bello '22: Student leader & mentor
Saheedat, a computer science major, shares how networking and leadership roles have helped her flourish academically as well as professionally.
Chris Norton '22
Student Veteran Spotlight: Chris Norton '24 - Aviation to Angstroms
Coast Guard veteran Chris Norton '24 discusses his military service, transition, and time here at UMassD.
Alexa Van Voorhis
Alexa Van Voorhis '22, '23: Motivated by more
Alexa, a bioengineering major, shares how participating in extracurricular activities has prepared her for a bright future.
McKenzie Ferrari
Physics major to present at Council on Undergraduate Research event
McKenzie Ferrari is one of 60 students selected nationwide to participate in the Council on Undergraduate Research "Posters on the Hill" event in April.
Raena Gaston
Raena Gaston ’25: The art of communication
Raena discusses how participating in leadership activities has enhanced her public speaking skills.
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