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Lauren Underwood, P.E., project manager in civil engineering
Lauren Underwood '13 shares her key to success
Lauren, a local project manager in civil engineering, says earning her degree from UMassD was key in her success.
Joshua Steakelum
Joshua Steakelum '21: Benefiting from research
Joshua talks about the value of supplementing coursework with research projects.
Elio Daher
Elio Daher '21: Why he chose UMassD
Elio, a transfer student from Lebanon, shares why he chose UMass Dartmouth over other universities and his experience as an intern.
Nick Paternostro
Nick Paternostro '21: Creating balance
Nick talks about balancing his studies with extracurricular activities to create a well-rounded academic experience.
Dylan Tocci
Dylan Tocci '21: UMassD's supportive community
Dylan, a Townsend, MA native, talks about the value of student organizations, gaining practical experience through faculty mentorship, & UMassD’s supportive community.
Cachelle Johnson Lewis, UMassD College of Engineering student
Cachelle Johnson-Lewis '21 joins Dell EMC
Networking & pursuing professional development + leadership opportunities helped prepare Cachelle for her full-time position as a project/program management analyst at Dell EMC.
Melanie Luperon
Melanie Luperon '21: Gaining real-world experience
Melanie, a computer engineering major, says real-world experience, collaborative research projects, & extracurricular activities prepared her for her full-time position as an analyst with Dell EMC.
Abderahmane Naidjate, UMass Dartmouth College of Engineering student
Abderahmane Naidjate '21 joins Dell EMC
Abderahmane Naidjate '21, who graduates next month with his BS in Computer Engineering, talks about how UMassD has fostered his career path and helped him segue into a full-time position as a project/program manager at Dell EMC.
Brianna Johnson
Brianna Johnson '21: Embracing opportunities
Brianna talks about working on data-driven research projects, serving as a student director in the Honors College, & landing a full-time position as a business systems analyst at a startup company.
William Holman
William Holman '21: The art of collaboration
William, a physics major, talks about having a well-rounded academic experience due to his involvement in collaborative research projects & student organizations.
Stephen Gacioch, UMassD College of Engineering student
Stephen Gacioch '21: Defining a career path
Stephen, a civil engineering major and captain of the UMassD football team, talks about the cohesive college community, developing his leadership skills, & landing the internship that helped him define his career path.
Devin Cannistraro, UMassD College of Engineering student
Devin Cannistraro '21: Preparing to lead
Devin talks about understanding the balance between leading and following as he prepares to enter the real world.
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