College of Engineering stories
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Sharan Anil Kumar, MS ’22: Turning risk into reward at UMass Dartmouth
Through perseverance & support from the UMassD community, Sharan not only found professional success but also returned to give back as a proud Alumni Association member.
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James Bonnell '25: Career-ready
Through research, internships, and campus clubs, Bonnell is gaining valuable industry experience and building a strong foundation for a future in the defense sector.
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Kissamy Georges '27: Defying expectations
Bioengineering major and first-gen college student selected for NSF-REU in her first year at UMassD.
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Divyamaan Sahoo MS '24: The art of engineering
Artist turned engineer develops new solutions in marine acoustics
Maggie McCafferty '24, '25: Leading in the lab and on the field
Bioengineering student and women's field hockey captain Maggie McCafferty found a supportive community of athletes and women in STEM at UMass Dartmouth.
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Jacqueline Ramirez '24: On the fast track
From robotics to biodegradable plastics, Jackie Ramirez is graduating early with a wealth of experience in the lab.
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Clivens Joseph '24, '25: Charged with creativity, grounded in excellence
College Now alum and first-generation college student finds out what he's capable of at UMassD
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Seth Shea '24: Lobsterman turned environmental engineer
Civil and environmental engineering student says experience as a lobsterman inspired his interest in environmental resources.
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McCord Murray '24: The science of math
Data science and math dual-major unlocks his potential
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Ashlee Shuemaker '24: From intern to inspiration
STEMming While Black secretary is set to graduate with a job offer from Dell Technologies
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Christopher Brunette '24, '25: Never stop asking "why?"
Electrical and computer engineering student says curiosity is what makes him an engineer
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Olivia Collins: Developing a laser light technique to detect early cancer
In memory of her mom, Honors bioengineering major hopes her research will contribute to the prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer
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Engineers Abroad: College of Engineering students explore Australia, Ireland, and Greece
Three engineering students share their experiences studying abroad
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From apprentice to expert: A UMass Dartmouth mentorship story
Engineering/SMAST professor Daniel MacDonald and PhD student Agata Piffer Braga share their research and their perspectives from both sides of mentorship
Christian Fall '24: An electrical engineer en route to medical school
Electrical engineer and entrepreneur is the first undergraduate SMART Scholar at UMassD
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Percy Mason Williams '24: A sense of belonging
Computer science major reflects on his UMassD experience, including an internship at technology company Honeywell
Kailey Sousa '27: Big dreams
Kailey Sousa '27 is one of two students to be awarded the university's inaugural Founders' Scholarship. The four-year, full ride scholarship recognizes Sousa's exceptional talent and drive.
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Bee Greenberg '25: Role models in action
Star-runner and computer scientist Bee Greenberg found community and a role model at UMassD. Now, Greenberg aims to fill that role for other women and LGBTQ+ people in STEM.
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Meet the Big Data Club
The Big Data Club at UMassD invites students to explore the world through the lens of data
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John Cordasco, P.E. ’13: Merging Mind & Muscle at UMassD
Cordasco, a New Jersey native and prominent engineering leader at Kimley-Horn, learned critical life lessons in and out of the classroom as a UMass Dartmouth student-athlete.
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Faculty Feature: Ruolin Zhou
Ruolin Zhou, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, is forging new roads in wireless communication.
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Corsair Racing: California or bust!
Mechanical engineering capstone students build off-road vehicle for international competition
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Robotics, software, cleantech, defense: Electrical and computer engineering students jumpstart careers shaping the future
Students in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) complete internships that equip them with real-world experience and prepare them for in-demand careers.
Gabriella Monico '24: Rewriting the rules
Mechanical engineering major carves out a career path combining her talents and interests.
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Faculty Highlight: Ming Shao, Computer and Information Science
In the age of ChatGPT, Professor Ming Shao is working to make AI smarter and safer.
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UMass Dartmouth welcomes class of high achievers: Why the region’s top-ranked students chose UMassD
The class of 2027 includes students who graduated at the top of their high school class. Here's what they hope to achieve over the next 4 years.
Ramina Behzad '25: Turning her passion into life-changing research
Ramina Behzad grew up in Tehran, Iran before coming to UMass Dartmouth to pursue her PhD in Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology.
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Iury Simoes-Sousa '23: International collaboration
Computational oceanographer Iury Simoes-Sousa helps relocate Tico the manatee
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Jacqueline Horgan '23, '24: A multi-talented engineer
Jacqueline Horgan is a bioengineer, cheerleading captain, volunteer tutor, and Honors College student.
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Meet the UMassD Engineering Ambassadors
A new group on campus is inspiring the next generation of students to see themselves as engineers.
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Melody Veldorale '22, '23: Corsairs get dream jobs
Civil and environmental engineering major Melody Veldorale '22, '23 is among the UMass Dartmouth graduates who walked across the commencement stage with a job offer already secured.
Gaspard Baye: Deep learning
PhD student and campus community leader Gaspard Baye '25 came to UMass Dartmouth from Cameroon to pursue an advanced degree in cybersecurity studies.
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Chris Peter '89, '92, '18, '23: Mission-driven
Chris Peter '23, Assistant Director of the STEM Learning Lab and Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology MS graduate is driven by passion and purpose.
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Christina Hart '23: Hands-on learning
Christina Hart '23 puts her engineering knowledge to work solving real-world problems.
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Viktoriya Balabanova '23: Seizing opportunities
Physics major Viktoriya Balabanova has earned multiple competitive research opportunities and compiled an impressive record of accomplishments, all while raising a family.
John Lucas Guimaraes '23: Engineering a more inclusive world
Civil engineering student Joao “John” Lucas Coelho Guimaraes is a leader with a passion for public service.
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Patrick Pasteris '16, '24: Daring to be a disruptor
Patrick Pasteris is disrupting the ocean tech market while creating meaningful learning opportunities for younger students.
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Mckenzie Ferrari '23: Reaching for the (exploding) stars
Physics major Mckenzie Ferrari is poised to join the next generation of leaders in astrophysics research.
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Catching Up with Logan Cabral '22, '23
Logan Cabral, a member of UMass Dartmouth’s first Physics BS/MS cohort, says UMassD gave him every tool he needed to reach even the most ambitious goals.
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Maggie McCafferty '24, '25 reflects on the impact of scholarship support
Bioengineering major, student-athlete, and scholarship recipient Maggie McCafferty found UMass Dartmouth to be her perfect fit.
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Cameron McAlpine '23: Embracing leadership opportunities
Computer Science major Cameron McAlpine says that getting involved on campus opened up a world of possibilities for him. Now, he looks ahead to what’s possible in robotics and artificial intelligence.
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DEFCON international cybersecurity conference fulfills a dream for Ayyappan Rajesh ’24
Computer engineering major exposed security vulnerabilities in vehicles at Car Hacking Village presentation attended by senior U.S. government officials
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Jack Sullivan '23 wins thesis competition
Physics major earns top prize in the recent undergraduate Three-Minute Thesis Competition.
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Salvador Balkus '22: A data-driven mindset
The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship recipient discusses gaining the computational skills and independent scholarly thinking necessary to excel in his field of choice.
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Carissa Keung ’22: Committed to service
As a bioengineering major, Carissa plans to use the knowledge she gained to help create a better living environment in her community.
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Logan Cabral '22: The UMassD community
Logan, a physics major who transferred from Bristol Community College, talks about UMassD's nurturing community, faculty mentorship, & peer-to-peer academic support.
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Antz-Lee Francois '22: Preparing to lead
Engaging in research activities, pursuing leadership roles, & gaining real-world experience are just a few of the ways Francois chose to set the course for his career path.
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Isabella Di Bona '22: Engineered for success
Isabella discusses the added value of conducting research and working as a lab assistant.
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Guy Caseneuve '22: Inventing his future
An academically rich program, a strong sense of community, & affordability led Guy to apply to UMassD as a first step toward building his dream career in the field of computer science.
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Christopher Gravelle '22: Why he chose UMassD
The electrical and computer engineering major talks about how his professors, mentors, & peers helped him find a strong sense of community.
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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.
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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.
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Breana Thibodeaux '22: Real-world experience
A senior capstone project led Breana to discover her interest in conducting research for the treatment of cancer.
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Rylee Gant '22: Finding her niche
Rylee, an electrical engineering major, lands a position with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center.
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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.
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Jack McDonald '22: Choosing physics
The option to study physics, pursue sports, & commute to campus makes UMassD Jack's ideal choice.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Raena Gaston ’25: The art of communication
Raena discusses how participating in leadership activities has enhanced her public speaking skills.
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Abigail Keith '20: Electrical engineer 2 at Raytheon
As an electrical and computer engineering major, Abigail worked alongside her faculty mentor in the research lab where she demonstrated that dolphin-inspired algorithms are faster on average than other common search algorithms when searching for difficult to detect objects.
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Taylor Walsh '21: Optimism leads to success
The “Track Rookie of the Year “shares how serving as captain of the UMassD Cross Country and Track teams helped her realize she can accomplish any goal or dream, despite the global pandemic.
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Sarah Dulac '21: The value of role models
Sarah talks about the "aha! moment" that led her to discover her passion in the male-dominated field of mechanical engineering & the role models who’ve mentored her during her time as a student at UMass Dartmouth.
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Matt Mrazik '20: Concentrating on game design
Matt's game for visually impaired individuals highlights a novel approach to accessibility in game development
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Mike Joyce '85: Bringing PrimaLoft's research in biodegradability to UMassD
Joyce, CEO of PrimaLoft, Inc., sparked the creation of a biodegradability testing lab at UMassD to study the breakdown of microplastics
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Osama Aljarrah '21: Choosing a concentration
Osama, who recently earned his PhD, talks about the value of pursuing the industrial and systems engineering concentration as part of the College of Engineering's engineering and applied science program.
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Alexander Thibedeau '22: Bringing professional experience to the classroom
Senior Computer Science Major Sergeant Alexander Thibedeau discusses changing career paths, life at UMassD, and helping other veterans feel welcome on campus
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College welcomes new academic advisor
Suemy Moreira joins Engineering Student Support & Services team as an advisor for undergraduate students.
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David Prairie '20: The value of conducting research
David says conducting research as a PhD student prepared him to succeed and advance in his chosen field.
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Josue N Rivera '21: The value of faculty mentorship
Josue discusses how faculty mentorship and novel research opportunities inspired his academic path.
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Jonathan Bisbano ’11: Learning to love coding
A solid engineering skillset helped Bisbano build a career at EHR leader Meditech
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Alexander Moulton '21: Computer science major
Alexander Moulton shares why he chose to pursue his computer science degree at UMassD's College of Engineering.
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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.
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Joshua Steakelum '21: Benefiting from research
Joshua talks about the value of supplementing coursework with research projects.
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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.
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Nick Paternostro '21: Creating balance
Nick talks about balancing his studies with extracurricular activities to create a well-rounded academic experience.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Alexander Moulton '21: Becoming a leader
Alexander, a UMassD veterans assistant and former senator for the Student Government Association, discusses the importance and benefits of embracing leadership opportunities.
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James Cunniff '66: Learning the value of being a good communicator
A personal account of realizing the importance of his academic experience
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Owen Tower ‘20: Ambitious scholar
Owen, who earned his degree in physics at UMassD, attributes faculty mentorship and internships with helping him segue into a PhD program at the University of Colorado Boulder.
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Joshua Depina '21: Integrating service & learning
Joshua supplements his studies with military service, real-world experience, and community engagement to prepare for his future as a software engineer.
Shannon Kennedy ‘23: Engineering mentee
The Women in Engineering Peer Mentoring Program preps Shannon, a first-year student, for early career success.
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Engineering graduates accept tenure track faculty appointments
Prinkle Sharma and Vidhyashree Nagaraju, who completed their PhDs in Computer Engineering, have accepted tenure track faculty appointments at nationally ranked universities.
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Abderahmane Naidjate '21: Fortune 500 intern
Being involved in a student organization for young professionals has helped Abderahmane, a computer engineering major, hone his leadership skills and land internships with two Fortune 500 companies.
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Meshkat Botshekan '19: Reducing the carbon footprint
Meshkat, a Civil and Environmental Engineering PhD student at MIT, collaborates with UMassD professors to develop app designed to help fight the effects of climate change.
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Supporting future electrical engineers
John Freeman ’58 and Sakiynah Howard ’20
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COE design teams take top awards at Target’s Sleepwear Safety & Design Hackathon
Two teams of Engineering students placed first and second in a national competition to create safer alternatives to hazardous flame retardants used in children’s sleepwear.
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Debbie Gustafson '85: CEO, Energetiq
World traveler, high stakes negotiator, known as a trailblazing executive and clairvoyant marketer, Debbie Gustafson, BSME '85, has packed a wide range of experience into a stellar career.
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Smoothing out the Red Line: capstone with community impact
For their senior capstone project, four mechanical engineering students worked for the MBTA to design and build a sensor to capture data along the Red Line's bumpy ride.