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Women in STEM

Driven to succeed

UMassD alumnae & scholars discuss how they are making an impact in our community, our region, our world.

Motivated by more

Aspiring, innovative, & curious-minded women of UMassD share their stories.

Bioengineering student Kissamy Georges at her research internship at Vanderbilt University
Kissamy Georges '27: Defying expectations
Bioengineering major and first-gen college student selected for NSF-REU in her first year at UMassD.
SMAST PhD student Jessie Kittel
Jessica Kittel PhD '24: Diving into discovery
PhD student and 100-ton captain Jessica Kittel is using climate data to better understand fish stocks
Bioengineering student Jackie Ramirez
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.
Ashlee Shuemaker '24: From intern to inspiration
STEMming While Black secretary is set to graduate with a job offer from Dell Technologies
Honors Bioengineering major
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
PhD student Agata Piffer Braga and Professor Dan MacDonald at SMAST looking at the autonomous underwater vehicle T-REMUS
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
Biology alum '12 and now assistant professor Katrina Velle
Katrina Velle '12: Paying it back
Biology alumna hired as assistant professor, returns to UMassD with multiple six-figure research grants
Kailey Sousa '27, Bioengineering, from Acushnet
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.
Scientists fishing near a wind turbine near Block Island
Collaborative science, offshore wind, and the future of fisheries
SMAST scientists examine the effects of offshore wind development on fish species and the local fishing industry
Bee Greenberg seated on library stairs
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.
Biology major and Sustainability minor
Anna Balkus '24: Studying the mental health impact of our environment
Soccer captain and Honors College biology major aims for a career in environmental conservation
Junior chemistry major Linh Dan Nguyen pictured in the Claire T. Carney Library
Linh Dan Nguyen '25: Changing the world
Junior chemistry major is working on solving HIV
Ramina Behzad in the library
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.
SMAST student Elizabeth Ells on her boat
Elizabeth Ells '23: Supporting healthy ecosystems in coastal communities
PhD candidate Elizabeth Ells studies water quality on Cape Cod and the SouthCoast.
Chelsee Teotonio poses at her job at Hawthorn Medical Center
Chelsee Teotonio '26: Path to medical school
First-year biology major works long hours en route to medical school
Andrea Pires '23 poses in her cord and stole following her commencement
Andrea Pires '23: Finding treatments
Senior biology major gains valuable experience and network through undergraduate research

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