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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.

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.

Isabella Di Bona '22: Engineered for success Isabella discusses the added value of conducting research and working as a lab assistant.

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.

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.

Logan Ward '22: Finding support Senior illustration major in the College of Visual and Performing Arts

Busola Awobode '22: Seizing opportunities Senior English major and philosophy minor in the College of Arts and Sciences

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.

Anael Laguerre '22: Stepping out of my comfort zone Senior marketing major in the Charlton College of Business

Rylee Gant '22: Finding her niche Rylee, an electrical engineering major, lands a position with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center.

Michaela Arruda '22: A socially engaged artist Senior art and design major and art history minor with a concentration in graphic design

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.

Kayle Williams '22: A biology major's dream Senior biology major and sustainability minor with a concentration in Ecology and Evolution

Jack McDonald '22: Choosing physics The option to study physics, pursue sports, & commute to campus makes UMassD Jack's ideal choice.

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.

Student Veteran Spotlight: Javier Villanueva III '25 - Missiles to Medicine MLS major Javier Villanueva III '25 trades his Navy uniform for a white coat.

Alexa Van Voorhis '22: Motivated by more Alexa, a bioengineering major, shares how participating in extracurricular activities has prepared her for a bright future.

Marcus Azor '22: Hard work pays off Senior Management Information Systems major and captain of the men’s basketball team.

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 ’25: The art of communication Raena discusses how participating in leadership activities has enhanced her public speaking skills.

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.

Edward Lundy '22: On the right track Senior marketing major, management minor, class president, track and field captain, and student-employee is well-prepared for life after graduation