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  • Justin March '14, Newton PD, Boston Marathon 2017
    Justin S. March '14: dream job in law enforcement

    As a crime & justice studies undergraduate, Justin interned for the United States Marshals Service in Washington, DC.

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The PS3 supercomputer cluster was built using 176 Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) gaming consoles.
    PS3 supercomputer leads in cryptography contest

    Dr. Gaurav Khanna's supercomputer built from PlayStation 3 gaming consoles competes in an international cryptography contest.

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    Sidafa Conde '12: Pursuing a PhD in Engineering and Applied Science

    Sidafa Conde is pursuing his PhD in Engineering and Applied Science with a focus in Computational Science and Engineering.

  • Sigal Gottlieb working with grad students at UMass Dartmouth's Center for Scientific Computing and Visualization Research (CSCVR).
    Dr. Sigal Gottlieb: Advancing scientific computing

    Dr. Sigal Gottlieb is the founding director of UMass Dartmouth's Center for Scientific Computing and Visualization Research (CSVR).

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    Oyindamola Ogunjobi: Promoting leadership and success

    Oyindamola Ogunjobi founded the National Society of Leadership and Success UMassD Chapter.

  • Cranberry Health Research Center
    Exploring the science behind the cranberry's health benefits

    The UMass Cranberry Health Research Center explores the health benefits of cranberries.

  • CVPA Artisanry students exhibit at SOFA Fair, Chicago, 2014
    City of Light: Artisanry students’ installation wins a place at international art fair

    Artisanry students presented "City of Light" installation at Chicago's Sculpture Object Functional Art + Design Fair.

  • Study abroad in Wolfsburg, Germany
    Global Marketing: Study in Germany

    Global Marketing, MKT 362, culminates in a two-week International Summer University program in Wolfsburg, Germany.

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    Alumni Profile: Shane Dwyer

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    Study Abroad: Exploring Art in China

    CVPA students travelled to Beijing, Shanghai, and Wuzhen this summer.

  • Dr. Robert Fisher, Physics: Encouraging student success through research

    Dr. Fisher uses UMass Dartmouth's Center for Scientific Computing and Visualization Research for his research of supernovae.

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    Matthew Wise: Studying white dwarf stars and supernovae

    Working with Prof. Fisher, Matthew Wise researches white dwarf stars that become supernovae.

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    Alumni Profile: Samantha Bailey

    Samantha graduated in 2012 with a BA in Sociology with an option in Anthropology, as well as a minor in Religious Studies–and she earned magna cum laude and honors.

  • Alan Hirshfeld
    Starlight Detectives: Prof. Hirshfeld's latest book

    Prof. Hirshfeld's book details astronomical photography’s impact on modern science.

  • The Honors Program enriches students' experiences

    UMass Dartmouth’s Honors Program enriches students' educational experiences with lessons of leadership, scholarship, creativity, and community.

  • Anthony Natoli
    Anthony Natoli: Internship in marketing

    Anthony Natoli's internship at Sepaton prepared him for a position as the social media coordinator for Wagner Motor Group.

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    Amanda W. Stubbs: Plans for a PhD in chemistry at MIT

    Amanda Stubbs received the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship and the American Institute of Chemists Award.

  • Joshua Encarnacion: Next stop: Google

    Joshua Encarnacion was recognized as one of "29 Who Shine," an elite group of students representing the Commonwealth's 29 public colleges and universities.

  • Tabitha Lee Kirkwood
    Tabitha Lee Kirkwood: Focus on child and family law

    Tabitha Kirkwood is planning a career in child and family law.

  • Michael Massoud
    Michael Massoud: Beginning his nursing career

    Michael Massoud's research project correlated sleepiness and stress in college students.

  • Chany Peguero Pena, Japan, study abroad, internship
    Chany Peguero Peña: Study abroad & an internship in Japan

    After studying abroad in Japan, Chany Peguero Peña returned for an internship with a Tokyo-based school photography company.

  • Anna-Rae LeClaire
    Anna-Rae LeClaire: Scholarship & service

    Anna-Rae LeClaire maintained a 4.0 GPA, balancing her studies with community service.

  • Nabil Bou-Mitri: Internship at Fidelity

    Nabil Bou-Mitri completed an internship at Fidelity Investments.

  • Rola Hassoun: Internship at Unilever

    Rola Hassoun's participation with the Society of Women Engineers led to an internship with Unilever.

  • Catherine Anastasia
    Catherine Anastasia: Career in art education

    Catherine Anastasia plans to seek a position as a high school art teacher.

  • Catherine O'Keefe
    Catherine O'Keefe: Focus on sea scallop fishery

    Catherine O'Keefe earned her PhD in Living Marine Resources and Management at SMAST.

  • Van Riley: Jazz saxophonist headed for NYC

    Van Riley played with a variety of UMass Dartmouth ensembles.

  • Tiffany Ferreira: Math, physics & solar power

    Tiffany Ferreira welcomed newly accepted students to an "Experience UMassD" event.

  • Lauren Soares
    Lauren Soares: Internship at KPMG

    Lauren Soares' internship at KPMG LLP led to a full-time position in IT advisory.

  • Olivia Ekeh: History & the storytelling tradition

    Olivia Ekeh, president of the Black Student Union, is heading to UMass Amherst in the fall to pursue a PhD in African American Studies.

  • Camille David
    Camille David: The effects of sea level rise

    Camille David earned his PhD in Marine Sciences/Coastal Systems Science at SMAST.

  • Christopher Jordan: Co-op at Protonex Technology

    Co-captain of the cross country track and field teams, Christopher Jordan completed a co-op experience at Protonex Technology.

  • Justin Kadich, UMass Law
    Justin Kadich: Awareness of immigration issues

    Justin Kadich worked at UMass Law's Immigration Law Clinic and organized a teach-in to raise awareness of local immigration issues.

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    Paula Cruz: Endeavor Leadership Scholar

    Endeavor Scholar Paula Cruz plans to pursue a Master's in Public Health and a Doctorate in Nurse Practice.

  • Brandon Ward
    Brandon Ward: Working for the government in DC

    Brandon Ward's internship at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Boston provided him with real-world experience in tax laws and procedures.

  • Colin Murphy: Student Trustee, campus leader

    Student Trustee Colin Murphy received the Michael Dukakis Public Service Internship Award.

  • Jacqulyn Sardina: Plans for a career in higher education

    Jacqulyn Sardina plans to attend Bowling Green State University in Ohio to earn a Master's degree specializing in College Student Personnel.

  • Samantha Melchiono: Study of human behavior

    Samantha Melchiono completed a research project that examined the impact of therapy dogs on children with autism.

  • Tricia Breton: Transformative power of education

    Tricia Breton returned to UMass Dartmouth after a fifteen-year hiatus.

  • Kelsey Craveiro '12: Recipient of Kingston-Mann Student Achievement Award

    Kelsey Craveiro received a prestigious award for her Crime and Justice Studies seminar research paper.

  • Lucas Mann
    Lucas Mann: a passion for writing and baseball

    Prof. Lucas Mann's first book, Class A: Baseball in the Middle of Everywhere, was published last year.

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