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Physics and math double major Matthew Stearns ’25 is on a mission to demystify quantum science and help fellow students tackle intimidating subjects with confidence.

Mechanical engineering major and first-generation college student Alexis Medeiros discovered a love for research and a community of women in STEM at UMassD.

Electrical and computer engineering student working toward a future in autonomous underwater vehicles and deep-sea robotics.

Through research, internships, and campus clubs, Bonnell is gaining valuable industry experience and building a strong foundation for a future in the defense sector.

Bioengineering student and women's field hockey captain Maggie McCafferty found a supportive community of athletes and women in STEM at UMass Dartmouth.

Junior chemistry major is working on solving HIV

Mathematics major builds prolific undergraduate research career

Honors nursing major's research exposes healthcare disparities in the U.S.

In memory of her mom, Honors bioengineering major hopes her research will contribute to the prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer

Engineering/SMAST professor Daniel MacDonald and PhD student Agata Piffer Braga share their research and their perspectives from both sides of mentorship

English major builds diverse résumé in English literature and communication

Completed a research internship this summer at the University of Maryland’s School of Public Health

SMAST PhD student conducts research at sea to understand the driving forces behind powerful weather systems

Ramina Behzad grew up in Tehran, Iran before coming to UMass Dartmouth to pursue her PhD in Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology.

Computational oceanographer Iury Simoes-Sousa helps relocate Tico the manatee

PhD candidate Elizabeth Ells studies water quality on Cape Cod and the SouthCoast.

Marine Science and Technology student Juan Gutierrez Bravo conducts research at sea, studying oxygen minimum zones in different parts of the world.

Medical laboratory science major and native of Zambia plans to attend medical school and specialize in infectious diseases

Physics major Viktoriya Balabanova has earned multiple competitive research opportunities and compiled an impressive record of accomplishments, all while raising a family.  

Luca McGinnis ‘23 is a graduate student and researcher motivated by a love of the ocean and a desire to make a difference.

Patrick Pasteris is disrupting the ocean tech market while creating meaningful learning opportunities for younger students.

Physics major Mckenzie Ferrari is poised to join the next generation of leaders in astrophysics research.

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.

Professor Michael Sheriff leads student research projects that provide early evidence linking risk-induced trait responses to species’ survival during predator exposure

McKenzie Ferrari is one of 60 students selected nationwide to participate in the Council on Undergraduate Research "Posters on the Hill" event in April.

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.

Mike Coute talks about how earning an undergraduate degree at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy and a master’s degree at the School for Marine Science & Technology has prepared him to succeed in New England's burgeoning field of offshore wind development.

Aubrey talks about SMAST’s cooperative research opportunities & how the Professional Science Master’s program prepares students for career advancement.

Joshua talks about the value of supplementing coursework with research projects.

Nick talks about balancing his studies with extracurricular activities to create a well-rounded academic experience.

Dylan, a Townsend, MA native, talks about the value of student organizations, gaining practical experience through faculty mentorship, & UMassD’s supportive community.

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.

Psychology major Catherine Pope creates a resource manual for survivors of domestic violence that demonstrates new APEX research experience developed by the Honors College

An awe-inspiring glimpse of nature led James to create "Interspectral," a CVPA senior capstone project in which audiences of all ages can interactively explore the color spectrum.

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, a physics major, talks about having a well-rounded academic experience due to his involvement in collaborative research projects & student organizations.

Brooke talks about the value of her experiences & the return on her investment as a PhD student at SMAST.

Micheline Labrie talks about her love for the ocean, protecting the ecosystem, & her rich academic experience as a PhD student and research assistant at the School for Marine Science & Technology.

PhD candidate Robert Wildermuth, talks about his interests in conservation, experiences as a student at UMassD's School for Marine Science & Technology, & his plans for the future.

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.

Bailey, who is pursuing her PhD in marine science and technology, has been awarded a multi-year Department of Defense SMART Scholarship.

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.