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Electrical engineering, robotics student
Leandro Neves ’25: Wired for success at UMass Dartmouth
Scholarships are the key that unlocked Neves' potential, empowering him to pursue his passion for robotics and pave the way for his future in electrical engineering.
Electrical and computer engineering student Isaiah Ortiz portrait
Isaiah Ortiz '26: Engineering a future in deep-sea robotics
Electrical and computer engineering student working toward a future in autonomous underwater vehicles and deep-sea robotics.
Mechanical Engineering student James Bonnell in the lab with Prof. Hangjian Ling
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.
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.
Electrical engineering graduate student Divyamaan Sahoo
Divyamaan Sahoo MS '24: The art of engineering
Artist turned engineer develops new solutions in marine acoustics
Linh Dan Nguyen '25: Changing the world
Junior chemistry major is working on solving HIV
Shawn Koohy '24 at the ACCOMPLISH awards ceremony
Shawn Koohy '24: Opportunities in research
Mathematics major builds prolific undergraduate research career
Clivens Joseph '24
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
Seth Shea standing in front of the ocean
Seth Shea '24: Lobsterman turned environmental engineer
Civil and environmental engineering student says experience as a lobsterman inspired his interest in environmental resources.
McCord Murray '24, Data Science and Mathematics dual major.
McCord Murray '24: The science of math
Data science and math dual-major unlocks his potential
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
Christian Fall '24: An electrical engineer en route to medical school
Electrical engineer and entrepreneur is the first undergraduate SMART Scholar at UMassD
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
Jeevan Araveti pictured in front of a Bloomberg Terminal in the Charlton Technology Center
Jeevan Teja Araveti '24: Master of finance
Quantitative finance MS student makes the most of investment in education
ECE student Abhishek Bhattiprolu standing in front of the Intel logo
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.
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
Rahul Chaube stands outside the Charlton College of Business
Rahul Chaube '23: On the forefront of tech
MSTM student credits faculty support for comprehensive education
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.
Shayne Velho, Senior Chemistry major from Westport, MA
Shayne Velho '23: Unlimited possibilities
Senior chemistry major gains valuable experience as undergraduate research assistant
Presented to Ayyappan Rajesh at DEFCON
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
Jack Sullivan
Jack Sullivan '23 wins thesis competition
Physics major earns top prize in the recent undergraduate Three-Minute Thesis Competition.
Carissa Keung
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
Isabella Di Bona '22: Engineered for success
Isabella discusses the added value of conducting research and working as a lab assistant.
Elizabeth Blom
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.
Neeharika Verma
Neeharika Verma '22: Studying at SMAST
Neeharika talks about the value of her research and leadership experiences as a marine science graduate student.
Breana Thibodeaux
Breana Thibodeaux '22: Real-world experience
A senior capstone project led Breana to discover her interest in conducting research for the treatment of cancer.
Rylee Gant
Rylee Gant '22: Finding her niche
Rylee, an electrical engineering major, lands a position with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center.
McKenzie Ferrari
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.
Abigail Keith lab portrait
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.
Mike Joyce
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
Gracie the “Lab Lab”
Laboratory Labrador plays an important role spreading joy on campus.
Osama Aljarrah
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.
Diego Marroquin portrait
Diego Marroquin '21: A resource to his community
Senior biology major Diego Marroquin is a catalyst for economic, social, and cultural transformation by volunteering his time, experiences, knowledge, and passion to communities that need it most.
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
Class of 2021 Biology and Honors College
Commencement Spotlight: Alana McGraw '21
Biology major and Honors College student is earning her BS/MAT degree in biology while doing research in population genetics, microbiology, and marine fisheries
Grace Perry in research lab
Grace Perry ’20: On the forefront of science
Perry joins the world's best researchers at a Harvard Medical School lab
Katelin Harlow '21
Katelin Harlow ’21
Gained inside knowledge tracking COVID-19 in her biology course
Ian Mwalago, business school student and Dell-EMC intern
Ian Mwalago '22: Changing the faces of tech
Ian Mwalago shares how finding an on-campus mentor and participating in the UMassD/Dell-EMC "Changing the Faces of Technology STEM Leadership" collaboration has positioned him for success.
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