STEM Stories

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 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.

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.

Artist turned engineer develops new solutions in marine acoustics

Junior chemistry major is working on solving HIV

Mathematics major builds prolific undergraduate research career

College Now alum and first-generation college student finds out what he's capable of at UMassD

Civil and environmental engineering student says experience as a lobsterman inspired his interest in environmental resources.

Data science and math dual-major unlocks his potential

Biology alumna hired as assistant professor, returns to UMassD with multiple six-figure research grants

Electrical engineer and entrepreneur is the first undergraduate SMART Scholar at UMassD

SMAST scientists examine the effects of offshore wind development on fish species and the local fishing industry

Quantitative finance MS student makes the most of investment in education

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.

First-year biology major works long hours en route to medical school

Senior biology major gains valuable experience and network through undergraduate research

MSTM student credits faculty support for comprehensive education

Civil engineering student Joao “John” Lucas Coelho Guimaraes is a leader with a passion for public service.

Senior chemistry major gains valuable experience as undergraduate research assistant

Computer engineering major exposed security vulnerabilities in vehicles at Car Hacking Village presentation attended by senior U.S. government officials

Physics major earns top prize in the recent undergraduate Three-Minute Thesis Competition.

As a bioengineering major, Carissa plans to use the knowledge she gained to help create a better living environment in her community.

Isabella discusses the added value of conducting research and working as a lab assistant.

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 talks about the value of her research and leadership experiences as a marine science graduate student.

A senior capstone project led Breana to discover her interest in conducting research for the treatment of cancer.

Rylee, an electrical engineering major, lands a position with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center.

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

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.

Joyce, CEO of PrimaLoft, Inc., sparked the creation of a biodegradability testing lab at UMassD to study the breakdown of microplastics

Laboratory Labrador plays an important role spreading joy on campus.

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.

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.

Senior Computer Science Major Sergeant Alexander Thibedeau discusses changing career paths, life at UMassD, and helping other veterans feel welcome on campus

Biology major and Honors College student is earning her BS/MAT degree in biology while doing research in population genetics, microbiology, and marine fisheries

Perry joins the world's best researchers at a Harvard Medical School lab

Gained inside knowledge tracking COVID-19 in her biology course

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.