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Women in STEM

Driven to succeed

UMassD alumnae & scholars discuss how they are making an impact in our community, our region, our world.

Motivated by more

Aspiring, innovative, & curious-minded women of UMassD share their stories.

  • Anna Balkus '24: Studying the mental health impact of our environment
  • Linh Dan Nguyen '25: Changing the world
  • Ramina Behzad '25: Turning her passion into life-changing research
  • Elizabeth Ells '23: Supporting healthy ecosystems in coastal communities
  • Chelsee Teotonio '26: Path to medical school
  • Andrea Pires '23: Finding treatments
  • Chris Peter '89, '92, '18, '23: Mission-driven
  • The Charlton Women in Business
  • Mckenzie Ferrari '23:  Reaching for the (exploding) stars
  • Maggie McCafferty '24, '25 reflects on the impact of scholarship support
  • Carissa Keung ’22: Committed to service
  • Isabella Di Bona '22: Engineered for success
  • Elizabeth Blom '23: Choosing to double major
  • Neeharika Verma '22: Studying at SMAST
  • Breana Thibodeaux '22: Real-world experience
  • Rylee Gant '22: Finding her niche
  • Stephanie DeCarvalho: Benefiting from mentorship
  • Saheedat Bello '22: Student leader & mentor
  • Charlemya Erasme B.S. '18, M.S. '20: Asking Questions
  • Physics major to present at Council on Undergraduate Research event
  • Raena Gaston ’25: The art of communication
  • Abigail Keith '20: Electrical engineer 2 at Raytheon
  • Taylor Walsh '21: Optimism leads to success
  • Sarah Dulac '21: The value of role models
  • Aubrey Church ’22: Choosing the PSM program

STEM Events

From seminars to symposiums, view UMassD events that focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.