“I have this need inside of me that pushes me to always be improving the world, and myself, to create and collaborate,” says Poole. Continue Reading With three majors and a core passion for service, Max Poole promotes access to computing education
“UMBC has given me a well-rounded education with diverse experiences that have helped me realize my passions for international development and fighting to prevent intimate partner violence,” says Corsiatto. Continue Reading Kaylin Corsiatto will pursue international work to prevent intimate partner violence
From theatre productions to HIV research, Daniel Morris has taken advantage of the breadth of opportunities UMBC offers. “Being involved with performing and social student groups helped me to appreciate the value of being a well-rounded individual,” he says. Continue Reading Daniel Morris to pursue microbiology Ph.D. at Penn without losing sight of love for the arts
“Participating in UMBC Mock Trial has taught me to think more openly, appreciate the perspectives of those that disagree with me, speak professionally and articulately, think on my feet, and advocate for the things I believe in,” says Akhtar. Continue Reading Summer Akhtar, a member of UMBC’s history-making mock trial team, heads to law school
“UMBC has given me amazing opportunities for research that have helped prepare me for graduate school and my career, and furthered my development as a student and scholar,” says Zazanis. Continue Reading Academic all-star and peer mentor Noah Zazanis pursues research into LGBT health disparities
“My time at UMBC has shown me that with dedication and perseverance we can achieve anything despite early struggles,” says Welikala. Continue Reading Doopashika Welikala to begin Johns Hopkins MSPH after reproductive health research abroad
“The Meyerhoff program taught me how to be a scholar and a life-long learner, and the professors and staff here at UMBC taught me how to use my natural curiosity and intellect to be successful in my chosen career path,” says Werner. Continue Reading Jonathan Werner pursues Ph.D. combining interests in experimental and computational biology
“Looking forward to a future career in education and advocacy, I am reminded of the strong sense of community and shared ownership that is present at UMBC. I look forward to carrying that forward in life,” says Massey. Continue Reading SGA President Joshua Massey prepares for a technology-focused teaching career
“Changing my major took a lot of courage,” says Uchendu, on choosing to follow her passion for mathematics. She went on to share her love of math by mentoring high school girls interested in STEM. Continue Reading Adaku Uchendu to extend passion for mathematics through information sciences Ph.D. at Penn State
“Much of the confidence I have now comes from the many admirable female faculty in the computer science department who showed me that women deserve a place at the technology ‘table,’” says Dillon. Continue Reading CWIT Scholar Katherine Dillon heads to Google as a software engineer
