Class of 2024

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Pam Voulalas ’24—From molecular neuropharmacologist to classical music composer

As a high school student, Pam Voulalas ’24 was an aspiring clarinetist, determined to major in music and secure a position in a major symphony orchestra. But, on learning how infrequently symphony positions become available, she put down her clarinet. For 37 years. Instead, she embarked on a career in the sciences, earning a Ph.D. and joining the faculty at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. Now, decades later, she returned to school, and graduates this week with a B.A. in music from UMBC. Q: What was your career path in the sciences? A: My Ph.D. studies were focused… Continue Reading Pam Voulalas ’24—From molecular neuropharmacologist to classical music composer

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An Dang ’24: A chemical engineer who helped pull off a big student conference

An Dang ’24, chemical engineering, quickly became involved in activities in the department of chemical, biochemical, and environmental engineering and this year helped the student chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) pull together a major student conference for the first time. Continue Reading An Dang ’24: A chemical engineer who helped pull off a big student conference

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