Alumni donor Mark Saab's UMass Lowell education provided the foundation for a successful career. His gratitude to the plastics engineering program is expressed through the generous donations he's bestowed upon the University.

A service-learning capstone in Lowell and Haiti transformed Maureen Kelly’s civil engineering education — and her life. She now works for a firm that supports her ongoing volunteer work in Haiti and her mentoring of current students.

Mickyas Yihdego, an electrical engineering major originally from Ethiopia, helps the Lowell Housing Authority digitize its blueprints archive through his work-study job at O’Leary Library.

Kevin Hines hopes to put his engineering skills to work designing state-of-the-art materials for the plumbing and heating industry.

Matt Cherkerzian is an EMT majoring in criminal justice who helps with research into decision-making by first responders.

Research and community are important to Steven Jacek. Fortunately, he’s found opportunities for both on campus.