Dream big and work hard. That's the River Hawk way. UMass Lowell students pursue their passion for learning in the classroom and beyond. They are each unique but are united in their drive to make a difference. Here are some of their stories.
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EducationLeslie Marrero says schools are already inviting her to apply for teaching jobs because she’s earning dual certification in teaching students with moderate disabilities.
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Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Pharmaceutical SciencesChristianto Putra conducted research on titanium dioxide, a common food additive, for his dissertation and published the results in the Journal of Nutrition.
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MathematicsA required computing course launched mathematics alum Evana Gizzi on a path to working at NASA.
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Psychology & Community Social PsychologyWhen Nicole Cruz Merced overcame her shyness and reached out to a professor, it changed her life.
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PsychologyJesse Friedman’s path from Middlesex Community College to UMass Lowell included stops in Northern Ireland and Spain through study abroad programs.
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Sound Recording TechnologyFor this sound recording technology grad, it’s all between the ears.
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ChemistryBenedicta Agyemang-Brantuo won the 2021 MLK Service Award for starting a club to address health disparities – amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mechanical EngineeringDan Murphy uses his mechanical engineering skills to design sets for Broadway performances.