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We provide our undergraduates with a rigorous, high-quality education and exceptional research opportunities, supporting them in tailoring their education to pursue their passions and build on their strengths.
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Computer Science Major
Ashburn, VA
Association for Women in Computing
Portrait of Alexia Rigal Alexia Rigal

Physics and Astronomy double majors
Greenbelt, MD
Institute of Research in Electronics and Applied Physics
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Computer Science and Mathematics double degree
Silver Spring, MD
Computational Finance minor
Honors Global Challenges and Solutions Program
Portrait of Elianna Nahandast Elianna Nahandast

Computer Science Major
General Business Minor
Military child, sort of everywhere!
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Biological Sciences Major
Centreville, VA
Research at the University of Maryland School of Medicine
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Biological Sciences Major
General Business Minor
Houston, TX
Global Fellows
CMNS Ambassador co-chair
Portrait of Chitrini Anand Chitrini Anand

Biological Sciences Major
Data Science and Disability Studies Minors
San Jose, CA
Portrait of Katherine Yu Katherine Yu

Biological Sciences Major
Humanities, Health, and Medicine Minor
Potomac, MD
College Park Scholars: Life Sciences Program

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Biological Sciences: Physiology & Neurobiology Major
Fairfax, VA
FIRE Program: Molecular Diagnostics
Portrait of Cade McGeehan Cade McGeehan

Biological Sciences Major
Ellicott City, MD
Gemstone Program

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