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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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Portrait of Atrey Desai Atrey Desai

Computer Science and Linguistics double major
Minor in Korean Studies
Saratoga, CA
FIRE: First Year Research Experience
Portrait of Kay Latt Kay Latt

Neuroscience Major
Humanities, Health, and Medicine Minor
Annapolis, MD
Gemstone Team Research
Portrait of Chitrini Anand Chitrini Anand

Biological Sciences Major
Data Science and Disability Studies Minors
San Jose, CA
Portrait of Danielle Newman Danielle Newman

Neuroscience
Cherry Hill, NJ
Portrait of Madeline Loughlin Madeline Loughlin

Peer Mentor Coordinator
Biological Sciences (General Biology track)
Vocal Performance Minor
Portrait of Felix Gomez Felix Gomez

Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Major
Columbia, MD
NOAA Hollings Scholar and College Park Scholar
Portrait of Aashvi Rauniar Aashvi Rauniar

Biological Sciences Major
General Business Minor
Houston, TX
Global Fellows
CMNS Ambassador co-chair
Portrait of Kian Mercado Kian Mercado

Dual Degree in Biochemistry and Biological Sciences
General Business Minor
Rockville, MD
Integrated Life Sciences (ILS)
Portrait of Dheebhan Jeganathan Dheebhan Jeganathan

Computer Science and Math Majors
Quantum Science and Engineering Minor
South Brunswick, New Jersey
Portrait of Bhavya Tanugula Bhavya Tanugula

Computer Science Major
Computational Finance Minor
South Brunswick, NJ

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