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Elisabeth Durso
Biological Sciences Major
Science, Technology, Ethics, and Policy (STEP) Minor
Rockville, MD
University Honors Program

Year: Senior

Hometown: Rockville, MD

Major(s)/Minor(s): Biological Sciences: Microbiology Major, Science, Technology, Ethics, and Policy (STEP) Minor

Living & Learning Program: University Honors (UH) Program

Activities: UMD American Society For Microbiology, Undergraduate Research, Beta Psi Omega (Professional Biology Co-Ed Fraternity)

Leadership: President of the UMD American Society For Microbiology

Research: Dr. Winkler's Microbial Genetics Lab; NIH Summer Intern 2026

Favorite Class: BSCI 412: Microbial Genetics

In my free time, I enjoy: Reading, listening to music, and participating in group fitness classes at the Eppley Recreation Center

Favorite spots on campus: Hornbake and McKeldin Libraries

Coolest thing I have been part of as a UMD student: Volunteering at Maryland Day