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3 months ago

A group of four graduates poses with Testudo in the middle

Dean Amitabh Varshney speaks to a group of people at a table with a red tablecloth and a flower arrangement

Dean Amitabh Varshney speaking to a room full of people in the Dean's Suite

A group of graduates poses with Testudo on the left and Dean Amitabh Varshney on the right

There is so much to celebrate for our August and December graduating #ScienceTerps 🎓🐢

We are so proud of your accomplishments and can’t wait to celebrate with you all again at commencement in May. #UMDgrad

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9 months ago

Madison Magaha's next stop is Washington Gas

Madison Magaha (B.S. '25, atmospheric and oceanic science) is starting as an energy planning analyst at Washington Gas!

At #UMD, Madison managed social media for UMD's @ametsoc.org chapter, wrote for UMD Weather, worked for the Maryland Mesonet and conducted research at @noaa.gov. #UMDgrad

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9 months ago

Ethan Adler's next stop is the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center

Ethan Adler's (B.S. '25, neuroscience) next stop is the Orthopedic Trauma Clinical Research Fellowship Program at R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center!

While in Baltimore, he will also pursue a Public Health Certificate at @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social to prepare for his medical career. #UMDgrad

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9 months ago

🎓 Congrats to Dr. Gordon Libby! Ed.D.
📍 Prince George’s County Public Schools
📝 An Analysis of Factors That Promote Teacher–Student Relationships of Alternative Educational Students Based Upon Perceptions of School Climate Data

#UMDGrad #EdD #PGCPS #SchoolClimate #AlternativeEducation

Othello D. Gomes 💜💛 (they/he)

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9 months ago

After years of struggling through undergrad, I have officially graduated with my Bachelor’s degree in Physics from @univofmaryland.bsky.social. It feels so unreal… but I’m proud of being able to finish this marathon.
Next lap/stop: Ph.D in Physics.
#scienceterp
#UMDgrad
#physicsterp
#physics
#STEM

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9 months ago

Three graduates smiling in the arena during 2025 CMNS Undergraduate Commencement

Group of graduates stand next to Testudo outside of the Xfinity Center

Graduate lifting arms in the air after crossing the stage to graduate

Graduate stands in betwen two family members

🎓 And with that, 2,075 #Classof2025 undergraduates join our alumni community of 60K #ScienceTerps!

Congratulations, from all of us at CMNS. #UMDgrad

go.umd.edu/grads-08-24
go.umd.edu/grads-12-24
go.umd.edu/grads-05-25

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9 months ago

Jade LeSchack speaks at the 2025 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

"This uncertain, multitudinous and interconnected world is waiting for us, the next generation of scientific thinkers. Let's be bold and stay fearless," physics and mathematics graduate Jade LeSchack encouraged her fellow #ScienceTerps. #UMDgrad

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9 months ago

Adam Wenchel delivering the keynote at the 2025 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

"Taking on worthy challenges and putting yourself in situations that will help you grow the most… is the secret to a successful, well-lived life," advised keynote speaker Adam Wenchel (B.S. '99, computer science). #UMDgrad

CEii

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9 months ago

🎓 Cheers to Dr. Tshela H. Dennis!
📍 Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS)
📝 An Analysis of the Disproportionate Discipline Referral Rates of African American Middle School Students
🎓 Ed.D., @univofmaryland.bsky.social
#UMDGrad #EdD #EquityInSchools #SchoolLeadership

CEii

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9 months ago

🎓 Celebrating Dr. Anne D. Rickwood!
📍 @calvertnet.bsky.social
📝 Tackling Barriers to Advanced Placement: Strengthening the Sense of Belonging of First-Time AP & Underrepresented Students
🎓 Ed.D., @univofmaryland.bsky.social
#EdD #UMDGrad #EquityInEducation

CEii

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9 months ago

🎓 Huge congrats to Dr. Trina Hayes!
📍 Prince George’s County Public Schools
📝 Investigating Principal Supervisor Actions That Support Principal Instructional Leadership
🎓 Ed.D., @UMD in School System Leadership
👏 Collaborated with Dr. Courtni Ball & Dr. Felice N. DeSouza
#SchoolLeaders #EdD #UMDGrad

CEii

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9 months ago

🎓 Shoutout to Dr. Felice N. DeSouza!
📍 Prince George’s County Public Schools
📝 Investigating Principal Supervisor Actions That Support Principal Instructional Leadership
🎓 Ed.D., @UMD in School System Leadership
👏 Collaborated with Dr. Courtni Ball & Dr. Trina Hayes
#UMDGrad #EdD #EdLeadership

CEii

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9 months ago

🎓 Big congrats to Dr. Courtni Ball!
📍 Prince George’s County Public Schools
📝 Investigating Principal Supervisor Actions That Support Principal Instructional Leadership
🎓 Ed.D., @UMD in School System Leadership
👏 Collaborated with Dr. Felice N. DeSouza & Dr. Trina Hayes
#EdD #UMDGrad #SchoolLeaders

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9 months ago

Four graduate students pose in regalia in front of the Reckord Armory

Astronomy Ph.D. graduate shakes hands with Dean Amitabh Varshney

Group of graduates and faculty members clap during commencement

Group of graduates pose in the audience at commencement

To our graduate students—we are so proud of you.

You worked diligently to become experts in your fields. You made critical discoveries. You mentored the next generation of scientists in and out of the classroom.

Welcome to our community of 60,000 #ScienceTerp alumni! #UMDgrad

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9 months ago

Teddy Thomas speaking at the 2025 CMNS Graduate Commencement Ceremony

"Dream fearlessly, own your path and go build a world that's better because you were in it," #DataScience graduate Teddy Thomas encouraged her fellow #ScienceTerp graduates. #UMDgrad

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9 months ago

Gabriel Grell speaking at the 2025 CMNS Graduate Commencement Ceremony

After successfully defending his dissertation last July, Gabriel Grell (Ph.D. '24, astronomy) achieved his dream of working at NASA Goddard.

"From the moment that we stepped on campus to this moment now, standing as #UMD alumni, we move fearlessly forward." #UMDgrad

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9 months ago

DataRobot CEO and Science Terp alum Debanjan Saha delivers the keynote address at the 2025 CMNS Graduate Commencement Ceremony

"What you do here matters, and what you do next matters even more. You're part of a legacy of builders, leaders and change makers… Go shape the world."

DataRobot CEO Debanjan Saha (M.S. '93, Ph.D. '95, computer science) delivered our Graduate Commencement keynote. #UMDgrad

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10 months ago

Neuroscience senior Meghan Hnilo received a University Graduate Fellowship to support her Ph.D. at Penn State College of Medicine!

During undergrad, Meghan completed research on the influence of horizontal cell-photoreceptor interactions on early eye development. #UMDgrad

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10 months ago

Computer science Ph.D. graduate Nakul Garg designed wireless sensing systems that see through walls, enable #SmartHealth monitoring and power ultra-low-energy devices.

This fall, Nakul will start as an assistant professor at @riceuniversity.bsky.social Electrical & Computer Engineering! #UMDgrad

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10 months ago

Physics and astronomy senior Julia Cottingham's next stop is grad school at UChicago's Department of the Geophysical Sciences!

During undergrad, Julia researched improving cloud microphysical parameterizations in hot and ultra-hot Jupiter circulation models with Astronomy's Tad Komacek. #UMDgrad

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10 months ago

Mackenzie Samartzis' next stop is the John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Astronomy graduate Mackenzie Samartzis received a full-time return offer from @jhuapl.bsky.social after an undergraduate internship!

Her new role at APL will involve #DataAnalysis and research, and she is excited to continue learning from astrophysics experts. #UMDgrad

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10 months ago

Aneesh Anandanatarajan's next stop is the UC Santa Barbara Physics Department

Astronomy and physics dual-degree senior Aneesh Anandanatarajan is heading to @ucsb.bsky.social's Physics Department to begin his Ph.D.!

He plans to conduct theoretical high-energy and stellar astrophysics research to uncover mysteries of white dwarfs, neutron stars and #BlackHoles. #UMDgrad

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10 months ago

Max Springer's Next Stop: Princeton Department of Computer Science

Max Springer is heading to Princeton University's Computer Science Department after completing his Ph.D. in applied mathematics this spring!

As a postdoc, Max will continue his work in algorithmic #GameTheory, specifically focusing on mitigating algorithmic bias in decision-making. #UMDgrad