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About The Meyerhoff Scholars Program

The Meyerhoff Scholars Program is at the forefront of efforts to increase diversity among future leaders in science, technology, engineering and related fields. The UMBC Meyerhoff family is now more than 800 strong, with 600 alumni across the nation and 250 students enrolled at UMBC. Nearly 300 graduates are currently pursuing graduate and professional degrees in STEM fields.
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As the third Meyerhoff Scholar in my family, I have been prepared academically and professionally to make a positive impact on whatever field I choose to select as a career. My preparation has given me many choices for the future.”

Isaac Matthews (M15)
Mechanical Engineering
Graduate Student: Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Carla Valenzuela

I feel so honored to have received the Goldwater Scholarship. It really motivates me to continue working hard towards getting my M.D./Ph.D. in neuroscience and someday becoming a leader in my field.”

Carla Valenzuela (M18)
Biological Sciences
Goldwater Scholar
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Michael Aaron

There are more black doctors than there are basketball players, but you don't see the image… As the numbers increase, as you have more black engineers, professors, that image can be defeated by the numbers."

Michael Aaron (M14)

Mechanical Engineering
Graduate Student: Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology
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