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UMD alumnus, Wes Griffiths, reached out to STEM program director, Rachel Breckenridge, to see how he could assist with the STEM program.
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Heikkila Chemistry & Advanced Materials Science Building chosen as Finance & Commerce Top Project of 2018.
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Just before the new academic year began, a busload of scientists, engineers and staff from SCSE toured the Iron Range.
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Dean Wendy Reed is being included in a new effort to develop more inclusive institutional cultures & support the rise of STEM.