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Occidental exposed Michael to the joy of research, helping him along the path to a doctoral program in physics. He hopes to apply his research and technical skills to solve a wide range of problems.

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Hannah Hoefs has discovered a love of scientific diving and a home in the marine biology program at Oxy. This summer she spent three weeks in Jamaica with one of her professors, surveying coral reef growth and recovery.

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With a remote internship at the Los Angeles environmental nonprofit Tree People already under his belt, first-year Roberto Garces Mendez is eager to get to campus and jump in to make a difference in his new community.

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The liberal arts helped Leah discover an unexpected passion, inspiring her to pursue a career in academia. Her first job out of college offers her the perfect introduction to that world.

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History, Spanish Studies | Class of 2020
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