Tag Archives: Power of 9

From Doctoral Student to Leading Clinical Trials

Posted on March 26, 2018 by USG

“The Power of 9 is having 9 universities on 1 campus, where you are always developing and drawing from colleagues that are having a different educational experience than you.” Continue reading →

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Skilled for Success: An Evening of Entrepreneurship

Posted on March 22, 2018 by USG

Timothy Chi got the idea for WeddingWire after planning his own wedding. As a groom, he experienced firsthand how difficult it was to execute on the wedding plans, and as a technologist, he couldn’t find an online resource that would … Continue reading →

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From Video Game Enthusiast, to Educational Game Developer

Posted on February 23, 2018 by USG

Reflecting on his time in higher education, Brian identifies himself as a perennial college student. While at Montgomery College (MC), he worked various jobs and took classes on and off, unsure of what he wanted to do. One job he … Continue reading →

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From Building His Skills to Building the Region’s Most Innovative Spaces

Posted on February 12, 2018 by USG

When most people think of a construction site, they think of the hard hats, bright yellow vests, and tall scaffolding. But, there is another equally important behind-the-scenes part of construction – the project managers who play a critical role in … Continue reading →

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From Discovering His Passion for Science, to Working Towards Discoveries in Cancer

Posted on January 18, 2018 by USG

By the time Armen Ghazarian started taking courses at Montgomery College (MC), he was certain that he wanted to be a doctor. So, when it came time for him to decide where to transfer after his two years at MC, … Continue reading →

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The Power of 9 by Dr. Stewart Edelstein

Posted on January 16, 2018 by USG

Recently, I had the opportunity to reconnect with Armen Ghazarian, a 2008 graduate of The University of Maryland, College Park at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG), and a current epidemiologist at the National Cancer Institute. Before Armen found USG, … Continue reading →

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