A Into the future
First MapCores graduates face the world with ambitious plans
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“If people gave computer science or math a chance, they’d like it. MapCores is trying to introduce people to this.” Senior capstone project: implementing search algorithms in programmable robots Extracurricular interest: orchestra
A Laura Nierengarten computer science major
After graduation: software engineer at Thomson Reuters
“Saint Ben’s really wants to make sure its women succeed in whatever they want. They’re willing to invest in us by giving us this scholarship. They’re expecting us to go out and do something with it, which I will.” Summer research experience: game theory, which she has presented at numerous conferences Extracurricular interests: music ensembles, prison ministry, Journey Group, Health and Wellness Community and Optimist Club After graduation: Ph.D. program in mathematics at the University of Kentucky
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C Marie Meyer math major