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I have been able to directly apply my technical knowledge to a field about which I am incredibly passionate, and the research has challenged me time and again to find those unique solutions emphasized in our coursework.”</p></div> </blockquote> <p class="author" ><b>—Maddy Urig (Mechanical Engineering 4th Year), Cleveland</b></p> </div> </article> <article class='testimonial-item'> <div class="section-testimonial__slides"> <blockquote class="quote-icon"> <div class="quote-text"><p>“I think the research opportunities, in the engineering department, are incredible. Because we are such a small school, it’s really easy to get involved early, and many professors are willing to take first- and second-year students into their labs. Getting involved in research is a great way to learn more about biomedical engineering outside of the classroom and has opened a lot of doors for me. 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